10 Day Kimberley Trek & Paddle Tour

 

This tour offers a wonderful exploration of the Kimberley Region. Camping in beautiful locations, trekking through gorges, along river beds and up steep escarpments, you will offered spectacular views, scenery and experiences. The trek includes a couple days of paddling along the Ord River too plus a helicopter flight to view the scenery from high.

Sample Itinerary: 

You may choose any dates to travel on this tour.

Day 1

Arrive in Kununurra and stay the night in a Hotel

Day 2

Transfer to the helicopter for a flight into the Carr Boyd Ranges. A great view of the scenery and ruggedness of the environment. We climb to a nearby ridge line to view the panorama of a Kimberley sunset. Beautiful!

Day 3

We waterproof our packs in preparation for a swim through our campsite waterhole (250m).  Then we follow a dry river bed that will lead us to the gorge’s headwaters. After we set up camp, we check out a gorge in the area.

Day 4

Wake up the abundant birdlife. A challenging day ahead with an early start. We trek along the river bed until we climb over the range. You will be rewarded with amazing views. Camp is by a small freshwater creek.

Day 5

Today we trek to the geological feature “Getaway Arch”. Climb to the top and enjoy views of Lake Argyle. Following we will trek a steep traverse to a creek line which takes us to a hidden gorge shaded by the Kimberley sun.

Day 6

Trek to Lake Argyle for a lovely lunch and cold drink.  Enjoy a BBQ watching the beautiful sunset on our own private beach

Day 7

We transfer to the dam wall at Argyle Tourist Village where we will have a skills demonstration and safety briefing before our canoeing. Paddle along the Ord River passing Pandanus and Melaleuca. Camp tonight is on a beautiful white sandy beach.

Day 8

We have a full day of paddling today down the Ord River. We will see Carlton Gorge and Bradshaw artwork with a chance to swim.

Day 9

A short paddle to finish followed by a boat ride to Kununurra. Relax by the pool at the Hotel

Day 10

Travel home

 

Inclusions:

Airfares:

oReturn airfares from your capital city to Kununurra, WA

Transfers/Guides:

oAirport transfers to/from accommodation
oHelicopter charter to trek start point
oKimberley Trek Leader
oBoat pick up and transfer to island and canoe start point

Travel Insurance:

oDomestic Insurance

Accommodation for 9 nights:

oKununurra – 1 night
oCamping on trek – 7 nights
oKununurra – 1 night

Meals:

oOn trek – breakfast (8), lunch (8) and dinner (7)

Other Trek Inclusions:

oCanoe and associated equipment hire
oQualified and experienced canoe instructor
oMosquito dome