Kimberley camping tour: Mitchell Falls helicopter flight

Hike gorges, swim under waterfalls, and fly over Mitchell Falls on a 15-day outback loop

A 15-day camping tour from Broome through the Kimberley with a professional guide, covering Windjana Gorge, Bell Gorge, Manning Gorge, the Mitchell Plateau and Purnululu National Park, ending with a boat trip down Geikie Gorge. The tour includes hotel pickup in Broome, all meals prepared fresh daily, camping equipment, national park fees, and a complimentary helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls. Children from age 8 are welcome. The group camps each night and hikes into gorges for swimming and exploration.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Broome to Windjana Gorge

• Depart Broome to Derby
• Visit Norval Art Gallery
• Explore Tunnel Creek
• Walk Windjana Gorge
• Set up camp at Windjana Gorge

Day 2: Windjana Gorge to Silent Grove

• Drive north on Gibb River Rd
• Hike Bell Gorge
• Swim in Bell Creek pools
• Camp at Silent Grove

Day 3: Silent Grove to Mt Barnett

• Hike to Adcock Gorge
• Drive to Galvans Gorge
• Lunch and swim at Galvans Gorge
• Camp at Mt Barnett
• Relax around campfire

Day 4: Manning Gorge

• Hike to Manning Falls
• Swim at Manning Falls
• Relax by Barnett River
• Camp at Mt Barnett
• Relax around campfire

Day 5: Mt Barnett to Munurru

• Drive Gibb River Road
• Stop at Drysdale River Station
• Explore Aboriginal Rock art sites
• Swim in King Edward River
• Camp at Munurru

Day 6: Mitchell Plateau

• Drive Port Warrender Road
• Helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls
• Explore top of Mitchell Falls
• Swim at Mitchell Falls
• Hike back to carpark
• Return to camp at Munurru

Day 7: Munurru to El Questro

• Drive back to Gibb River Road
• Stop at Ellenbrae Station for tea
• Enjoy views of Kimberley and Cockburn Range
• Camp at El Questro Wilderness Park

Day 8: El Questro

• Swim at Zebedee Thermal Pools
• Hike 1.2km into Emma Gorge
• Enjoy lunch
• Watch sunset with drinks and appetizers

Day 9: El Questro

• Hike to El Questro Gorge halfway pool
• Relax at camp (optional)
• Lunch
• Optional Chamberlain Gorge cruise
• Catch up on washing

Day 10: El Questro to Kununurra

• Visit Wyndham town
• Visit 5 Rivers lookout and museum
• Lunch at Parry Creek Farm
• Stop at Ivanhoe Crossing, The Hoochery, Sandalwood Factory
• Camp at Kimberleyland Kununurra

Day 11: Ord River, Lake Argyle, Kununurra

• Walk through town to art galleries
• Visit Argyle diamonds
• Boat cruise on Ord River
• Scenic coach tour through Durack Country
• Return to Kununurra camp

Day 12: Kununurra to Purnululu National Park

• Drive to Purnululu National Park
• Watch sunset behind Bungle Bungle Ranges
• Enjoy Champagne at sunset
• Camp at Purnululu National Park

Day 13: Purnululu National Park

• Walk and explore beehive formations
• Hike Echidna Chasm
• Hike Cathedral Gorge
• Hike Piccaninny Creek Lookout
• Optional helicopter flight over Bungles

Day 14: Purnululu to Fitzroy Crossing

• Drive to Halls Creek for morning tea
• Travel Great Northern Highway
• Stop for lunch and views
• Camp at Fitzroy River Lodge
• Evening walk along river

Day 15: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome

• Boat tour down Fitzroy River
• View Geikie Gorge
• Return to Broome
• Transfer to accommodation

The experience

The tour leaves Broome heading south to Windjana Gorge, a 3.5 km gorge cut through the Napier Range by the Lennard River and significant to local Aboriginal people. From there the route follows the Gibb River Road north through a series of gorges: Bell Gorge with its cascading falls and pools, Manning Gorge with its falls and river banks, and smaller sites like Adcock Gorge and Galvans Gorge. Each stop involves a hike and a swim. The road itself is 4WD terrain, slow and steady, and the drive days vary from relaxed to substantial depending on the destination.

The Mitchell Plateau day is built around the complimentary helicopter flight. You depart camp mid-morning, fly over the Mitchell Falls and the plateau, then explore the top of the falls on foot and hike 3.5 km back to the carpark, stopping at Aboriginal rock art sites along the way. From there the tour heads east to El Questro Wilderness Park for three nights, where you swim in the thermal pools at Zebedee Springs, hike into Emma Gorge, and have the option to take a Chamberlain Gorge cruise (booked at checkout). The second half of the tour moves to Kununurra for two nights, including a three-quarter day boat cruise along 55 km of the Ord River between Kununurra and Lake Argyle, then continues to Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles), a World Heritage site known for its orange and grey beehive-shaped domes. You hike into Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek Lookout. The final two days take you to Fitzroy Crossing and then back to Broome, ending with a boat tour down the Fitzroy River through Geikie Gorge.

All camping equipment is provided (tent, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow), and meals are prepared fresh each day: breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snacks and fresh fruit. An experienced driver-guide leads the group throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Broome are included, as are all national park fees, bottled water and hot drinks. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Broome.
• all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared fresh daily.
• snacks and fresh fruit.
• complimentary coffee and tea.
• all camping equipment including tent, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow.
• complimentary helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls.
• all national park fees.
• bottled water.
• experienced professional driver-guide throughout.
• three-quarter day boat cruise on the Ord River.
• final boat tour through Geikie Gorge.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 Jul 2027

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Outback horizons

Is this one for you?This is a shared camping tour with a professional guide leading the group through a fixed 15-day itinerary, so it suits travelers who want the Kimberley's full arc (gorges, waterfalls, the helicopter and Purnululu) without arranging transport or managing logistics, and who are comfortable sleeping in a tent and hiking daily. If you prefer hotels or a shorter trip, look at the 13-day or 17-day options, or a different format.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What is Windjana Gorge like when we arrive on day one?

Windjana Gorge is a 3.5 km gorge cut through the Napier Range by the Lennard River, holding special significance to local Aboriginal people. You walk up the gorge before the group sets up camp there for the night.

Does the helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls cost extra?

No, the helicopter flight over the Mitchell Falls and Mitchell Plateau is complimentary and included in the tour price. After the flight you explore the top of the falls on foot and hike 3.5 km back to the carpark.

How many nights do we spend at El Questro?

You camp at El Questro Wilderness Park for three nights. The first day includes swimming at Zebedee Springs thermal pools and hiking into Emma Gorge. The second day offers a hike into El Questro Gorge or the option to relax at camp, plus an optional Chamberlain Gorge cruise if booked at checkout.

What happens on the final day back in Broome?

The final day is a boat tour down the Fitzroy River through Geikie Gorge, offering views and photo opportunities. The group returns to Broome late afternoon and is dropped at pre-arranged accommodation.

What meals are included each day?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily, prepared fresh by the tour operator. Snacks and fresh fruit are provided throughout the day, along with complimentary coffee and tea.