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.
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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