Outback Spirit - Jewels of the Kimberley & Faraway Bay (Reverse)

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Kimberley on the 15-Day Jewels of the Kimberley & Faraway Bay tour with Outback Spirit. Explore iconic destinations like the Bungle Bungles, Mitchell Falls, and El Questro Wilderness Park. Enjoy a luxurious stay at the remote Faraway Bay, where pristine coastlines and stunning wilderness meet. With expert guides, cultural insights, and premium accommodations, this journey offers the ultimate Kimberley adventure.

Upon arrival in Darwin today you will be met and greeted by your friendly and professional Tour Director. This afternoon, enjoy a city sights tour including a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Later in the afternoon you will check in to the Hilton Garden Inn Darwin (Formerly The Doubletree by Hilton), enjoying harbour view rooms along the Darwin Esplanade. Tonight, enjoy your first dinner together as you get ready to embark on our Kimberley adventure! 

This morning you'll depart Darwin on a scenic flight to Faraway Bay. The aircraft for the morning is Outback
Spirit's state-of-the-art Cessna Grand Caravan, featuring a high wing for excellent visibility, air-conditioning and turbine reliability. This morning’s flight will hug the coastline to Joseph Bonaparte Gulf and then over King George Falls before touching down at Faraway Bay, the northernmost lodge in Western Australia. Upon setting down you’ll be greeted by their friendly team and transferred to the camp, where you spend the next two nights in rustic yet comfortable accommodation. All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms and stunning views of the bay. Faraway Bay is an award winning coastal lodge nestled on a rocky hilltop overlooking the turquoise Timor Sea. Located
280 kilometres north-west of Kununurra, this far north area of Western Australia is a remote and spellbinding part of the Kimberley. With King George Falls only a short boat trip away, this unique wilderness retreat offers an experience you will never forget. Later this afternoon you will meet for sunset drinks before dinner in Eagle Lodge. 

It’s now time for one of the major highlights of your adventure: King George Falls. After waking up to birdsong and breakfast made with produce from the Ord River region, you’ll head off with the lodge's expert skipper and guides for an unforgettable marine adventure.
The King George River is one of WA’s most magnificent treasures, famous for its enormous twin waterfalls that stand over 70m high and descend into the Timor Sea. From a cultural point of view, the river is highly significant to the Balanggarra people. To them the Falls are the male and female Wunkurr (Rainbow Serpents).
Along the coast to the King George River, you will travel past Koolama Bay where the merchant vessel ‘Koolama’ was bombed by the Japanese during World War II. Hear about the amazing story of survival and mutiny and the untimely and unfortunate end to the ‘Koolama’.
When you get to the entrance of the King George River, you can’t help but feel dwarfed by the towering red rocky cliffs rising high above us. From here, you’ll meander up river to the incredible Falls, and if conditions permit you’ll be able to take an invigorating waterfall shower as the boat edges to within metres of the rock face. After some time to soak up the spellbinding Falls, you’ll start heading back to the lodge. Enjoy some fishing on the way and keep an eye out for other marine life including crocodiles, dolphins, dugong and manta rays to name just a few. 

This morning, you will head to the airstrip for your scenic flight over the Kimberley coast to the Mitchell Plateau, and arrive at the exclusive Ngauwudu Safari Camp, the most luxurious tented camp in the Kimberley. Featuring deluxe safari suites with ensuite bathrooms, quality furnishings and arge balconies, the camp is a magical spot for the next two nights of your adventure and the ideal base from which to discover the Mitchell Plateau and Mitchell Falls.
Please note: Weight limits apply to all scenic flights

A big walk today, but also a big highlight! After a short drive to the ranger station, you'll set off on a guided 4km walking tour to the incredible Mitchell Falls (good level of fitness and mobility required). Along the way, you'll discover rarely seen Gwion and Wanjina rock art galleries, accompanied by a local expert guide from Kandiwal Community. The walk also takes you past Mertens Falls before arriving at the top of the Mitchell Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring wonders of the Kimberley.
After a picnic lunch and enough time to admire the falls, you'll take to the skies for a spectacular helicopter flight (included) back to where the walk started. Viewing the falls and surrounding landscape from the air is an absolute highlight, and a great way to finish off the experience. Once you're on the ground at the ranger station, return to the camp for a well-earned rest and perhaps a swim in the palm fringed creek.

This morning, you will depart the Mitchell Plateau and head back to the Kalumburu Road. Along the way you'll visit several exceptional Wanjina rock art galleries near the King Edward River and enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon, you will arrive at Drysdale River Station, a pastoral lease that runs over 9000 head of cattle across more than a million acres. You'll spend the night in comfortable station cabins with private ensuite bathrooms.

This morning, you farewell Drysdale Station and re-join the Gibb. You will then continue east and cross the Durack River before arriving at the mighty Pentecost River at the foot of the Cockburn Range. You'll stop to admire the view of the stunning escarpment before continuing on to the world renowned El Questro Wilderness Park where you'll spend the next two nights at Emma Gorge Resort in unique tented cabins. 

This morning, you’ll venture deeper into the heart of this iconic Kimberley wilderness to explore Chamberlain Gorge, a stunning three-kilometre freshwater oasis surrounded by towering escarpments. Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute gorge cruise, where you can feed the cheeky Archerfish before returning to Emma Gorge Resort via the station township.
After lunch, set off on a guided walk to the spectacular Emma Gorge waterfall (2.5 hours return – a good level of fitness is required, but the reward is well worth it). Take a refreshing swim in the large rock pool at the base of the falls and marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the gorge, considered one of the Kimberley’s finest.
Upon your return to the resort, the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and unwind before regrouping for dinner.

Depart El Questro this morning and travel along the Gibb River Road to Wyndham and the spectacular Five Rivers Lookout, boasting dramatic views over Cambridge Gulf. This afternoon, you will visit the Argyle Homestead Museum en route to Lake Argyle, the departure point for our sensational three-hour cruise down the Ord River. Enjoy the mesmerising scenery and diverse wildlife as your skipper takes you downstream to Kununurra, providing expert commentary along the way. You will arrive back into Kununurra at sunset and make our way to the Kununurra Country Club for your overnight stay. 

This morning, you will depart Kununurra and head south to the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles) where you'll check in to the Bungle Bungles Savannah Lodge for your two night stay, owned by Outback Spirit in partnership with Aviair/Helispirit. The lodge features comfortable cabins with ensuite bathrooms. 

Today, you’ll immerse yourself in the wonders of Purnululu National Park, renowned for its striking orange and black beehive-shaped domes. Begin with an unforgettable 18-minute scenic helicopter flight, offering a bird's-eye view of the park’s incredible natural features.
After the flight, enjoy a walk along Piccaninny Creek to the awe-inspiring Cathedral Gorge, a natural amphitheatre, and follow the Dome Trail for an up-close look at the park’s unique geological formations.
In the afternoon, you’ll venture to the northern area of the Bungle Bungles to explore the dramatic Echidna Chasm before returning to the lodge for the evening.

You will depart the Bungle Bungles early this morning and back track along the infamous Bungles track. From here, you'll join the Great Northern Highway and head into Halls Creek. After lunch, you'll turn off the highway to Mt Pierre Station where you will veer onto a track that will lead us to Mimbi Caves.
Your local guide will take you through this natural wonder which is part of the 350 Million-year-old Devonian Reef system. This amazing cave system will take your breath away with its vivid colours and limestone rock formations. Listen to Dreamtime stories and learn about  the most significant Devonian fossil sites in the world from the local Gooniyandi people. Enjoy freshly brewed tea and damper made the traditional way by your guides using native seeds.
Later, you will head to the town of Fitzroy Crossing, the site of where the unprecedented flood events occurred in 2023.  You will overnight at the Fitzroy River Lodge.

First up this morning is a visit to Tunnel Creek National Park for a fascinating underground river walk. Next it's onto the awe-inspiring Windjana Gorge, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Kimberley. In places, the water-streaked walls of the gorge rise majestically to stand 100 metres above the floodplain. After a guided walk through the gorge you'll depart for Broome, arriving late afternoon to check in to the iconic Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa for your two night stay.

Start your day early as you embark on an unforgettable full-day adventure to Horizontal Falls and the Dampier Peninsula. The experience begins with a breathtaking seaplane flight, offering panoramic views of the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, before landing on the calm waters of Talbot Bay. Enjoy either a hearty hot breakfast or a locally sourced barramundi lunch, prepared by your expert hosts aboard the Horizontal Falls houseboat.
During the day, you’ll cruise through the incredible Horizontal Falls, followed by a refreshing swim in the marine viewing enclosure, where you can get up close to the local marine life. Next, visit the renowned third-generation Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, where you’ll learn about its rich history and pearl farming traditions. Afterwards, explore the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home to the iconic Mother of Pearl Church, a true cultural highlight.
Following a day filled with adventure and discovery, you’ll return to Broome, with the Horizontal Falls team ensuring a smooth transfer back to your accommodation.
This evening, join your group for a relaxed dinner at the Sunset Bar & Grill, the perfect way to end an extraordinary day.

Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning and you will be transferred.