ONE DAY GEIKIE GORGE TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

Geikie Gorge, Darngku Aboriginal Heritage Cruise or DEC National Parks Ranger Guided Cruise, Old Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River

ITINERARY

Departing Broome at 7:00am, we travel through iconic pindan country, past boab trees, towering termite mounds, Kimberley cattle and local wildlife. Along the way, our guide shares stories of local history, people and the environment. Our first stop is Willare Roadhouse on the mighty Fitzroy River, where we enjoy morning tea.

We then continue east, pausing at a magnificent boab that is well over a thousand years old, where we learn some of the secrets of this unusual tree. Further on, we journey through the Erskine Ranges to the historic town of Fitzroy Crossing before entering the ancient Napier Range, a limestone Devonian reef 350 million years old. Here we arrive at Geikie Gorge one of the most famous gorges in the Kimberley. Nature carved this spectacular deep gorge between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. Geikie Gorge floods during the wet season, with the swirling water leaving its bleached mark on the colourful gorge walls. Though the water retreats during the dry season, the flow remains to sustain the wide variety of Kimberley wildlife.

After a delicious picnic lunch, travellers either depart on a 2 hour Darngku Aboriginal Heritage Cruise or join a DEC National Parks Ranger on a 1 hour Geikie Gorge Cruise.

*This choice is made at the time of booking.

DARNKGU ABORIGINAL HERITAGE CRUISE (2 HOUR, 1DGG1)

Hosted by local Bunuba Aboriginal guides, this is a fascinating insight into the Bunuba way of life. Our Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional techniques for fire lighting, animal tracking, bush foods and bush medicines, while revealing Dreamtime stories of the area.

DEC NATIONAL PARKS RANGER CRUISE (1 HOUR, 1DGG2)

Learn of the fascinating geology of the ancient Devonian reef and the huge array of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Travellers wishing to take this option will have a 1 hour wait, which is ideal for a leisurely bushwalk along the gorge walk trail.

Departing Fitzroy Crossing we travel back to Broome stopping en route for an optional dinner (own expense). After dark, relax and enjoy a movie before arriving back in Broome at approximately 10:30pm.

WHAT TO BRING

Recommendations include: A broad-brimmed hat with sun visor, walking shoes, personal water bottle, sunscreen, camera & film/memory cards

NOTES

1. Dinner is not included but can be purchased enrouet back to Broome. Allow approx. $20pp
2. Those travellers who choose the 1 hour Ranger Guided Cruise will have a 1 hour wait at the National Park.

TRIP DETAILS

ONE DAY GEIKIE GORGE EXPERIENCE
Trip Code: 1DGG
Departs: Tuesdays
Departure time: 7.00am
Return Time: 10.00pm

Darngku Aboriginal Heritage Cruise
Adult: $269
Concession: $239
Child (4-12yrs): $169

CALM Ranger Guided Cruise
Adult: $239
Concession: $219
Child (4-12yrs): $139

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TO ENQUIRE OR BOOK
THIS TRIP IS RUN BY OUR TRAVEL PARTNERS KIMBERLEY WILD EXPEDITIONS