EXPERIENCES / KIMBERLEY
Kimberley Highlights No 2
Overview
- Two sections, either of which can be done on its own.
- 1) Ord River canoe, a perfect way to acclimatise before the long walks.
- 2) Carr Boyd Range: Spring fed creeks trickle through deep, cool gorges and lovely pools bounded by a lush vegetation.
We created this trip to give you the most variety possible at this time of year when other areas have dried up. Both sections are spectacular in their own way. Each section includes beautiful pools, perfect for swimming. More than just walks, this trip is an experience you'll never forget.
KIMBERLEY
Aug 18-27 2025
1) Ord River Canoe
From Kununurra we are driven to Lake Argyle where we put the canoes in the river just below the main dam. The next four days are spent doing a leisurely paddle back to Kununurra, stopping to do a few day walks up into the hills through which we are passing.
2) Carr Boyd Range
From the road, the Carr Boyds present a forbidding face, dry, barren, rugged beyond belief.
Up close, they show a different nature. Spring fed creeks trickle through deep, cool gorges and lovely pools bounded by a lush vegetation.
A boat ride up the Ord River brings us to a drop off on Cooliman Creek. A relatively flat walk of about 4 km gets us to the first of the many waterfalls and pools we get to enjoy on this walk.
One waterfall follows another as we make our way up one creek, then overland and down another.
Along the way we stop to enjoy numerous swims and take time to simply relax and look at nature around us.
We exit the range near Packsaddle Creek where we are met by the pick up vehicle that brings us back to Kununurra.
Details
DATES
August 18-27
PRICES
Full price: A$5095
Sec 1: Aug 19-22: A$2595
Sec 2: Aug 23-28: A$2795
GROUP SIZE
4 - 12 guests
CAMP SITES
Mix of sand and rock ledges. Most sites are good to excellent. You are unlikely to see anyone else along most of the the walks.
ART
We visit a few art sites
SWIMMING
Good swimming on both sections.
WILDLIFE
Birds are always present but spread out at this time of year. You are unlikely to see many large animals. The Ord Canoe section gives you the best birds as well as a good chance to see small freshwater crocodiles.
CLIMATE
Although August is cool compared to the three months which follow, it is hot. The average daily maximum is about 33ºC (92ºF). It is, however, still reasonably cool at night. The average nightly minimum is about 16ºC (61ºF). The all time record low is 11ºC (52ºF). Rain is highly unlikely but it can get dewy at night. A fly over a mosquito net or dome can help keep you dry.
COOKING
We should be able to have campfires on both sections. How water will be available every morning.
WALK RATING - MODERATE
Terrain
Highly varied. Every section is different. Please see the PDF trip notes for details.
Vegetation
Much of the walking is through relatively flat, open woodland with a grassy understorey.
Distance
4-6 hours per day
Pack Weight
Day pack only on section one. You need to carry 6 days of food on section two.
Itinerary
*This itinerary is subject to change
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