Uptuyu is pleased to announce an indulgent Kimberley epic journey including attendance at the finale of the Jandamarra returns performance at Windjana Gorge. Travel in the comfort of a 4WD tour coach with your exclusive group of 12 passengers. Enjoy fresh cooked meals as you explore the ever changing and remarkable Aboriginal Kimberley.
At Oongkalkada we promise you an adventure of a lifetime, a journey that will give true meaning to "seizing the moment". As our guest, you share this rare country with its traditional owners. Within 200Km from Broome you will find your exclusive camp resting amongst a remarkable Kimberley wilderness setting, with the mighty Fitzroy River at your doorstep, fresh mineral springs surrounding your camp base and an amazing array of fauna and flora as your backdrop.
Here you will find the real Aboriginal Kimberley. Your epic journey commences from this amazing location where you will spend two nights enjoying this remarkable outback location in luxurious eco-tent accommodation.
Take in a picnic amongst some Kimberley wetlands. This wetland ecosystem provides a startling array of birdlife and seasonal water lilies as a backdrop to splendid lakes and creek systems. A short drive from the wilderness camp takes you to a spring fed lake. Enjoy the serene scene as the sun sets quietly and you learn the skill of casting a net into the lake to catch your own bounty of cherubin - the freshwater prawn of the Kimberley.
Try your hand at catching an elusive barramundi at the mighty Fitzroy River. A short walk from the wilderness camp base offers awesome fishing opportunities at an exclusive river location.
Travel the backroads of the Udialla Springs station to take a scenic view of Nyikina country. You will take a 4WD adventure through dry creek beds and little known tracks to visit peaceful river locations and lush spring systems. ake a guided walk from the wilderness camp to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, walking through spring systems and across to the mighty Fitzroy River.
On the third day, your opportunity to truly seize the moment has arrived. We head off today to Bunuba country to visit Bandilngan: the Windjana Gorge Spectacular. Learn the legend of Jandamarra, an opportunity to have the real story revealed with insight and provide a passionate account of Australian history which deserves to be known by all.
At Windjana Gorge the stage will be located at the foot of towering cliffs by the entrance to the gorge. The spectacular rockface will be incorporated into the performances by using large format projection to project animations directly onto the cliff behind and above the stage. A fresh camp breakfast prepares us for the last day of this journey.
In the morning we have the opportunity to take in the magnificent Windjana Gorge with the opportunity for early risers to walk through this classic world geological feature, also a great place to spot fresh water crocs and explore ancient cave art.
On to Tunnel Creek, offering the opportunity for a cool walk through a 750m cavern through the Napier range, part of the 350 million year old Devonian Reef System where you are bound to see bats along the way to a refreshing billabong, swim and explore some rock art before we make our way back to Broome.
4 day journey departs Broome 25 July and includes all meals, 2 nights wilderness camp twin-share accommodation, tickets to the Jandamarra Returns performance, camping at Windjana Gorge and all tours and transfers. $1420 inclusive 25 - 28 July
