Kimberley Ride



Type: Camp Out with 4WD Support
Season: May to Sept
Duration: 2 to 11 Day Rides
Group Size: 6 to 10 Riders
Climate: Hot and Dry
Departures: Fixed Dates & On Request
Options: Rides only or package, including fishing
Nearest International Airport: Darwin
Domestic: Kununurra


May 21-24 Four Day Ride “Digger’s Rest to Parry’s Creek.” $1000
June 3-9 Seven Day Ride “Round the Cockburn Ranges.” $1750
June 17-23 Seven Day Ride “Digger’s to the Ord.” $1750
July 1-7 Seven Day Ride “Round the Cockburn Ranges.” $1750
July 15-25 Eleven Day Ride “Speewah Valley Ride.” $2750
August 2-5 Four Day Ride “Digger’s Rest to Parry’s Creek.” $1000
August 20-24 Five Day Ride “Round the Cockburn Ranges.” $1250

“Digger’s Rest to Parry’s Creek” follows the King River south to Canteen Hole, with the Cockburn Ranges in view along the way. The trek then heads over toward Dead Horse Spring, passing through rolling hills and creek systems. We finish the trek at Parry’s Creek Farm, a beautiful spot by a billabong.

“Round the Cockburn Ranges” features magnificent scenery with the sandstone cliffs of the Cockburns in view every day. The ride passes through El Questro Station as we follow the Pentecost and King River courses, providing many an opportunity for bird watching and camping by waterholes.

“Digger’s to the Ord” heads down the King River valley to the Saw Ranges and Wuggubun community, nestled between sandstone hills and alongside a freshwater spring. The trek continues past the Deception Ranges, crossing several creek systems, then up toward the Ord River, stopping at Parry’s Creek Farm and returning to Digger’s Rest.

“Speewah Valley” trek heads down the King River Valley to Wuggubun community, picking up the Bedford Stock Route at the beginning of the Saw Ranges. The route crosses the Dunham River at Maloney’s Yard, then over the Speewah jump up into the Speewah Valley, an area abundant in freshwater springs, basalt outcrops and black soil plains. After riding over the boundary jump up into El Questro Station, enjoy a day of rest by the running Pentecost River. The trek then heads north out of the station, over a spectacular jump up and west towards the tidal part of the Pentecost River. Following the river along, then crossing the marsh flats, we finish the trek back at Digger’s Rest.

There are four-day options on the seven day treks. Two-day treks run on demand, all treks operate on a minimum of six people. $500

Situated in the far north of Western Australia. The scenery is superb, the birdlife is rich and varied and we see crocodiles, brumbies, wild donkeys and large Monitor lizards. Some days we could dine on freshly caught barramundi and cherrabin (fresh water crayfish). The total isolation of this vast, unspoiled land captivates us. This is the outback's OUTBACK.

Treks are only possible during the "dry season, late April to early September. It does not rain then, so we sleep on the ground in "swags". Day temperatures can reach 36C, night 15C. We ride on stock horses which are normally used for mustering. They are good, surefooted and hardy. The terrain is rough at times, then travel is only safe at walking pace. The available water in billabongs determines our night camp sites, where we usually meet the support vehicle. All levels of riding ability are suitable - although, not beginners. The first day means six hours in the saddle. Because of the tough terrain a rider's weight limit of 95 kgs should be respected. Local stockmen accompany the rides and you are in excellent hands.

For the keen fisher folk, guided fishing can be arranged full day or a number of days on the Ord and the Pentecost River. Whilst one partner gets saddle sore - the other can play Mick Dundee!!

Please note, you will need to arrive the day before and leave the day after.

Note for international travellers: A few international airlines call at Darwin first on flights from Europe and Asia. map

For the lead-in and follow-on programs we use charter flights. Small aircraft are the most suitable way of covering the long distances, which have limited other means of transport.

These optional programs include flights to and over the Bungle Bungles, a unique 1600 million year old mountain range in the Purnululu National Park. We spend one night there.




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