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Exclusive Kimberley Safari Stay
For independent, self-drive Western Australia travellers,
these exclusive Kimberley wilderness camps offer a stress-free
alternative to having a carload of camping equipment. A
self-drive Western Australia safari allows you access to
the most remote regions of the Kimberley from comfortable,
fully-hosted camps that feature hot showers, beds with
crisp linen and homestyle meals. All wilderness camps are
exclusively sited on Aboriginal land close to the region's
best attractions.
Kimberley Wilderness Adventures operates a series of permanent
wilderness camps in Western Australia that offer quality
tented accommodation with the bonus of fully catered services...
This gives you the opportunity to explore the Kimberley,
Western Australia wilderness in comfort, retaining the experience
of camping in the Kimberley bushlands. With wilderness camps
strategically located on the Mitchell Plateau,
in the Bungle Bungle National Park and two
strategic wilderness camp sites along the Gibb River
Road, this network of wilderness camps offers you
unsurpassed hospitality in some of the Kimberley's most remote
locations, with the added advantage of being located adjacent
to some of the Kimberley's "must see" icons.
Self-drive Western Australia Wilderness camp safari pass*
Stay a minimum of 5 nights in these exclusive
wilderness camps on the same self-drive Western Australia itinerary and
receive a 10% discount on the total cost of your accommodation...
All 5 nights must be booked at the same time.
*This wilderness camp Safari Pass is non-transferable and
all accommodation is subject to availability and must be
pre-booked. Normal cancellation conditions apply.
Note: Prices do not include national park fees where
applicable. At time of publishing, (January 2006) camps
do not hold liquor licenses and guests are required to
bring their own alcoholic and soft drinks... Wilderness
Camp hosts can provide touring advice and emergency communication
assistance.
 Wilderness
Camps features:
- Permanently based camp hosts
- All meals fully catered
- Separate insect proof dining area
- Low voltage night lighting around camp perimeters and
pathways for your security and safety
- Hot and cold shower facilities at all camps
- Environmentally friendly Roto-loos provide permanent
toilets
- Permanent beds, with crisp linen and doona's supplied
- All towels and environmentally approved soaps supplied
- Communication (normally satellite phones or HF radios)
Each wilderness camp is operated in an environmentally friendly
manner. Power is generated either by solar or by hybrid
power systems... Overnight power requirements are supplied
by high capacity battery storage, no noisy generators...
All cooking and hot showers are supplied by LPG bottled
gas... Water for drinking is filtered and treated when
required... Refrigeration is either gas powered or low
voltage. Most camps are built on Aboriginal lands in partnership
with the local Aboriginal people... No 240volt power is
available at any wilderness camp.
All wilderness camps are closed to the
self-drive Western Australia public between 9.00am and 3.00pm
daily to allow the camp to be serviced... Check in is after
3.00pm... As a general rule dinner is served at 6.30pm, breakfast
is at 6.30am
Due to health requirements, all refrigeration is classed
as commercial and constantly monitored. For this reason,
refrigeration space for personal use, cannot be offered...
Medical requirements excepted.
 Wilderness
Camp safari pass rates
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* Wilderness Camp rates: Rates are per tent
per night in Australian dollars and includes GST
* Valid: 01 April 2006 to 31 October 2006
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Accommodation
type: |
Twin
share
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Single
traveller
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Child*
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Bungle Bungles - Purnululu N.P
open between
1 April - 31 October 2006 |
Shared facility
tented cabin
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$150
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$225
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$120
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Private facility
tented cabin
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$195
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$315
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$156
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Ungolan - Wilderness camp
Mitchell Falls
open between
27 April - 13 October 2006 |
Shared facilities
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$135
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$195
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$108
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Imintji - Wilderness camp
Gibb River Road
open between
24 April - 10 October 2006 |
Shared facilities
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$135
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$195
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$108
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Marunbabidi - Wilderness camp
King Edward River
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Shared facilities
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$135
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$195
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$108
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- Stay a minimum of 5 nights in any of the exclusive
wilderness camps and save 10% off the total
pass rate... All five nights must be booked at the same
time
- Wilderness Camp Safari pass is non-transferable
- Accommodation is subject to availability and must be
pre-booked
- Seniors discount of 5% is available at time of booking
- *Children under three years sharing with their parents,
stay free
- *Children 3-14 yrs, child rate apply
Imintji
Wilderness camp - Gibb River Road
... Kimberley region, Western Australia |
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 Imintji
Wilderness camp is located 234 km north of Derby along the
Gibb River Road close to Windjana Gorge National Park, and
near Bell Gorge. The wilderness camp is located near Imintji
Aboriginal community on picturesque Saddlers Creek, which
offers you stunning views of the King Leopold escarpment...
enjoy the spectacular sun rise and sun set.
Located between Bell Gorge and Manning Gorge, the wilderness
camp of Imintji is the perfect base to visit the gorges of
the lower Gibb River. A general store stocks basic supplies
as well as being conveniently located near the local Aboriginal
Imintji community, this makes Imintji the perfect two day
layover on your Kimberley adventure... Diesel fuel and mechanical
repairs are also available at the store...
How
to get there
Note: Prices do not include national park fees where
applicable. At time of publishing, (January 2006) camps
do not hold liquor licenses and guests are required to
bring their own alcoholic and soft drinks. Camp hosts can
provide touring advice and emergency communication assistance.
Wilderness Camp features:
- Lights are solar powered
- Twin share tent cabins are equipped with low voltage
lights
- Comfortable twin beds and crisp linen and doona's
- Hot showers and composting toilets (Rota-loo)
- Permanent wilderness camp hosts are on hand to welcome,
advise and look after you
- Small and friendly camp with a maximum of 28 guests.
Marunbabidi
Wilderness camp - King Edward River
... Kimberley region, Western Australia
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 Located
475 km from Kununurra and 7 km from the Kalumbaru Road, Marunbabidi
Wilderness Camp is perfectly located for people looking for
overnight accommodation on their way to either the Mitchell
Plateau or Kalumburu. Voted by many guests last year as their "Number
1 Wilderness Camp", Marunbabidi offers both a beautiful
un-disturbed bush setting... the cool waters of the upper
King Edward River providing that a refreshing late afternoon
dip after a day spent exploring this fascinating part of
Australia.
The bush setting and permanent waterway is home to hundreds
of native birds, making this the perfect bird watching location.
Many photographs of waterbirds have been taken in this tranquil
setting.
The area is rich in local culture and aboriginal art sites,
and plays host to the Bush University, a joint project between
the wilderness camp operator and the local Prap Prap community...
Under this arrangement guests have the opportunity to live
amongst the local people for five days, leaning about their
traditional ways and culture.
As with all wilderness camps, Marunbabidi is permanently
staffed by experienced camp hosts who are willing to share
their knowledge of the area, as well as spoil you with good
old style wilderness camp cooking and Kimberley, Western
Australia hospitality... Alcohol cannot be purchased from
the camp but you are welcome to bring your own.
How
to get there
Wilderness Camp features:
- Lights are solar powered and environmentally friendly
- Twin share tent cabins with low voltage lighting
- Perimeter and pathway lighting in the evening
- Comfortable permanent twin beds and crisp linen
- Hot showers and composting toilets
- Wilderness Camp hosts available to welcome, advise and
look after you
- Stunning location
- Small and friendly camp with a maximum of 28 guests
Ungolan
Wilderness camp - Mitchell Falls
... Kimberley region, Western Australia |
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 One
of Australia's most remote accommodation facilities, Ungolan
Wilderness Camp in the Kimberley's is located on the banks
of permanent water at Camp Creek, this is close to the Mitchell
Plateau airstrip and only 10km from the spectacular Mitchell
Falls. Being some 550km from Kununurra via the Gibb River
Road it is a welcome and an ideal and welcome base for relaxation
after exploration of the Mitchell Plateau.
A favourite of many self-drive Western Australia travellers,
the wilderness camp is not only located on the banks of a
beautiful waterway, nestled among a natural forest of beautiful
Livestonia Palms... Ungolan camp is the major accommodation
facility for Kimberley tour programs visiting the plateau,
but is also the most remote camp with all supplies being
brought in by light aircraft... This wilderness camp operates
in an extremely fragile environment, but because of good
environmental design this wilderness camp has minimal impact
on its surroundings... Alcohol cannot be purchased from the
camp but you are welcome to bring your own.
How
to get there
Wilderness Camp features:
- Lights are solar powered and environmentally friendly
- Twin share tents have low voltage lights
- Comfortable and permanent twin beds with crisp linen
- Hot showers and composting toilets
- HF Sel call radio phone communication
- Small and friendly wilderness camp with a maximum of
24 guests
Bungle
Bungle Wilderness camp - Purnululu N.P
... Kimberley region, Western Australia
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 The
Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park is located 312km south
of Kununurra via the Great Northern Highway then 4WD access
via the Spring Creek track... Bungle Bungle Wilderness Camp
is located within the National Park, adjacent to the Purnululu
airstrip at Bellburn Creek... This well appointed comfortable
camp is an ideal base for exploring of the magnificent Bungle
Bungle range. Many visitors stay at the camp on their self-drive
Western Australia holiday for one or two nights, which allows
plenty of time to explore this fascinating world heritage listed
area.
Tents are off the ground on wooden platforms, with 2 single
beds per tent, bedside tables, lights and linen... Permanent
cook/camp hosts are on hand at the wilderness camp to welcome
you on your arrival, and to make sure that your stay is as
enjoyable as possible. Living at the wilderness camp, your
hosts have a broad local knowledge of the area, and are more
than happy to share this with you.
How
to get there
Wilderness Camp features:
- Lights are solar powered and environmentally friendly
- Twin share tent cabins all have low voltage lighting
- Comfortable twin beds with crisp linen sheets including
doona's
- Hot showers and composting toilets
- Small and friendly wilderness camp with a maximum of
28 guests
- Insect proof dining and kitchen area
- Approved camp fire area.
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The
Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park is located 312km south
of Kununurra via the Great Northern Highway then 4WD access
via the Spring Creek track... Bungle Bungle Wilderness Camp
is located within the National Park, adjacent to the Purnululu
airstrip at Bellburn Creek... This well appointed comfortable
camp is an ideal base for exploring of the magnificent Bungle
Bungle range. Many visitors stay at the camp on their self-drive
Western Australia holiday for one or two nights, which allows
plenty of time to explore this fascinating world heritage listed
area.
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