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Get up close with one of the world’s most incredible geological landmarks – the Bungle Bungle massif – and the colossal Lake Argyle and Diamond Mine, with this action-packed, 4-day adventure in the breathtaking Kimberley region. This package is perfect for those wanting to maximise their time in this special part of the world.
Commencing in Kununurra, enjoy a scenic flight over the breathtaking Kimberley, one of the oldest and largest wilderness landscapes in the world. Touch down in Purnululu National Park and discover a rock formation over 350 million years in the making. Get up close with the mysterious Bungle Bungle massif, beehive domes “lost” to the world until the 1980s. Try out your singing voice in Cathedral Gorge, an astonishing natural amphitheatre of red rock. Squeeze through Echidna Chasm, ...
Commencing in Kununurra, enjoy a scenic flight over the breathtaking Kimberley, one of the oldest and largest wilderness landscapes in the world. Touch down in Purnululu National Park and discover a rock formation over 350 million years in the making. Get up close with the mysterious Bungle Bungle massif, beehive domes “lost” to the world until the 1980s. Try out your singing voice in Cathedral Gorge, an astonishing natural amphitheatre of red rock. Squeeze through Echidna Chasm, a long, narrow gorge of striking colours that change with the angle of the sun. Cap it all off with a guided tour of the mammoth Argyle Diamond Mine, home to the rare Argyle pink and red diamonds. You will cruise Lake Argyle back to Kununurra and marvel as the sun sets red, yellow and pink over the Carr Boyd Range.
This unforgettable 4-day package includes 3-nights’ premium accommodation in Kununurra and Purnululu National Park on a twin share basis. Meals and activities are included as specified in the itinerary. All transport is provided.
See some of the world’s most impressive geological landmarks on this epic 4-day adventure to Purnululu National Park, Lake Argyle and the Argyle Diamond Mine. These natural wonders are like nowhere else on Earth!
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Arrive into East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport (KNX) and transfer to your accommodation for the evening, Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments. Located just 2-minutes from the Kununurra town centre, Freshwater is the town’s newest executive-style, self-contained accommodation and the ideal relaxing environment for your holiday adventure.
Settle into your apartment and spend the rest of the day making use of facilities including a stunning resort style swimming pool.
In the evening, make the short walk into town to dine at one of the local restaurants (own cost). You may like to make use of your complimentary 10% discount coupon at Pumphouse restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy local delicacies on the open-air deck overlooking Lake Kununurra. Other options include the Kununurra Hotel, Gullivers Tavern, Kellys Bar & Grill and Kimberley Asian Cuisine.
Bungle Bungle domes & Cathedral Gorge – 3km/1.9mi | 2hrs | Moderate (passing over rock ledges, waterholes and eroded potholes) Echidna Chasm – 2km/1.25mi | 1-2hr return walk | Easy – Moderate (includes challenging short climb near the end)
Transfer to the airport to board your scenic flight to Purnululu National Park, home to the mysterious Bungle Bungle massif. Your scenic flight will take you over Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle and the Osmand Ranges – only from the air can you truly appreciate the size and grandeur of this ancient land.
After touching down in Purnululu, you will be met by your Indigenous Gija guide, who will lead you on a tour of the Bungle Bungle massif. Rising 300 metres (986 feet) above the surrounding grass-covered plains, these incredible orange and black sandstone domes are one of the world’s most fascinating geological sites. Explore the domes on foot and work your way towards Cathedral Gorge. This astonishing, natural amphitheatre of red rock is the perfect place to test your singing voice. If you’re lucky, your guide may even regale you with a traditional song!
After a short rest, walk along the dry creek bed of Piccaninny Creek before transferring via 4WD to the northern end of the park. A tasty picnic lunch will fuel you to traverse the famous Echidna Chasm. Long and narrow and dotted with Livingstonia palms, this spectacular chasm has striking colour variations that change with the angle of the sun. Explore the area with your guide and take time to admire the view of the dry, wild and rugged Osmand Range from the nearby Osmand Lookout.
In the late afternoon, arrive at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, where you can relax and unwind in the privacy of your tented ensuite cabin.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner under a blanket of stars.
(Upgrade to a 20- or 30-minute helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle massif at an additional cost).
After a hearty breakfast, board your scenic flight to the mighty Argyle Diamond Mine, the world’s single largest producer of diamonds and the largest supplier of natural-coloured diamonds – including white, champagne, cognac, blue, violet and the rare and highly coveted Argyle pink and red diamonds. Here, you will enjoy a fascinating tour of the mine site and get a taste for life in the industry.
After the tour, enjoy a beautiful picnic lunch before heading into the mine store, where you will have the opportunity to purchase your very own Argyle diamond direct from the source.
In the afternoon, embark on a scenic sunset cruise back to Kununurra. Swim in the fresh water and enjoy informative commentary about the flora and fauna and the huge lake. Enjoy onboard refreshments and light snacks as you watch the sun setting behind the Carr Boyd Range.
All good things must come to an end. Check out at 10:00am and enjoy a complimentary transfer to the airport to commence your onward journey.
Daily departure on request during April to September. Please contact us for group bookings.
The start and finish point for this tour is Kununurra, Northern Territory.
Qantas, Air North and Virgin Australia run daily commercial flights into Kununurra from all major Australian cities via Darwin, Broome or Perth. You can also fly direct from Melbourne to Kununurra with Virgin.
Like the rest of the Kimberley, Kununurra, Purnululu National Park and Lake Argyle experience distinct dry and wet seasons. Average daily maximum temperatures in the dry season (April to September) range from 29 degrees (Celsius) in July to 38 degrees in September with little rain and low humidity. Overnight, temperatures decrease to become considerably cool by early morning and sunrise. Average daily maximum temperature during the waterfall season (October to March) is 40 degrees with significant humidity. Most of the 500-700mm annual rainfall occurs between December and March resulting in unsealed roads becoming impassable and park closure.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.