Kimberley Explorer 4WD Tour (26 Days)
To explore the Kimberley Region you need plenty of time and this tag along tour allows it.
We traverse the remote Tanami track visiting Wolfe Creek Crater then Halls Creek, the Bungle Bungles, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Wyndham, Boab Prison Tree, El Questro, Emma Gorge, Chamberlain Gorge, Jack's Waterhole, Gibb River road, Mitchell Falls and Plateau, King Edward River, Kalumburu, Manning Gorge, Bell's Gorge, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Derby, Broome, Cable Beach, Cape Leveque, Fitzroy Crossing and Geikie Gorge.
We allow time for walks and helicopter flights in the Bungles and Mitchell Falls, 3 nights in Kununurra and Cape Leveque, a cruise on the Ord River and flights to the Argyle Diamond mine and canoeing on the Fitzroy River at Mornington Wilderness Camp.
We will see every beautiful and remote waterfall and gorge for which this area is famous, plus the azure blue sea and white sand of the west coast. This is an outstanding trip. Call Vic for a detailed itinerary. Our Kimberley trip commences in Alice Springs and concludes in Broome.
Basic Requirements For This Tour
The 4WD
Suitable to most 4WDrives.
Heavy Duty Off Road Trailers are suitable
Your 4WD should have recovery points located at the front and rear
All Terrain or Mud Terrain tyres with at least 50% of their original tread depth in LT or Light Truck construction, not Passenger (P) tyres
We recommend heavy duty springs and shock absorbers and a Cargo Barrier
A vehicle pre trip check prior to departure is recommended
Fuel
Total fuel capacity for Kimberley tour as follows:-
V8 and Straight 6 petrol engines 220 litres
V6 petrol engines 160 litres
4 cylinder petrol and some diesel engines 150 litres
V8 and V6 diesel engines, or those towing trailers 200 litres
Please note, if you are unsure of how much fuel you will use please contact us to discuss your vehicle and its likely consumption.
Spares/equipment
A UHF radio – we can hire you a radio
Carry a snatch strap and rated shackles (see our shop if you need recovery equipment)
Spare Fan belts, fuel filter, oil and brake fluid, 1 extra spare tyre
Spare front and spare rear shock absorbers plus an assortment of shock rubbers and leaf spring rubbers where fitted
Assorted fuses of 10amp, 15 amp and 20 amp to suit the vehicle plus spare fuses for UHF radio and fridge
Driver experience
Prior experience not necessary as we will assist you as we go or you might consider attending our driver training course. - Do you require Driver Training?
Food
This is a self catered tour, bring your own food and drink requirements, we supply a gas BBQ for your use in camp. Carry 5 extra days of emergency food supplies.
20 litres of water per person up to a total of 50 litres
Camping gear
You need to supply your own camping gear, this is a camping tour there is no accommodation option. Carry warm clothing at all times.
Facilities
There are pit toilets and showers at some of our camp sites.
More Info – will be sent to you once you register with your deposit
No 4WD?
We can help with the Hire of a 4WD
Refund Policy
Great Divide Tours reserves the right to cancel or alter any tour or course at any time. Great Divide Tours will determine if any refund is due if this action occurs.
In the event of you canceling a booking the following refund policy applies. Deposits are non refundable. If your booking can be reallocated to another participant then the deposit can be transferred to another tour of your choice which must be taken within 18 months of the original booked tour. The full tour fee is payable 4 weeks prior to the tour and is not refundable after this time. You should consider taking out Travel Insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances including illness, vehicle problems or family matters.
