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Get off the beaten track on a 9 day Xtreme Australia Adventure. This is not a tour for wimps as you will be hiking 59 Kms on some days in the heat. But we promise you it will be packed with adventure, excitement and 4WD action.
9 Day 4WD Darwin to Broome Active Adventure, Australia Essential Info
This gap year tour is the perfect compliment to your Australia gap year travel plans. Not only will it get through the outback to Uluru, but it will also take in Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Drive along one of the worlds best coastal drivesThe Great Ocean Road, experience impressive national parks, aboriginal culture and make lots of new friends on the way.
Accommodation
Camp and Bush camps
Getting There
The programme begins in Darwin. If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
From April to October
Why Xtreme Gap?
Booking with Xtreme Gap ensures you will do it! Sounds obvious, but many people who put off booking prior to departure, find out that their chosen programme is full. By booking your programme up front, you are assured your place is reserved and you can have peace of mind that you will achieve what you set out to. Booking with Xtreme Gap stretches your travel budget further, remember we are the best value gap year company. With your programme already booked and paid for the change of you chickening out or worse, not be able to do it because you spend all your money on drinks. And we can give you detailed information before you leave. So if you are thinking of waiting to book until you get out to the country you planning on travelling to, think again!
Price and Dates
The tour costs 1029 Departs from Darwin accommodation
6:30am from April to Oct 2009 on sundays. Check with us for details.
Included
All touring Camping x 8 nights
Tour guide
Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Excluded
Flights
Visa
Travel insurance
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TOUR ITINERARY: Also available in the other direction
Day 1: Darwin to Victoria River
We begin our adventure travelling south down ¡°The Track¡° (Stuart Hwy) to Edith Falls where we break for a refreshing swim and some time to get to know each other. Travelling further south we have a short stop at Katherine Gorge before heading west towards the Western Australian wilderness. We set up camp beside the Victoria River for our first night together. Overnight bush camp. (LD)
Day 2: Victoria River to Kununurra
Up early this morning as we cross the border into Western Australia. We visit the largest man made lake in Australia - Lake Argyle and explore the area before heading for the capital of the north Kununurra and our overnight campsite. (BLD)
Day 3: Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles
Explore Kununurra, the town of the Ord River Scheme and the scenic Hidden Valley National Park. Then sit back and admire the awesome views of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. Next it's time to buckle up and hold on for the challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our campsite. (BLD)
Day 4: Bungle Bungle National Park
We spend the full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungle Ranges, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm, and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's also time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles. We complete our day with another amazing sunset. (BLD)
Day 5: Bungle Bungle National Park to Parry Farm
Leaving the Bungle Bungle NP we take a short break at Turkey Creek before travelling onto Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout. Overnight camp at Diggers Rest Cattle Station or Parry Farm. (BLD).
Day 6: Gibb River Road and Gorges
We tackle the punishing Gibb River Road stopping to visit the famous El Questro Station, take a walk in the beautiful Cockburn Range and swim under the waterfall in Emma Gorge. We cross the Pentecost River and travel through the spectacular ranges before heading to our overnight bush camp. (BLD)
Day 7: Gibb River Road and Gorges
A day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of these striking gorges: Barnett, Manning, Galvins, or Adcock, depending on the time of year. Overnight bush camp. (BLD)
Day 8: King Leopold Range - Windjana Gorge
We enjoy an early hike and swim at Bell or Leonard Gorge before experiencing the splendour of the King Leopold Range travelling to Windjana Gorge. After lunch, we wade through the icy waters of the mysterious Tunnel Creek to explore the incredible limestone formations. We camp overnight at Windjana Gorge National Park. (BLD)
Day 9: Windjana Gorge to Broome
We view the abundant wildlife of Windjana Gorge including freshwater crocodiles and explore the 350 million year old fossilised reef wall rising 90 metres above the riverbed. Then we head for Derby, visiting the famous Boab Prison Tree before continuing on to Broome for sunset on beautiful Cable Beach. (BL)
NOTES:
Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements.
Sleeping bags can only be purchased for AU$30
There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
Breakfast in Broome is not included with upgrade accommodation and upgrade accommodation is available on a request only basis.
