Broome to Darwin (via Gibb River Road) Self-Drive

7 Day Self-Drive Package

Discover Kimberley, Broome, Mt Elizabeth, El Questro, Kununurra, Katherine, Darwin, Kakadu. Self-Drive Tour with Hotels Car Hire (unlimited kms) Bonus Vouchers. Departs from Broome. Themes include: Kimberley Self-Drive, Kimberley, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Departs from Broome, Fly-Drive 4WD, Returns from Darwin. + Show more

Package Includes

  • 7 Days 4WD hire, "no worries" unlimited kms, comprehensive insurance, relocation fees
  • 2 nights Home Valley Station accommodation
  • 1 night Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge accommodation
  • 1 night Mt. Elizabeth Station accommodation
  • 1 night Kununurra hotel (luxury upgrades available)
  • 1 night Katherine hotel (luxury upgrades available)
  • 6 meals
  • DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit (instructions, travelogue, maps etc)
  • DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($400 value)
  • Also operates Darwin - Broome.
  • Relax all the hard work has been taken out of your Self-Drive Holiday. Enjoy the freedom of the open road and the security of this popular DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Itinerary. 

Highlights

  The Kimberley Outback   Katherine   Katherine Gorge   Kununurra   Gibb River Road   Waterfalls   Kimberley
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DAY 1 Broome - Bell Gorge

Cattle Country, Derby, Prison Boab Tree before getting to the Gibb River Road, 4WD to Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Lennard Gorge before arriving at Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge in the heart of the King Leopold Ranges. Direct driving 449 km (9.20 hours) .

Overnight Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge.

DAY 2 Bell Gorge - Mt Elizabeth

Set off early - so much to see: Ingis Gap, Bell Creek, Isdell Gorge, swim at Adcock Gorge and Galvans Gorge. See Manning River Gorge, the Barnett Range and cool off at Barnett River Gorge before arriving at Mt Elizabeth Station. Direct driving 222 km (8 hours) .

Overnight Mt Elizabeth Station.

DAY 3 Mt Elizabeth-"Faraway Downs" Station

Another amazing day of scenic Kimberley wilderness; experience the Durack River Crossing, Jack's Waterhole, spectacular Pentecost Range and cross the Pentecost River before arriving at Emma Gorge. Optional helicopter flights can be taken from Drysdale Station to the Mitchell Plateau. Fictional "Faraway Downs" was created for "Australia" the movie; you can experience the film locations including this real working station. Choose from many levels of accommodation: At Home Valley Station you can ford the river where Lady Sarah did in the movie Australia at Kidman Crossing and be accommodated in a lavishly appointed Grass Castle, in a guest room in the Homestead or really connect with nature in an Eco Tent. At El Questro select from the opulent Chamberlain Suite or Homestead, a bungalow at the Station Township or an ensuite safari bush cabin at Emma Gorge Resort. Direct driving 312 km (9.45 hours) .

Overnight Home Valley Station

DAY 4 Explore "Faraway Downs" Station Area

Experience spectacular gorge after spectacular gorge. Thrill to life on the working Cattle Station; see station cattle, brumbies, wild donkeys, bustards, frilled neck lizards, goannas, brolgas, jabirus and technicoloured parrots. At El Questro perhaps take a heli-picnic or go heli-fishing for barramundi take a plunge in the hot thermal Zebedee Springs or join one of the other organised activities available. Home Valley Station is a working cattle station; perhaps take the chance of a lifetime to experience authentic cattle mustering, horse trekking through the Kimberley Outback, boating on a magnificent wilderness river, fish in a waterhole brimming with wildlife, or to enjoy a magical sunset ride with the fabulous locations of Australia the movie as the backdrop.

Overnight Home Valley Station

DAY 5 "Faraway Downs" - Kununurra

Time to see some more local geography and wildlife, before leaving the red dust for Kununurra and "civilisation". Direct driving 104 km (2.30 hours) .

Overnight Kununurra

DAY 6 Kununurra - Katherine

Plenty to do in the area before heading into the Northern Territory: Lake Argyle, Ord River, Argyle Diamond Mine, Ord River Irrigation System and Plantations, take a flight over the Bungle Bungles or fast boat trip up the Ord to Lake Argyle dam wall.Ask about adding in an extra 3 days to self-drive into the Bungle Bungles and stay overnight in the National Park. Direct driving 514 km (6.20 hours) .

Overnight Katherine

DAY 7 Katherine - Darwin

Take a morning cruise through Katherine Gorge and explore the surrounds before reaching Darwin. Direct driving 316 km (3.45 hours).

Large 4WDs

This itinerary takes you through some beautiful Kimberley wilderness, mostly on remote unsealed roads. Large wheel base 4WD vehicles with "no worries" unlimited kms are required.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit

Explore Western Australia at your own pace, but not on your own. Detailed information in the exclusive "Explorer Kit" will help you to choose the exact route you would prefer to take, what you want to see and do on the way and even where to eat. It also provides fascinating day-by-day information on natural features, and the history of some of our interesting characters.

Your Explorer Kit includes: - Full poster-sized fold-out maps - Detailed itineraries and helpful instructions - Read-along 'Travelogue' (historic details, anecdotes, natural wonders and attractions based on the Harding family's own long love affair with West Australia - this exclusive tool will help you maximise every precious day). Full street directory included with your vehicle.

Your DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit is given to you with your Holiday Documentation before you travel so you can read ahead.
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Broome to Darwin (via Gibb River Road) Self-Drive

 7 Day Self-Drive Package

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*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the for the best deals! Vehicle Hire conditions apply (request Vehicle Hire Inclusions Sheet, also provided with Costings). Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now.  See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp21

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