Travelmarvel - Kimberley & West Coast Adventure by 4WD (reverse)

Travel to the wheatbelt region of Western Australia and the southern gateway of Australia’s stunning Coral Coast, where you’ll witness the sublime beauty of Nambung National Park and see the limestone pillars of the iconic Pinnacles. Continue to the resort town of Kalbarri, situated at the mouth of the Murchison River overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Staying Kalbarri Edge Resort

Enjoy the Kalbarri Skywalk this morning and take in incredible views of the spectacular gorge and surrounding area. Next, you’ll set out for the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay. Travel to Hamelin Pool to view some of the world’s oldest living fossils. Then, continue to Monkey Mia where you’ll savour two wonderful Insider Experiences.

Insider Experience – Monkey Mia Seafood Feast

Indulge in a delicious dinner of locally sourced seafood amid the beautiful coastal landscape of Monkey Mia. This experience is sure to delight even the most discerning foodie.

Insider Experience – Stay at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Enjoy the stunning location of RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, where you can meet the friendly resident dolphins, uncover an underwater wonderland thanks to breathtaking snorkelling spots, or laze out on the sugar-white beach with your holiday read. 

Staying RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Start today an opportunity to partake in the daily dolphin feeding experience at Monkey Mia (subject to appearance). With your feet on the sand, look on as wild dolphins swim up to the shore where they are hand fed by rangers. After your wildlife experience, head north and enjoy the coastal scenery as you travel from Monkey Mia to beautiful Exmouth.

Staying Two Nights, Exmouth, Potshot Hotel Resort

Visit the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef Marine Park for today’s Insider Experience. Continue to Vlamingh Head for stunning views of Western Australia’s coastline and the North West Cape.

Insider Experience – Ningaloo Reef Cruise

Cruise the pristine, World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef and watch as tropical fish including potato cod, spangled emperor and lionfish swim among forests of colourful coral.

Travelling inland from Exmouth, you’ll pass through the striking ancient outback landscapes of the Pilbara. Spectacular, sparsely populated, and containing evidence of both the world’s oldest pre-historic lifeforms and oldest continuous living culture, the Pilbara is a privilege to explore. Admire the scenery during your journey to beautiful Karijini National Park, your home for the next two nights.

Staying Two Nights, Karijini Eco Retreat

This morning, you’ll visit the remote mining town of Tom Price, nestled deep in the Hamersley Range. Here, enjoy a tour of the Tom Price mine before returning to Karijini. This afternoon, experience the beauty of the park on visits to the stunning oases of Joffre Falls and Dales Gorge, where crystal-clear water and vibrant rock amphitheatres provide a haven in the outback setting.

Depart Karijini National Park today and continue over the fiery landscapes of the Pilbara, journeying north to the coastal hub of Port Hedland.

Staying Hospitality Port Hedland

Soak in more unique landscapes on the road today as you travel through the Great Sandy Desert before arriving in the historic pearling town of Broome.

Staying Two Nights, Oaks Cable Beach or similar

After breakfast at your hotel, you have the entire day to enjoy this spectacular location at leisure. Perhaps go for a stroll through town, head to the striking red rock faces of Gantheaume Point or set out for some optional touring (additional expense).

Enhance Your Journey – Willie Creek Pearl Farm

Set out on a tour of the picturesque Willie Creek Pearl Farm, which features a boat ride and viewing of live pearl harvesting.   

Enhance Your Journey – Sunset Dinner Cruise

Indulge in a charming Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard a tri-level catamaran, where you’ll enjoy a four-course menu while cruising along Broome’s postcard-perfect coastline.   

Enhance Your Journey – Aboriginal Culture Tour

Join a cultural tour for a hands-on insight into the region’s rich Aboriginal culture. Discover the abundance of bush foods and medicine plants found in the area before a private didgeridoo performance. 

Leave Broome early this morning en route to the Kimberley. Be driven along the iconic Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where ancient marine fossils lay embedded in the imposing and beautiful gorge walls. Continue to Tunnel Creek, where you can wade through its refreshing waters as you work your way along Western Australia’s oldest cave system to a hidden oasis. Admire the serene setting before returning to the road to head to your premium accommodation at Fitzroy Crossing.

Staying Fitzroy River Lodge

Following your Insider Experience this morning, travel to Purnululu National Park before settling in at your Wilderness Lodge and enjoying another Insider Experience tonight.

Insider Experience – Nyanyjili Footprint Tour

Be joined by an Indigenous Australian Traditional Owner guide on your Nyanyjili Footprint Tour. Become immersed in the stories, history and culture of Bunuba country and its people. Take the opportunity to ask questions and connect with your guide on this intimate tour.

Insider Experience – Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge

Tonight, enjoy open-air dining in a charming outback setting at the Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge as you soak in the sights and sounds of the Kimberley during dinner. You’ll delight in this experience on each night of your stays here and at the Mitchell Falls and Bell Gorge wilderness lodges. 

Staying Two Nights, Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Standard Tents

Enjoy a full day to explore some of Purnululu National Park’s most beautiful locations. Experience the incredible natural acoustics of Cathedral Gorge, a vast amphitheatre of vibrant rock created by erosion over millions of years. Later, stroll along Piccaninny Creek winding your way through the park’s unique landscapes. You can also take to the skies on an optional helicopter flight.

Enhance Your Journey – Bungle Bungle Range Helicopter Flight

Take a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range, soaring over the range’s beehive-like domes and seeing Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek from a birds-eye view (additional expense).

Treat yourself to another magical day in Purnululu National Park today with a hike to Echidna Chasm. Wander through the otherworldly cleft, gazing up at the narrow cliffs as they reach up to 200 metres towards the sky. Next, travel to Kununurra and check into your accommodation.  

Enhance Your Journey – Camp Oven Experience

Tonight you can indulge in a spectacular four-course dinner under the outback stars at the Gourmet Camp Oven Experience, delighting in delicious dishes championing both the freshest local produce and the best traditional bush tucker of the Kimberley (additional expense).

Staying Two Nights, Kununurra, Kimberley Grande Resort or similar

You may wish to enjoy today at leisure in Kununurra, or you can take an optional cruise of the Ord River. You also have the option to enhance your experience with a stay at Emma Gorge Resort.

Enhance Your Journey – Ord River Cruise

If you're staying in Kununurra today, embark on a cruise of the Ord River, exploring the river’s unique ecosystem on the lookout for freshwater crocodiles and an abundance of unique birdlife (additional expense).

Enhance Your Journey – El Questro - Emma Gorge Upgrade

Why not enhance your experience with an upgrade to Emma Gorge Resort, located in the heart of El Questro Wilderness Park? Instead of free time in Kununurra, you’ll journey to El Questro in the morning, enjoying lunch at El Questro Station before embarking on a scenic Chamberlain Gorge cruise. Later, check into the stunning Emma Gorge Resort, where you can unwind with some downtime, perhaps taking a dip in the resort’s pool, before enjoying a delightful dinner in this breathtaking setting. The next morning, you'll have the opportunity to set out on a hike to the spectacular Emma Gorge waterfall, before rejoining the group. (additional expense)

Depart Kununurra this morning, enjoying views of the Cockburn Ranges en route to Drysdale River Station, a million-acre working cattle station in the heart of the North Kimberley. Established in 1882, Drysdale River Station offers a true outback experience, showcasing the challenges of isolation and the area's rich pastoral history. With its remote location, the station remains a family-owned property since 1985, offering visitors a rare glimpse into life in one of Australia's most rugged and beautiful landscapes.

Staying Drysdale River Station

Today travel towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau, and enjoy a swim in the King Edward River. Later, enter a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful lookouts, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Check in to your Wilderness Lodge, your home for the next two nights. Relax on the deck of your tented cabin as you take in the sounds of the outback, or perhaps cool off in the swimming hole.

Insider Experience – Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) Rock Art 

Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art created by the Wunambal people that dates back thousands of years at a gallery in Mitchell Plateau.

Staying Two Nights, Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge

Enjoy a guided walk through Mitchell Plateau today to experience the power and beauty of its waterfalls and marvel at its collection of Aboriginal rock art. Along the way, stop at the serene Little Mertens Falls for a refreshing swim. Alternatively, you can choose to take an optional hike and helicopter flight.

Enhance Your Journey – Mitchell Falls Hike and Scenic Helicopter Flight

Venture deeper on a longer hike to witness the towering Big Mertens Falls before arriving at the top of the magnificent four-tiered Mitchell Falls. From here, take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight for a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of this natural wonder (additional expense).

Head to Mt Elizabeth Station, nestled in the heart of the Kimberley. This half-million-acre working cattle station offers a taste of authentic outback life. Enjoy warm hospitality, rich history, and a delicious Kimberley meal.

Staying Mt Elizabeth Station

Visit picturesque Manning Creek and enjoy lunch in the shade of the region’s impressive boab trees before taking a refreshing dip in the pristine water. Continue to Galvans Gorge for a short walk to a natural waterhole for another relaxing swim before heading to your new Wilderness Lodge. 

Staying Two Nights, Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Get back on the Gibb River Road on the way to Bell Gorge, where cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. You might like to cool off with a dip at the top of the falls. Return to the lodge this evening and enjoy a final dinner with your small group.

Visit the Boab Prison Tree today. Measuring 14 metres wide and estimated to be more than 1,500 years old, the significant tree was once used by early police patrols as a standing point for prisoners. Later, return to Broome where your holiday comes to a close.