Kimberley Highlights No. 2
August 27 - September 12, 2009

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Walking by one of the Cockburn Gorges
  • Your choice. This trip is divided into three very different sections. Choose any one or do them all.
  • Great Swimming. The Kimberley is hot at this time of year but there are many beautiful pools where you can cool off with a swim.
  • Spectacular scenery.The Cockburn Range contains one of the most spectacular gorge systems in the Kimberley. The Carr Boyds contain some great waterfalls.
  • More than just walks. The trip is a wonderful experience you'll never forget.
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Section 1: Ord River Canoe: Aug 27-30
We begin with a leisurely paddle between the dams on the Ord, watching the birds and doing some short acclimatisation walks along the way. Paddling down the Ord
Pelican. The canoe allows you to get quite close to the birds. Another view of paddling down the Ord

Section 2: Carr Boyd Range: Aug 31 - Sept 5
After a night in Kununurra at the end of the first section, we take a boat back up the Ord and get dropped off near a series of waterfalls. After a swim at the first pool, we climb to the top of the plateau. Climbing up to the plateau
Once on top, we work our way north, stopping to enjoy the many pools and waterfalls along the way. At the edge of the range, we are met by the vehicle which drives us back to Kununurra.
Carr Boyd swim Packsaddle Falls

Section 3: Cockburn Range: Sept 6-12
The Cockburn Range contains some of the most spectacular gorges in the Kimberley. Some of the walking is flat and relatively easy. Some of it includes rock hopping and walking along rock ledges.
Walking on the flats Walking on a rock ledge
Not only is the scenery specatcular, we also find a number of Aboriginal art sites.
Enjoying the view Cockburn painting. Some of the paintings are in a very different style
These photos give you a hint of what the trip is like but they are no substitute for the actual experience.
Looking up from next to a pool Cockburn swim
Terrain and difficulty.
The walking is a complete mix. Some will be flat and easy (just how easy depends on the current state of the vegetation which can vary dramatically from year to year). There will be some short, but steep climbs and some rock hopping. There are one or two places where floating your pack a short distance saves you a long and tedious climb. Overall, we rate this as moderate difficulty.

Your rewards are beautiful pools, gorges and an incredible Kimberley wilderness experience no other operator can offer you.

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