Kimberley Small Group Touring for the Travel Trade

Kimberley Extended Touring Adventures

About These Tours

The Kimberley, Western Australia

  • Small groups of 2 to 8 guests per vehicle with dedicated driver-guide
  • Fully equipped 4WD touring – Toyota LandCruiser, HiAce, or Mercedes Sprinter
  • Stylish outback accommodation including wilderness lodges and homesteads
  • Multiple itinerary options from 8 to 10 days, plus bespoke private departures
  • Ideal for luxury FIT, couples, milestone celebrations, and small incentive groups
A scenic view of the remote Gibb River Road in Western Australia's Kimberley region, featuring a distinctive red dirt road with a water crossing and native eucalyptus trees lining both sides under a clear blue sky.
An aerial photograph of Simpson Beach in Broome, Western Australia, showcasing distinctive red-orange laterite cliffs and soil contrasting with vibrant turquoise ocean waters. The scene includes a long pier extending into the bay, scattered fishing boats, lush vegetation, and coastal buildings, with the characteristic red earth and mangrove-dotted shoreline typical of the Kimberley region.
A serene tropical beach scene at sunset featuring a silhouetted palm tree on sandy Cable Beach in Broome, Western Australia. Golden sunlight reflects across the calm water as beachgoers enjoy the warm evening, with the Kimberley landscape creating a picturesque backdrop.
An aerial drone photograph of the historic Derby jetty in Western Australia, showcasing the distinctive tidal mudflats and shallow turquoise waters characteristic of the Kimberley region. The curved pier structure extends into the muddy inlet, with industrial facilities and vegetation visible along the shoreline under clear skies.
Aerial view of the iconic beehive-shaped rock formations of the Bungle Bungle ranges in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Thousands of distinctive striped sandstone domes dominate the landscape, interspersed with sparse vegetation and scattered trees across the arid terrain.
A serene waterhole along the Mount Barnett River surrounded by eucalyptus trees and native vegetation, featuring a pristine natural campsite in the Australian Kimberley region. The tranquil blue water is framed by reeds and native Australian flora under clear skies.
A stunning panoramic view of Lake Argyle near Kununurra in Western Australia, featuring brilliant blue waters contrasted against striking red rocky cliffs and arid landscape with sparse vegetation. The reservoir is framed by distinctive bare trees and red earth terrain characteristic of Australia's Kimberley region.
A stunning natural waterfall cascades through layered red sandstone cliffs in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia, creating turquoise pools beneath towering canyon walls surrounded by native vegetation.
A stunning natural waterfall landscape in Western Australia's Kimberley region, featuring multi-tiered cascades flowing into pristine emerald pools surrounded by dramatic red sandstone cliffs and sparse spinifex vegetation characteristic of the remote Australian outback.
A magnificent ancient baobab tree stands alone in the golden grasslands of Western Australia's Kimberley region, with its distinctive thick trunk and sparse green canopy silhouetted against a clear blue sky. The arid savanna landscape stretches across the reddish earth with scattered vegetation, exemplifying the rugged beauty of Australia's remote interior.
A stunning view of Windjana Gorge in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region, featuring towering sandstone cliffs framing a calm freshwater river lined with lush green vegetation against a brilliant blue sky. The dramatic geological formations and serene waterway showcase one of Australia's most pristine natural landmarks.
A sweeping landscape view of the distinctive beehive-shaped rock domes of Bungle Bungles National Park in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a winding creek bed under clear blue skies.
An expansive aerial view of the distinctive beehive-shaped rock formations at Purnululu National Park in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The layered orange and cream-colored domes display dramatic striations and erosion patterns, with sparse vegetation clinging to the rocky terrain under a clear blue sky.
A distinctive baobab tree with a thick trunk and bare branches stands majestically beside a gravel road in Western Australia's Kimberley region, surrounded by golden grassland and sparse woodland under a clear blue sky.
A stunning coastal rock formation featuring towering rust-colored cliffs framing a narrow water passage with turquoise and emerald waters. The dramatic geological formation creates a natural gateway between two imposing cliff faces, with verdant hills visible beyond and a clear blue sky overhead.
A expansive savanna landscape in Australia's Kimberley region featuring golden grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and distant table-top mountain formations under a clear blue sky with white clouds. The image captures the raw, rugged beauty of the outback with a distinctive dead tree in the foreground.
A scenic view of the Pentecost River crossing along the rugged Gibb River Road in Australia's Kimberley region, featuring a 4WD vehicle fording through shallow water surrounded by native vegetation, rocky banks, and distinctive table-top mountains in the distant background under partly cloudy skies.
A rugged four-wheel drive vehicle fords through the shallow waters of the Pentecost River along the remote Gibb River Road in Australia's Kimberley region. The scene captures the adventure and raw beauty of outback travel, with distinctive white-barked eucalyptus trees lining both banks and dramatic table-top mountain ranges visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A sweeping savanna landscape in Australia's remote Kimberley region, featuring golden grasslands dotted with sparse trees and a bare-branched deadwood tree in the foreground, with distinctive flat-topped table mountains visible along the distant horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
A rustic, isolated general store and rest stop located along the Gibb River Road in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. The weathered orange-brown corrugated iron building sits beneath sprawling eucalyptus trees on red earth, with a water tank visible, serving as a crucial waypoint for travelers crossing the outback.
A straight asphalt road stretches across the Australian Outback landscape toward distinctive flat-topped mountain ranges in the distance. The scene captures the vast, semi-arid terrain of northern Western Australia with sparse vegetation, red earth, and a bright blue sky dotted with white clouds.

ITINERARY OPTION 1

9 Day Gibb River Road Explorer – Day by Day

Western Kimberley & the Prison Boab Tree

The journey begins in Broome, heading north-east through the remote landscape of the Western Kimberley. Your guide shares the local history and stories of the people and environment as the scenery shifts from coastal scrub to red-earth cattle country.

A key stop is the infamous Prison Boab Tree – over 1,500 years old with a hollow girth of more than 14 metres. It was used in the 1890s as a lockup for Indigenous prisoners being transported to Derby for sentencing. There’s also a visit to one of the local Indigenous art centres, where guests see paintings of the culturally significant Wandjina and Gwion Gwion figures. Derby itself is home to some of the highest tidal movement in the world, and a walk along the horseshoe-shaped wharf rounds out the day.

Accommodation: Spinifex Hotel

Meals: Lunch

Trade tip: Broome is the natural gateway for this itinerary. Most international clients will arrive via Perth or Darwin. We can arrange pre-tour accommodation in Broome – Cable Beach is worth at least one night before departure.

Danggu Geikie Gorge Wildlife Cruise

A relaxed morning drive takes guests to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. After lunch, the group joins a cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge – a natural wonder carved between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian period, over 350 million years ago. The cruise reveals the gorge’s fascinating geology and its wildlife: freshwater crocodiles basking on the banks, a large variety of waterbirds, and fish visible in the clear water.

The group visits the picturesque old Fitzroy River ford before checking into accommodation for the evening.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Trade tip: The Geikie Gorge cruise is a good early-trip experience for clients who might be apprehensive about outback touring. It’s comfortable, accessible, and sets up the more adventurous days ahead.

Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge & the Gibb River Road

A big day. The route follows the Fairfield Leopold Road through stands of boab trees and limestone escarpments to Tunnel Creek – a 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range. Inside, stalactites, hidden caves, and wildlife. This is also where guests hear the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800s.

Next is Windjana Gorge, with its spectacular cliffs and resident freshwater crocodiles – close enough for photographs, far enough for comfort. After a picnic lunch inside the gorge, the group hits the Gibb River Road proper. The legendary track traverses the scenic King Leopold Ranges before arriving at the wilderness lodge.

Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trade tip: This day combines three genuinely different experiences – cave exploration, gorge scenery, and the start of the Gibb. It photographs well, which matters for clients who are active on social media. The freshwater crocs at Windjana are always a highlight.

Adcock Gorge & Bell Gorge

The morning begins with a visit to Adcock Gorge, off the beaten track and usually quiet. Then it’s on to Bell Gorge – one of the Kimberley’s most beautiful spots. A short walk leads down to a stunning waterfall and swimming hole. There’s ample time to explore, swim in the pristine gorge waters, and enjoy a picnic lunch with the sound of falling water as a backdrop.

Late afternoon, the group returns to accommodation at the base of the Precipice Range.

Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trade tip: Bell Gorge is the kind of place that sells the Kimberley to clients who haven’t been. The waterfall, the swimming hole, the walk in – it’s all very photogenic. This is a relaxed day by design, which works well after the busier Day 3.

Cattle Country & Home Valley Station

Heading east along the Gibb, the landscape shifts into the harsh but inspiring country that early cattle pioneers set through hoping to build a life. Many came and went. Some perished. Others became the backbone of Northern Australia’s pastoral industry. The guide brings these stories to life as the kilometres pass.

A surprise stop at an outback oasis for Devonshire tea breaks up the drive. The afternoon arrival at Home Valley Station, owned and operated by the Indigenous Land Corporation, is a welcome change of pace. Modern outback facilities set in beautiful lush surrounds.

Accommodation: Home Valley Station

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Trade tip: Home Valley operates a training academy in hospitality and tourism for local Indigenous men and women. It adds an authentic community dimension to the journey that resonates with internationally minded travellers.

El Questro Wilderness Park

After a short tour of Home Valley, the group crosses the mighty Pentecost River and journeys into the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park. This is the most famous station and tourism resort along the Gibb River Road, and the landscape – dotted with boab trees and framed by spectacular gorges – will be recognisable to anyone who has seen Baz Luhrmann’s film Australia.

Guests explore the station, take a dip in the warm spring waters of Zebedee Springs, and have the option of walking into the surreal Emma Gorge. The evening is free to wander the native gardens of the resort.

Accommodation: El Questro

Meals: Breakfast

Trade tip: El Questro is a name international clients recognise. The combination of Zebedee Springs and Emma Gorge gives guests flexibility – the springs are easy and relaxing, Emma Gorge is a bit more of a walk. Good for mixed-ability groups.

Purnululu National Park & Echidna Chasm

Departing El Questro and the Gibb River Road, the journey heads deep into World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park. This spectacular wilderness region is home to some of Australia’s most striking geological formations – the Bungle Bungle Range, with its distinctive orange and black striped domes shaped by rivers over 20 million years.

The group travels the Spring Creek Track and hikes to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock. Narrow in width with walls reaching 100 metres high, the chasm is at its most dramatic when the afternoon light penetrates the gap. It is a genuinely extraordinary place.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trade tip: Remarkably, the Bungle Bungles were only known to locals until the early 1980s. The national park was established in 1987 and World Heritage listed in 2003. That backstory surprises most international clients and adds to the sense of discovery.

Bungle Bungle Domes & Cathedral Gorge

A full day to continue exploring Purnululu. The famous beehive domes are the main event – their distinctive banding of orange silica and dark cyanobacteria creates a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth. A short walk leads into Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks form a natural amphitheatre with remarkable acoustics.

In the afternoon, there’s the option of a helicopter scenic flight that puts the entire Bungle Bungle range into perspective from above. It’s well worth recommending to clients. The evening finishes with drinks and nibbles as the sunset colours shift across the domes.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trade tip: The optional helicopter flight is the single best way to appreciate the scale of the Bungle Bungles. It’s at the guest’s own expense but strongly recommended. Two nights at the lodge means clients can take their time rather than rushing through.

Scenic Flight & Tour Conclusion

The final morning includes a scenic flight transfer to Kununurra, passing over the Argyle Diamond Mine and the vast Kimberley landscape from above. It’s a spectacular way to end the journey. The tour concludes with a drop-off at Kununurra airport or town, with regular onward flight connections to Broome, Perth, and Darwin.

Meals: Breakfast

Trade tip: The included scenic flight is a strong closing note. Luggage weight and size restrictions may apply on this transfer – we can assist with forwarding excess baggage if necessary. For clients continuing their Australian itinerary, Kununurra connects easily to Darwin, Perth, or back to Broome. We can build seamless onward arrangements.

ITINERARY OPTIONS

Additional Touring Options

Ultimate Kimberley Experience – 10 Days

  • Private departure with dedicated driver-guide
  • 3 nights El Questro Homestead – clifftop luxury for 18 guests
  • 3 nights Berkeley River Lodge – fly-in wilderness luxury
  • 2 nights Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge
  • Scenic charter flight conclusion to Kununurra or Darwin

8 Day Gibb River Road Explorer

  • Geikie Gorge Wildlife Cruise or Mimbi Caves
  • Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek & the Gibb River Road
  • Bell Gorge & Galvin’s Gorge swimming and bushwalking
  • El Questro – Emma Gorge & Zebedee Springs
  • Bungle Bungles – Cathedral Gorge, Echidna Chasm, optional helicopter
  • Scenic flight from Bungles to Kununurra included

Add This Destination to Your Australia or New Zealand Itinerary

Contact our team for trade rates, availability, and help packaging this tour into your clients’ tailor-made itineraries. As a leading inbound travel specialist for Australia and New Zealand, we’ll build the complete journey, including flights, accommodation, connecting tours, and onward travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Kimberley dry season runs from approximately April to October. During these months the Gibb River Road is open, river crossings are passable, and conditions are ideal – warm days, clear skies, and the gorge swimming holes are at their best. Most departures are concentrated between May and September. The wet season closes the road entirely due to flooding. Availability for peak-season departures is limited and accommodation along the route books out well in advance, so we recommend securing places 6 to 12 months ahead.
A reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Guests will be walking on uneven terrain including rocky gorge tracks, sandy creek beds, and some moderate hiking. The walks at Bell Gorge, Echidna Chasm, and Emma Gorge involve descents and ascents over rocky ground. None are extreme, but guests should be comfortable walking for an hour or so in warm conditions. The guides tailor the day’s activities to the group, which is one of the real advantages of small group touring. If a client has mobility concerns, let us know at booking so we can advise on which itinerary suits best.
Shared departures run with up to 8 guests per vehicle, with a guaranteed departure from just 2 guests. Private departures are exclusive to your clients – same vehicle, same guide, same itinerary, but with no other travellers along. Private tours offer complete flexibility on pace and can be tailored to specific interests. Both options use the same quality of accommodation and the same experienced local driver-guides. For couples, honeymooners, or incentive groups, private departures are the obvious choice.
All touring is conducted in fully equipped 4WDs – Toyota LandCruisers, Toyota HiAces, or Mercedes Sprinters depending on group size and itinerary. These vehicles are purpose-built for Kimberley conditions with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and ample space for luggage. The maximum of 8 guests per vehicle means everyone gets a window seat and plenty of room.
The Kimberley pairs well with a wide range of Australian experiences. Common extensions include Broome (Cable Beach, pearling history, Staircase to the Moon), Darwin and Kakadu National Park, Uluru and the Red Centre, and east coast destinations like the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney. We build complete Australian itineraries for the travel trade – flights, accommodation, touring, and transfers across the country. The Kimberley works particularly well as the hero experience within a 2- to 4-week Australian journey. Contact us at enquiries@aabh.com.au to discuss how we can package it for your clients.