Kapalga Travel Pty Limited
Hours: 7am-7pm
Experience the ultimate 9‑day outback camping adventure with a local company who have exceptional knowledge of the Kimberley region; keeping you safe whilst on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Their experienced and much-loved guides are as passionate as they come, and will have you exploring the very best of the Kimberley!”
Kapalga Travel specialise in camping, hiking & sightseeing tours in the Top End of Australia. We run two 9‑day tours (Darwin-Broome and Broome-Darwin) through the Kimberley outback in western Australia and travel along the Gibb River Road. These tours are suited to anyone who is fit, active and keen to go on an adventure and explore the remote wilderness. They’re not luxury tours, passengers will often be bush camping with little or no facilities. Our 9‑day Kimberley tour is all about embracing adventure, forgetting about home-comforts and getting to grips with the outback experience.
We run private charters anywhere in the Top End of Australia whether it’s in the Kimberley, Kakadu, Litchfield, Arnhem Land or beyond. Our guide Adam has 8 years experience taking tours through western Australia and the Northern Territory; he’s taken tours from Darwin — Perth (and the reverse), Darwin — Kakadu — Arnhem Land and Darwin — Alice Springs (and the reverse); these are just a few examples. We encourage anyone looking for a personal itinerary to contact us. Our private charters allow us to design and operate a tour catering for the specific requirements of the client, whether they are travelling as an individual, a couple or a group and no matter what age. They simply need to tell us the style of tour they are looking for, whether it’s luxury or basic, active or gentle, and we can put together an itinerary and run a tour to suit their requests.
We also offer a 1‑day tour to Litchfield National Park which is suitable for anyone wanting an adventure away from the city, individuals can book or it can be booked as a private charter on any day (March — November).
The company is owned and run out of Darwin in the Northern Territory by Adam Bowen & Lucy Periton. Adam is our driver & guide who began working in the Kimberley 10 years ago and has been a tour guide in the Top End for 8 years. He has extensive knowledge and experience in the area, and frequently receives 10/10 from his passengers at the end of a tour. He is enthusiastic by nature, he loves the Kimberley region and he has a genuine passion and interest in local wildlife, rock art as well as fauna & flora. He grew up spending all his time exploring bushland near his hometown and learning about birds and orchids with his father and grandfather. He is a natural explorer simply doing the job he loves. He is friendly & fun to be around; he knows how to have a good time but also knows how to keep people safe in remote areas and what to do in an emergency.
Lucy Periton is the organiser. She manages the day-to-day running of the business. Lucy is originally from England and has a passion for travel; she discovered the Kimberley in 2012 and immediately realised it was her favourite part of Australia. Adam & Lucy have combined their passion for the unique Kimberley outback and their love of the Top End lifestyle, to create a company driven to provide once-in-a-life-time experiences to visitors in the Top End.
Adam & Lucy set up Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours because they wanted to provide tours that allowed visitors to explore and travel the way they have always enjoyed. They focus on delivering the ultimate outback adventures by getting off the beaten track and discovering the very best of what the Kimberley and the Top End has to offer. They want to show passengers the bare bones of the region and allow them to get carried away in nature and forget about the big city lights they’ve left behind.
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This tour is designed to deliver the ultimate off-road adventure tour through the remote Kimberley outback, allowing you to experience the very best of nature, wildlife and adventure, as you travel along the Gibb River Road.
It’s all about seeing the Kimberley the way it should be seen. We bush camp throughout the tour, prepare all our own meals and sleep under the stars in a swag. Our vibe is relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a group of mates, and having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
The tour begins in Broome when your guide picks you up around 6am and you start heading towards the Gibb, but not before stopping to observe Derby’s famous Boab Prison Tree.
Over the next few days you’ll observe rock art and wildlife as well as enjoy plenty of swimming as you hike into Tunnel
Creek, Windjana Gorge, Bell Gorge, Adcock Gorge, Galvans Gorge and Manning Gorge. You will then cross the Pentacost River and make your way to the famous El Questro station for two nights. This region lends itself to trekking and cooling-off in the most picturesque swimming holes.
Your next venture is the Bungle Bungles where you will visit many sites highlighting the amazing rock formations that exist in the National Park. You will spend two nights sleeping under the stars before making your way towards Kununurra and Lake Argyle for our exclusive island cruise and camping experience.
As you reach the end of your tour you’ll learn about the aboriginal history at Gingers Hill in Keep River National Park, as well as visit Jubarra (Gregory) National Park and the Victoria River region for more opportunities to observe rock art sites.
The final day will see you enter Katherine Gorge and take a refreshing swim at Edith Falls before arriving in the
Northern Territory’s capital city of Darwin.
This tour is designed to deliver the ultimate off-road adventure tour through the remote Kimberley outback, allowing you to experience the very best of nature, wildlife and adventure, as you travel along the Gibb River Road.
It’s all about seeing the Kimberley the way it should be seen. We bush camp throughout the tour, prepare all our own meals and sleep under the stars in a swag. Our vibe is relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a group of mates, and having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
The tour begins in Broome when your guide picks you up around 6am and you start heading towards the Gibb, but not before stopping to observe Derby’s famous Boab Prison Tree.
Over the next few days you’ll observe rock art and wildlife as well as enjoy plenty of swimming as you hike into Tunnel
Creek, Windjana Gorge, Bell Gorge, Adcock Gorge, Galvans Gorge and Manning Gorge. You will then cross the Pentacost River and make your way to the famous El Questro station for two nights. This region lends itself to trekking and cooling-off in the most picturesque swimming holes.
Your next venture is the Bungle Bungles where you will visit many sites highlighting the amazing rock formations that exist in the National Park. You will spend two nights sleeping under the stars before making your way towards Kununurra and Lake Argyle for our exclusive island cruise and camping experience.
As you reach the end of your tour you’ll learn about the aboriginal history at Gingers Hill in Keep River National Park, as well as visit Jubarra (Gregory) National Park and the Victoria River region for more opportunities to observe rock art sites.
The final day will see you enter Katherine Gorge and take a refreshing swim at Edith Falls before arriving in the
Northern Territory’s capital city of Darwin.
This tour takes you on an incredible journey through the tropical rainforest of Queensland, the Gulf country and Kakadu, allowing you to experience the nature, wildlife and endless adventure, as you travel along the Savannah Way.
It’s all about seeing the outback the way it should be seen. We bush camp throughout the tour, prepare all our own meals and sleep under the stars in a swag. Our vibe is relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a group of mates, and having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
We depart Cairns at 7.30am and head west into the mountains fora swim the picturesque Josephine Falls, before continuing to Kalkani crater and the unique Undara lava tubes.
We then make our way into the Gulf Country visiting Frys crocodile, the historic mining town of Croydon, Leichhardt Falls, Burke and Wills most northern campsite 119, Lawn Hill gorge, Echo Gorge, Hells Gate and Lorrella Springs. After plenty of exploring and swimming we enter into Limmen National Park, stopping in at the Southern Lost City and Butterfly gorge.
We follow the Roper River up to Mataranka thermal pools or Bitter Springs before spending a few days exploring the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. We’ll take a look at the detailed Aboriginal rock art of the Ubirr region and visit the natural infinity pool at Gunlom Falls, as well as visit a bird watcher’s paradise — Yellow Waters Billabong.
Our final stop is a wildlife cruise as we approach our final stop, Darwin.
the great explorers John McDouall Stuart and Edward John Eyre. Explore
the history of our historic Ghan railway and the old overland telegraph
line. This tour ventures through remote parts of Australia taking in
spectacular desert scenery in the Painted Desert, Pedirika Desert,
Central Australian Desert and Simpson Deserts. See some of the
country’s greatest landmarks — Katherine Gorge, Karlu Karlu (Devils
Marbles), Kings Canyon, Uluru, Flinders ranges and Lake Ayre (Kati
Thanda) to name a few.
This tour takes you on an incredible journey through the Kimberley outback allowing you to experience the nature, wildlife and endless adventure, as you make your way along the Gibb River Road.
It’s all about seeing the Kimberley the way it should be seen. We bush camp throughout the tour, prepare all our own meals and sleep under the stars in a swag. Our vibe is relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a group of mates, and having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
The adventure starts in Darwin where your guide will pick you up about 6am.
On the first day you’ll head towards Katherine and stop to observe the intriguing Magnetic and Cathedral termite mounds, before hiking into Edith Falls where you can take a refreshing swim.
Over the next few days you’ll head into the Victoria River region where you can observe the ancient rock art, and you’ll have the opportunity to take a cruise on Lake Argyle before venturing on to the Bungle Bungle range.
After exploring the Bungle Bungles you will join the Gibb River Road and arrive at the famous El Questro station. This region lends itself to trekking and cooling-off in the most picturesque swimming holes.
After El Questro you’ll continue the journey along the Gibb River Road venturing into Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge, Bell Gorge, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek; before arriving at our final destination, the pearling capital of Broome.
This tour takes you on an incredible journey through the Kimberley outback allowing you to experience the nature, wildlife and endless adventure, as you make your way along the Gibb River Road.
It’s all about seeing the Kimberley the way it should be seen. We bush camp throughout the tour, prepare all our own meals and sleep under the stars in a swag. Our vibe is relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a group of mates, and having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
The adventure starts in Darwin where your guide will pick you up about 6am.
On the first day you’ll head towards Katherine and stop to observe the intriguing Magnetic and Cathedral termite mounds, before hiking into Edith Falls where you can take a refreshing swim.
Over the next few days you’ll head into the Victoria River region where you can observe the ancient rock art, and you’ll have the opportunity to take a cruise on Lake Argyle before venturing on to the Bungle Bungle range.
After exploring the Bungle Bungles you will join the Gibb River Road and arrive at the famous El Questro station. This region lends itself to trekking and cooling-off in the most picturesque swimming holes.
After El Questro you’ll continue the journey along the Gibb River Road venturing into Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge, Bell Gorge, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek; before arriving at our final destination, the pearling capital of Broome.
This tour takes you on an incredible journey through Kakadu, the Gulf country and the tropical rainforest of Queensland; allowing you to experience the nature, wildlife and endless adventure, as you travel along the Savannah Way.
It’s all about seeing the outback the way it should be seen. We bush camp throughout the tour, prepare all our own meals and sleep under the stars in a swag. Our vibe is relaxed and friendly; we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a group of mates, and having the time of your life in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
The adventure starts in Darwin where your guide will pick you up about 6am and your first stop will be a wildlife cruise on the beautiful Corroboree Billabong.
We will spend the first few days exploring the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park, taking a look at the detailed Aboriginal rock art of the Ubirr region and taking a swim in the natural infinity pool at Gunlom Falls, as well as visit a bird watcher’s paradise — Yellow Waters Billabong.
We then journey south stopping in at the thermal pools of Mataranka or Bitter Springs before joining the Savannah Way heading east. We follow the Roper River and arrive at Limmen National Park to visit the Southern Lost City, Butterfly Gorge, Lorella Springs, Hells Gate and Echo Gorge. We then carry on to Lawn Hill Gorge, Leichhardt Falls, and we visit the historic Burke and Wills campsite 119. After this we’ll stop to see Frys crocodile, the historic mining town of Croydon, the Udara lava tubes, Kalkani Crater and the picturesque Joesphine Falls.
Finally arriving in the tropical City of Cairns.
A 7‑day adventure through Kakadu National Park & Arnhem Land seeing some of the best natural sites Australia has to offer. Immerse yourself in the local culture and learn about the traditions and beliefs of the aboriginal people, as well as see historic sites and rarely seen ancient rock art paintings.
Starting in Darwin we’ll drive out to Corroboree billabong for a morning cruise. This a great opportunity to see Saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat and observe the local bird life.
We’ll enter into the world-famous Kakadu National Park and go for a walk and a swim in two of Kakadu’s most-loved waterfalls, Jim Jim Falls and Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) and watch an unmissable Top End sunset at Ubirr rock. We’ll also visit a couple of cultural centres to learn about the local culture and the beliefs and traditions of the aboriginal people.
We’ll go on the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River, where an Aboriginal guide provides an insight into the local culture and mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. About midway through the tour we’ll cross the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land and make our first stop at the Injalak Arts & Crafts Centre in Oenpelli where you’ll experience men painting and pandanus women weaving baskets.
Once we reach the Cobourg Pennisula, we’ll jump on a boat and cross the water to the Victoria settlement at Port Essington for a guided tour. You’ll learn about the white settlers who once lived there as well as the Makassar people who visited the area and traded with the local aboriginals. As we make our way back camp they’ll be an opportunity to make a catch for dinner!
We’ll also explore Garig Gunak Barlu Park by land and take a visit to Smith Point Beacon, a stone structure which sits on the northern most point of mainland Northern Territory. We’ll also see the nearby wetlands and take a walk around Caiman Creek, both activities present great opportunities to see local wildlife in their natural habitants.
As we make our way back to Darwin we’ll take in the sites at Mamukala Wetlands & Bird Hide and Fogg Dam.
Your day will start with a real Australian experience as we make a stop at a true blue Aussie pub. You’ll have a chance to meet the locals, a pet croc and a couple of cheeky buffaloes. This is an opportunity to grab a coffee and a bite to eat if you missed breakfast.
When breakfast is done we will venture towards Kakadu National Park passing across the south Alligator river with its sprawling floodplains and large numbers of birdlife. We’ll make a stop at Mamukala wetlands where there is a bird hide to help you spot some of the 280 spices of birds found in the National Park.
We then make our way to the rock shelters at Ubirr Rock. Your guide will take you through some of the galleries to view a range of different ancient art styles with new paintings super-imposed over older ones. There are stories of law and behaviour, as well as great examples of Rarrk paintings and the thylacine.
We’ll walk to the Ubirr rock’s spectacular viewing platform carved by nature and take in the 360 degree views. You’ll be able to see across the Nadab floodplain and the East Alligator floodplains all the way to Arnhem Land.
Once we’ve taken in the breathtaking view we’ll make tracks towards the East Alligator river River to embark on our Guluyambi cultural cruise. An Aboriginal guide provides guests with an insight into their culture and local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting and gathering implements.
From the cruise we’ll go to Cahills Crossing, the famous vehicle crossing connecting Kakadu with Arnhem Land, where Saltwater Crocodiles congregate as they wait for fish to flow over the low-lying road.
After hopefully spotting some crocodiles we’ll travel to the Bowali Visitor Centre to learn more fascinating facts about Kakadu National Park.
As our journey begins back to Darwin we’ll make a stop at the lesser known site of Mitsuaki Tanabe’s granite carvings. They pay homage to the native grass which produces a wild rice once harvested in the Top End. We go for a short bush walk to locate some of the carvings depicting various images including the native wild rice. The site is on the edge of the Mt. Bundy Range which is also a great location to see Gouldian finches.
We ‘ll arrive back in Darwin around 6pm.
Litchfield National Park is only an hour and a half away from Darwin
and it’s the perfect day tour for anyone wanting to get a taste of what
the Top End has to offer.
We will pick you up between 6 – 7am
and start making our way out of Darwin. We’ll drive south to the
Adelaide River where you can either join the Jumping Crocodile cruise or
join your guide for a tour of the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve to observe the abundance of birdlife in their natural habitat.
We’ll
pass through Batchelor, an old uranium mining town, before arriving in
Litchfield National Park. We’ll then put on our swimmers and take in
Litchfield’s stunning Wangi Falls. We’ll lunch here before we move on
to the beautiful Buley Rockhole as well as Florence Falls to cool off in the pristine waters.
Our final stop is the intriguing Magnetic and Cathedral termite mounds; you’ll be able to see how the Magnetic termites align their mound with the magnetic north and observe the Cathedral termites known for building the largest mounds in the world.
We’ll pick you up early in Perth and head north to Nambung
National Park to explore The Pinnacles. These are ancient natural rock pillars’
that rise out of the surrounding landscape
We will follow the coast and make our way up through
Beekeepers Nature Reserve and take a look at the leaning trees; a bizarre
natural phenomenon where River Red Gum trees have grown horizontal due to the
strong winds.
We’ll head in-land to the historic town of Northampton to
see Western Australia’s very own Pink Lake at Port Gregory before continuing on
to our farm stay where we will stay for the next two nights.
On day two, we visit Kalbarri National Park to see where the
Muchusion river cuts through the Tumblagooda Sandstone to create deep gorges in
the rock. We’ll brave the cantilever Kalbarri skywalk that sits 100 meters
above the gorge creating a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape.
We visit Nature’s Window, a natural rock formation providing
a perfect viewing platform and photo opportunity. Afterwards we’ll make our way
down into gorge.
In the afternoon we will have time to look at some of the local
wildflowers the area is well-known for. We’ll also spend time by the Kalbarri
coast made famous for its numerous ship wrecks.
As we continue north, we’ll stop at the Hamelin Pool Marine
Nature Reserve; here you will see rock-like structures called marine
stromatolites. They are very rare and are believed to be 3.5 billion years old.
We’ll make a visit to Shell Beach in the Shark Bay World
Heritage Area; a beach made up of millions, if not billions of tinny shells.
It’s also worth taking a moment to observe the fence which is a crucial
structure for Project Eden; a conservation project limiting feral animals onto
the Peron Peninsula.
We’ll then head inside the Shark Bay World Heritage
Discovery Centre to learn about the history of the area, including the landing
of Dirk Hartog in 1616.
Our next stop, Denham’s Little Lagoon; a magnificent stretch
of calm water ideal for swimming or taking in the view of the sandy beaches,
and observing the birdlife. Tonight, we
will camp on the Peron Peninsula.
We start day four with the famous dolphin feeding in the
coastal town of Monkey Mia. Meet the friendly resident Monkey Mia dolphins who
have been swimming to the shore for years to interact with humans.
We then take the Wulyibindi Yanayina walk, a great place to
spot the thick-billed grasswren along with many other bird spices including the
Mallee Fowl, or you can just relax at the beach by the bay.
Later in the afternoon we’ll make our way to Coral Bay where
we will camp for the next two nights.
On day five, you get to enjoy the magnificent turquoise
waters of Coral Bay, the perfect introduction to the breathtaking beauty of the
World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Here you can come face-to-face with
fascinating marine creatures like whale sharks, manta rays, dugongs and
turtles.
Whether it’s going out for a swim with the whale sharks,
snorkeling with the Manta rays, quad biking around the dunes, or a stroll
around the bay. Your guide can organise your optional activity for the day.
The next day we start with a walk to see nature’s Coral Bay Shark
Nursery. This a unique opportunity to see reef sharks in their natural habitat
as they congregate at Skeleton Bay, part of the Ningaloo Marine Park.
We explore the Ningaloo coast (Cape Range National park)
including a visit to Yardie Creek Gorge, lighthouses and pristine coastal reefs
as well as beaches en route to Exmouth. There will be plenty of swimming
opportunities.
Tonight, we will camp in the Exmouth region.
We have a morning stop at the Pot Shot Memorial in Exmouth
before we start heading in-land. You’ll learn the truly amazing story of
strength, survival and the never-give-up attitude of our soldiers during WW2.
We then make our way through iron ore country to the
must-see Karijini National Park. We make stops on route to take in the views
and observe the rugged scenery.
Tonight we camp in Karijini National Park.
Known for its ancient rock and breathtaking gorges,
crystal-clear waterways and stunning waterfalls, on day eight we explore
Karijini National Park.
This morning we’ll embark on the spider-walk of Handcock
Gorge and take a dip in Kermits Pool.
In the afternoon we’ll head to Dales Gorge for a refreshing
swim at Fortescue Falls. We’ll also visit Fern Pool with its small twin
waterfalls, one of the most beautiful spots in the park.
Tonight we camp in Karijini National Park.
This morning we stay in Karijini National Park to explore
Hamersley Gorge. This is a dramatic gorge, full of colour, texture and
reflections making for a fantastic swimming opportunity. This is a favourite
among many because the upper and lower parts of the gorge allow for plenty of
swimming and photo stunning photo opportunities.
From here we move on to our bush camp nearby.
We say goodbye to Karijini and make tracks back to the coast
and on route we pass the controversial abandoned town of Wittenoom. A part of
Australian history, the blue asbestos mining area was closed down in 1966 due
to health and environmental concerns. We won’t stop here but a chance to hear
about the history of the area.
We stop at the historic town of Marble bar, known as one of
Australia’s hottest towns. We will take a look at the town before making our
way out to the Coongan River. This is where the town gets its name, the early
pioneers thought a colourful bar that crosses the Coongan River was marble but
it turned out to be a unique type of Jasper. The Jasper creates a stunning
backdrop and is well-worth a look.
We will bush camp nearby.
Our final day sees us take in the pristine coastline at
Eighty Mile beach which lies between Port Hedland and Broome. The white sandy
beach is the longest uninterrupted beach in Western Australia, extending for
220 kilometres! It is well-known for its shore-fishing and popular with shell
collectors, also a great spot to relax or take a morning stroll.
The beach is a RAMSAR Marine Park which means it is an
important site for bird migration and the perfect spot to bird watch.
After our morning at Eighty Mile we make a stop at Sandfire
Roadhouse and visit the Roebuck Plains before taking in some of the sights of
Broome.
If for any reason you need to cancel your booking you need to confirm this with us in writing and then we will start to process your request. Please be aware the following fees will apply:
30+ days prior to departure 25% of the total price of the tour
15 – 29 days prior to departure 50% of the total price of the tour
0 – 14 days prior to departure 100% of the total price of the tour
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