6 Day Kimberley, Bungles and Beyond Walk
What your day looks like
6-Day Kimberley, Bungles and Beyond Walk – Guided Pack-Free Adventure by Life’s An Adventure: Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Kimberley region on our 6-day guided Pack Free Walk, where walking is just one part of your adventure. This extraordinary journey takes you into the heart of the Bungles, one of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders. With the convenience of a direct flight into the Bungles, you’ll save time and start your adventure with stunning views right from the beginning. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Bungle Bungles and explore remote areas rarely visited by tourists. Our exclusive heli-hiking experience allows you to access hard-to-reach trails, ensuring you see the spectacular Piccaninny Gorge and other hidden gems from a unique perspective. This thrilling helicopter ride takes you to the breathtaking locations where you’ll hike on foot, navigating through stunning landscapes that feature the striking beehive-like formations, rugged sandstone ranges, and lush rainforest pockets. Throughout the journey, you will walk with only a daypack, making it easy to enjoy the scenic trails without the burden of heavy gear. Guided by our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs), you’ll be led through some of the Kimberley’s most stunning wilderness areas, including majestic gorges and El Questro’s palm-fringed waterholes. Each day offers opportunities to immerse yourself in nature, from tranquil walks alongside flowing rivers to invigorating hikes up to scenic viewpoints. Accommodation is thoughtfully selected for comfort and quality, featuring stays at the Bungles Savannah Lodge and El Questro. After a day of adventure, unwind in your lodge and enjoy delicious meals made from local produce, paired with fine wines that reflect the region’s culinary heritage. The combination of stunning landscapes and gourmet dining creates a truly memorable experience. Flexibility is a key feature of this tour, allowing you to tailor your experience to your preferences. Some days you can choose to walk shorter distances or even enjoy a relaxing day to soak in the beauty of your surroundings without the need to hike. The 6-Day Kimberley, Bungles and Beyond Walk by Life’s An Adventure is not just a walking tour; it’s an immersive journey into one of Australia’s most remarkable regions. With its breathtaking scenery, thrilling helicopter experiences, and the comfort of Pack Free travel, this adventure promises unforgettable moments and lasting memories. Join us for an exploration of the Kimberley that will leave you inspired and in awe of the natural world.
The experience, in brief
- PackFree Convenience
- Direct Flight to the Bungles
- HeliHiking Experience
- Diverse Landscapes
- Guided by Experts
- Comfortable Accommodation
- Gourmet Dining
- Flexible Itinerary
- Immersive Nature Experience
- Memorable Adventure
Your day, step by step
Kununurra
Transportation. Welcome to Australia! Meet at the Kimberley Grande Resort reception at 4:00 PM to meet your guides. Here, you will be required to give your luggage to the guide who will be transferring it by bus into the Bungle Bungles. On your flight into Purnululu National Park the next morning, you are limited to only 7 kg of luggage. Therefore, one of our guides will take everyone’s suitcases on the bus to lighten the load. They will depart that afternoon to ensure arrival in time to meet you inside the National Park at 10:00 AM the following day.
Kununurra
That evening, you will meet at the Kimberley Grande Restaurant at 7:00 PM. Your Life’s An Adventure guide will join you at the restaurant for a welcome dinner and to discuss the journey ahead!
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Accommodation.
Kununurra
Plane Tour at Bungle Bungle Range. Kununurra to Bungles: This morning we are up early to fly directly down to explore the Bungle Bungles (flight included in the tour). We will depart Kununurra for a stunning flight taking in views of Argyle, the Carr Boyd Ranges, and the Bungles on a small plane to Purnululu National Park. The luxury of us flying saves us around 4 hours of rugged road travel and allows us to enjoy a smooth, scenic flight to one of Australia’s World Heritage Sites. The Bungle Bungle Range is an intricate maze of beehive-shaped peaks, narrow gorges lined with majestic Livistonia fan palms and soaring cliffs with seasonal waterfalls and rock pools. After lunch, we enjoy an afternoon walk into the Bungle Bungles exploring the Southern Region of Purnululu National Park. Our walk takes us past banded domes towering majestically around you. We head to stunning Cathedral Gorge a spectacular natural amphitheatre with a pool reflecting the soaring sandstone beehives guarding the entrance.
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Leisure at Bungle Bungle Range. This afternoon we arrive at our accommodation at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge where we stay in modern cabins with ensuites. Enjoy time to cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool or relax on the outdoor deck and enjoy pre-dinner drinks (own expense).
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight join the group for a wonderful hearty dinner and chat about the day’s adventures.
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Accommodation.
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Hiking at Purnululu National Park. Whip Snake Gorge Hike and Bungle Bungles Optional Heli Hiking Experience: This morning, we are up early to have breakfast. Today you have the choice of two Bungles experiences. See pricing page for Tour options. Our guides will take the group on a 10km walk to pretty Whip Snake Gorge. Follow the Piccaninny Creek sculptured dry track through the striped bungles formations until we reach Whip Snake Gorge, a narrow gorge filled with ferns, with a rock pool at the end. OPTIONAL: Heli-Hiking Experience We join our helicopter and fly over the Bungle Bungles and land in the heart of the Bungles. This area of the gorge is set deep inside the Bungle Domes and normally takes 3 days round trip to access. On our journey, the helicopter drops us at the mouth of the gorge, allowing us the day to explore the best of this enormous gorge that spreads into five fingers as it cuts through the Bungle Bungle Range. Your guide will lead the hike into the gorge and tell you about the area’s cultural significance to the indigenous people and its unique history. After our walk, we fly back by helicopter and transfer to our accommodation in the Bungles. Enjoy a swim and a relaxing dinner with your newfound friends.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Afterwards, both groups return to the Bungles Savannah Lodge for a swim before enjoying our evening meal served with Australian wine.
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Accommodation.
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Hiking at Bungle Bungle Range. Bungles - Northern Region: This morning, we enjoy an early morning start and head to the Northern Region of the Bungles for our morning walk. Our walking tour today takes us to Echidna Gorge and Mini Palms Gorge. We start with a walk into Echidna Gorge a spectacular 200m gorge with varying hues. The Gorge takes its name from echidna found nearby. We head along a dry pebbly creek bed to the entrance of the chasm, passing Livistonia palms that grow along the banks. We head through the impressive chasm taking in the dramatic views of the sheer cliff walls. We then head to Mini Palms Gorge over sand and spinifex along the base of the main range. This walk features soaring cliffs, dramatic palms and a natural amphitheater and cave. A gentle breeze in the cave comes from the hidden opening of an inaccessible gorge upstream. The magnificent contrasts of the red cliffs and green palms make for a dramatic view. After lunch, we drive to El Questro in the eastern Kimberley. Enjoy the comfort of a modern garden or river view bungalows with ensuites.
Kununurra
Breakfast. Lunch. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and live entertainment in the outdoor bar (own expense) before joining the group in the Verandah Restaurant for dinner, taking in views of the Pentecost River.
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Accommodation.
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Hot Springs at El Questro Wilderness Park. Champagne Springs Walk: Enjoy early morning breakfast at the beautiful Verandah Restaurant. Today we will walk to beautiful Champagne Springs named after the thermal springs that can be found at the end of this walk. This walk features sheer cliffs on the western and northern side that rise up to 375m and are mostly made up of ancient sandstone. At the end of the walk enjoy a dip in the beautiful freshwater pools surrounded by lush vegetation. Afterwards, we return to El Questro for a delicious lunch.
Kununurra
Eco Tour at El Questro Wilderness Park. El Questro Gorge Walk: In the afternoon, relax at El Questro Station, or join a later afternoon walk to El Questro Gorge. This trail passes along a gorge flanked by sheer cliffs lush tropical vegetation and crystal-clear pools. Under the rainforest canopy, a diverse ecosystem thrives, and the surrounding cliff faces are up to 1800 million years old and known as King Leopold sandstone. When we reach the end, cool off in the pretty waterhole before tracing our steps. Notes: Walks in this region, will depend on the conditions and may be adjusted to suit.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Tonight enjoy dinner in the Steakhouse Verandah Restaurant enjoying fine dining featuring local produce such as barramundi and succulent beef.
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Accommodation.
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Hiking at El Questro Wilderness Park. Emma Gorge Walk - Kunnunurra: This morning enjoys an early breakfast and head to Emma Gorge for the last of our walking trails. Emma Gorge forms part of the Cockburn Ranges. This scenic trail takes us through a gorge characterized by cliff-face escarpments reaching up to 120 meters high on both sides of the trail. See the ever-changing vegetation as you make your way along the gorge until you reach the crystal-clear pools and a 65-metre waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools to cool off before heading back. After lunch, our journey takes us back to Kununurra, where our walking holiday concludes at approximately 1.00pm – 2.00pm.
Kununurra
Breakfast. Lunch.
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We are able to drop guests directly at the airport to catch outgoing flights. Thanks for traveling with us! See you soon!
What to know before booking
Included
Scenic flight into The Bungles in Purnululu National Park (saving 4 hours driving) Optional Bungles Heli-Hiking experience to walk in the remote Picaninny Gorge Pack-free Walk – only carry your lunch, water and camera Fabulous Kimberley walking experience Professionally guided – Our CEO’s (Chief Experience Officers) are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information Return transfers from Kununurra National Park Fees
Not Included
Tips and gratuities
What to Bring
Hiking shoes Comfortable clothes
Meeting & Pickup
SUGGESTED PRE-TOUR ACCOMMODATION: Kimberley Grande Hotel
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
OPTIONAL HELI-HIKING EXPERIENCE - 1155.00 Per Person | OPTIONAL18 MINUTE HELICOPTER FLIGHT - 329.00 Per Person | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - 1425.00 Per Person
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business