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Shop 2, 70 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale Phone: 5152 6533 Lic. No. 30002 www.cooperstravel.com [email protected] tour hiGhliGhts to inCludE: • Guided town tour, Kununurra • Durack Homestead & Ord River Cruise, Kununurra • Five Rivers Lookout at Wyndham • El Questro Station including Zebedee Springs & Emma Gorge • Sundowners overlooking Cockburn Ranges at Home Valley • Spectacular Bell Gorge & Galvans Gorge • Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek • Geikie Gorge Cruise & Derby sightseeing • Cape Leveque • Broome sightseeing & 4 night stay multiPlE niGht stays: Kununurra 3 Nights, Home Valley 2 Nights, Bell Gorge 2 Nights & Broome 4 nights. A reasonable degree of Mobility is required. GiPPsland dEParturE thE GrEat KimbErlEy FrontiEr 16 days fully escorted by bill & lynne Cooper departing 13 august, 2019 Exclusive small group tour, fully accommodated and leisurely paced. Please enquire for our group air fares

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Page 1: ˇˇ˙ a d d ˇaˆ˝˛ˆ ˝ ˆ a˝ b ˆ ˚ ˆ˘ ˝ ˆ€¦ · highlights tour of Darwin before reboarding our flight from Darwin to Kununurra. On Arrival into Kununurra meet your

Shop 2, 70 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale

Phone: 5152 6533 Lic. No. 30002www.cooperstravel.com [email protected]

tour hiGhliGhts to inCludE:

• Guided town tour, Kununurra

• Durack Homestead & Ord River Cruise,

Kununurra

• Five Rivers Lookout at Wyndham

• El Questro Station including Zebedee Springs

& Emma Gorge

• Sundowners overlooking Cockburn Ranges at

Home Valley

• Spectacular Bell Gorge & Galvans Gorge

• Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek

• Geikie Gorge Cruise & Derby sightseeing

• Cape Leveque

• Broome sightseeing & 4 night stay

multiPlE niGht stays:

Kununurra 3 Nights, Home Valley 2 Nights,

Bell Gorge 2 Nights & Broome 4 nights.

A reasonable degree of Mobility is required.

GiPPsland dEParturE

thE GrEat KimbErlEy FrontiEr16 days fully escorted by bill & lynne Cooper

departing 13 august, 2019

Exclusive small group tour, fully accommodated and leisurely paced.

Please enquire for

our group airfares

Page 2: ˇˇ˙ a d d ˇaˆ˝˛ˆ ˝ ˆ a˝ b ˆ ˚ ˆ˘ ˝ ˆ€¦ · highlights tour of Darwin before reboarding our flight from Darwin to Kununurra. On Arrival into Kununurra meet your

itinEraryTuesday, 13 August TRANSFER (-)from Bairnsdale to Park Royal MelbourneAirport for our overnight accommodation.

Wednesday, 14 AugustARRIVE KUNUNURRA (D)Be ready for an early departure fromMelbourne to Kununurra, via Darwin. Onarrival into Darwin, you will enjoy a briefhighlights tour of Darwin before reboardingour flight from Darwin to Kununurra. OnArrival into Kununurra meet your tourdriver and transfer to the accommodationto check-in before a pre tour briefing withdinner this evening. Overnight: TheKimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra

Thursday, 15 AugustKUNUNURRA SIGHTSEEING (BD)This morning our local guide joins us for atour of the town itself, the Ord Riverirrigation scheme farms, Ivanhoe Crossing,Diversion Dam, Indian sandalwoodplantations, hybrid seed production pluschia, melon and pumpkin crops. After anearly lunch (own expense), travel out to therelocated original homestead of thepioneering Durack family from ArgyleDowns and cross the Lake Argyle dam wallthat holds the water for the gravity fed Ordirrigation scheme. Board your cruise boatfor the Ord River cruise into Kununurra,enjoying a spectacular Kimberley sunsetover the Carr Boyd Ranges and LakeKununurra. Overnight: The KimberleyGrande Resort, Kununurra

Friday, 16 AugustFREE DAY OR OPTIONAL BUNGLEBUNGLES FLY/DRIVE TOUR (B)Free Day to explore at leisure oralternatively you have a wonderful chanceto visit the famous Bungle Bungles area..Please enquire about a range of touringoptions available. BUNGLE BUNGLE OPTIONAL TOUR: Awonderful chance to visit the worldfamous Bungle Bungles area with itsunique beehive shaped domes. After anearly breakfast fly by light aircraft into theBungle Bungles Ranges. Transfer into4WD’s and visit Cathedral Gorge,Piccaninny Creek and Bellburn Camp. Onyour scenic flight to and from the BungleBungles today see the Ord River irrigationscheme, Ord River, Lake Argyle and theArgyle Diamond Mine before returning toKununurra late afternoon. Tour must be prebooked prior to departure and seats fillquickly therefore we would recommendbooking early. Lunch is included as part ofthis tour. Overnight: The Kimberley GrandeResort, Kununurra

Saturday, 17 AugustKUNUNURRA – WYNDHAM – HOMEVALLEY STATION (BLD)After an early breakfast travel to thenorthern most port town of Wyndham andmarvel at the picturesque landscape of theKimberley and its rivers plus CambridgeGulf from the Five Rivers Lookout. Enterthe heart of the Kimberley as the goinggets tough but the scenery is superbtravelling along the Gibb River Road,through the Cockburn Ranges, spending

time enroute at Emma Gorge in El QuestroStation to see the spectacular waterfallsand pools before arriving at Home ValleyStation in time for dinner. Overnight: HomeValley Station

Sunday, 18 AugustHOME VALLEY STATION – EL QUESTROSTATION (BD)This morning travel to El Questro Stationand visit Zebedee Springs with time for astroll or swim in the pools set amongst thepalm trees with its unique circularbackdrop gorge wall and crystal clear rockpools. Afterwards enjoy some free time atthe station homestead before travellingback to Home Valley where the remainderof the afternoon is at leisure, perhaps forsome optional Barramundi fishing. Thisevening enjoy sunset drinks overlookingthe Pentecost River and scenic CockburnRanges before dinner. Overnight: HomeValley Station

Monday, 19 AugustHOME VALLEY STATION – BELL GORGE(BLD)This morning stop at Ellenbrae Station, aworking cattle property of 1 million acres,and enjoy morning tea in the gardensincluding their famous scones (ownexpense). Follow the Gibb River Roadthrough vast cattle stations and stop off tovisit and walk into Galvans Gorge.Continue later in the day through scenicrocky outcrops ending the day on the oldSilent Grove Station site for our two nightstopover. Overnight: Bell Gorge WildernessLodge (Tented Camp)

Tuesday, 20 AugustBELL GORGE (BLD)After a leisurely breakfast spend the dayexploring, walking or swimming at one ofthe most spectacular gorges in theKimberley, Bell Gorge, located in the KingLeopold Range Conservation Park. Later inthe day return to our tented camp for asundowner drink and dinner. Note: A goodlevel of fitness is required for the 2kmwalk into Bell Gorge - tracks are rocky,uneven and steep at times therefore goodnon-slip shoes are required. Overnight:Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge (TentedCamp)

Wednesday, 21 AugustWINDJANA GORGE & TUNNEL CREEK –FITZROY CROSSING (BLD)This morning stop off and view LennardRiver Gorge and pass through the scenicNapier Ranges on Napier Downs Station.Afterwards visit and walk into magnificentWindjana Gorge with its walls soaring 80metres above the riverbed. Continue toTunnel Creek – an underground streamlocated in the King Leopold Ranges toenjoy a walk through the creek and marvelat this unique stream in its aridenvironment (please bring a torch and wetweather shoes). End the day travelling toour accommodation on the banks of themighty Fitzroy River. Overnight: FitzroyRiver Lodge

Thursday, 22 AugustFITZROY CROSSING – GEIKIE GORGECRUISE – DERBY (BLD)This morning enjoy a leisurely cruise down

Geikie Gorge to see the abundant wildlifeand crocodiles sunning themselves on thebanks of the river. Continue to Derby onKing Sound, and on arrival see the BoabPrison Tree and Myall Stock Trough. Thisevening transfer to the unique circularwharf and enjoy dinner and a spectacularKimberley sunset overlooking King Sound.Overnight: Spinifex Hotel, Derby

Friday, 23 AugustDERBY – CAPE LEVEQUE (BLD)Today continue through the Kimberleylandscape dotted with boab trees, crossthe Fitzroy River and head north to scenicCape Leveque situated in the BuccaneerArchipelago. Stop off at Beagle Bay to seethe unique church built with local stoneand pearl shell which has just celebratedits centenary and visit One Arm Pointenroute to the Cape. Time later in the dayfor a stroll along the pristine beach.Overnight: Kooljaman at Cape Leveque –Safari Tents

Saturday, 24 AugustCAPE LEVEQUE – WILLIE CREEK PEARLFARM – BROOME (B)Time again for morning activities at thispicturesque site before making our returnto the cosmopolitan pearling centre ofBroome, stopping at Willie Creek PearlFarm for an informative talk on the oysterindustry including a boat trip out to theoyster beds before arriving in Broome forour four night stay. Overnight: SeashellsBroome - Apartments

Sunday, 25 AugustBROOME SIGHTSEEING (-)Today see the highlights of Broomeincluding historic Chinatown, the Sunoutdoor theatre, the Japanese Pearl DiversCemetery, Gantheaume Point, Broomewharf & port and the Dinosaur’s footprints.Afterwards some time at leisure beforetransferring to Cable Beach to enjoy aspectacular sunset and optional camelride. Dinner is at own expense thisevening. Overnight: Seashells Broome -Apartments

Monday, 26 AugustBROOME FREE DAY – HORIZONTALFALLS OPTIONAL TOUR (-)A full free day for private sightseeing orperhaps to engage in one of our optionalexcursions to Horizontal Falls or othertouring options. Please enquire for fulldetails. HORIZONTAL FALLS OPTIONAL TOUR: Flyfrom Broome to Horizontal Falls on boarda Seaplane and enjoy a spectacularlanding on the calm waters of Talbot Bay.Transfer to fast boat and enjoy theexperience of the incredible tidal power ofthis natural phenomenon as you are takenthrough the falls. Enjoy breakfast or lunchon the houseboat. View Paspaley pearlfarms in Talbot Bay as we take off for ourreturn flight. Fly at 200m over hundreds ofislands of the Buccaneer Archipelago andCape Leveque before heading south alongthe coast of the Dampier Peninsula overLombadina, Beagle Bay, Carnot Bay, WillieCreek & Cable Beach prior to landing inBroome. Overnight: Seashells Broome -Apartments

Tuesday, 27 AugustBROOME (D)A full free day for optional activities andpersonal sightseeing. This evening walkthe short distance to Matso’s BreweryRestaurant for a special farewell dinner toreminisce about the events andhappenings of the past fourteen days.Overnight: Seashells Broome Apartments

Wednesday, 28 AugustBROOME – FLY HOME (-)Have the opportunity for last minuteshopping to buy mementos or take a finalstroll or swim along Cable Beach beforetransferring to Broome Airport to yourflight to Melbourne and coach transfer toBairnsdale, so ending a memorable trip tothe Kimberley Region.

Tour Package Includes:• Air-conditioned vehicle travel withexperienced driver/guide.

• Twin share accommodationthroughout.

• Meals as specified in your Itinerary(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

• All entry fees to sightseeingactivities as listed in the itinerary.

• All transfers.

Tour Package does not include:• Airfares to Kununurra or fromBroome.

• Optional tours mentioned in Itinerary

• Travel insurance – for a quote or topurchase a policy please contactCoopers Travel.

• Items of personal nature eg.laundry/phone and any optionalextras/trips listed in the itinerary.

• Alcoholic & non alcoholic beveragesand meals not indicated in theitinerary.

Fares - Total Package

Twin share, per person $7295.00

Single surcharge $2295.00

• A non-refundable deposit of $500p.p. is requiredto secure your booking, please enquire for fullterms & conditions.• Airfares not included. Enquire for our specialgroup airfares.

Conditions Apply:

* Based on a minimum of 16 passengerstravelling.

**These prices are approximate only and willbe confirmed at time of booking.

• CANCELLATION: In the event of cancellation,levies will apply, please see bookingconditions for details.

• Surcharges may apply in certain instances.

• Alterations to the itinerary may occur – afinal confirmed itinerary will be provided with your travel documentationapproximately 3 weeks prior to departure.

• A non-refundable deposit of $500p.p. isrequired to secure your booking, pleaseenquire for full terms & conditions.