Warren

Jun 23, 2025

EPIC ADVENTURE from Darwin to Perth!!

This 24-day adventure from Darwin to Perth was an amazing and EPIC adventure!! Darwin to Broome - The terrain, wildlife and places visited through The Kimberley, along the Gibb River Road, have to be seen to be believed! There were a number of additional excursions that we could do (at our own cost) and the tour leader ensured that we were at the appropriate destination at the right time. She knew the land and terrain like the back of her hand, and her close connections to the local people enabled the group to get a much better appreciation and understanding of how to interact with them and so enhance the cultural aspect of this trip. She also went out of her way to ensure that each traveler had maximum opportunity to maximize their own experiences throughout The Kimberley, from the swimming holes through to hiking up and over some of those waterfalls and swimming holes. Highlights for me on this leg were the Bungle Bungles (chopper flight was amazing and so much fun, Manning Gorge and Lake Argyle (sunset cruise was fantastic!!). Broom to Perth - the amount of distance we covered on this leg just goes to show how vast and diverse WA really is. From the beautiful coastlines to the rugged gorges and canyons of the Pilbara, there was something for everyone. Our Tour Leader's knowledge was second-to-none and, like our Tour Guide for the first leg, ensured that each traveler could maximize their own experiences. He prepared us well in advance for the challenging terrain to ensure we could get maximum value out of the gorges we hiked through. He ensured that everyone had as much leisure time as possible and welcomed assistance from the group when it came to ensuring all ran as smoothly as possible. He also ensured that all travelers who undertook additional excursions (again at their own cost) got to their respective locations on time. Highlights for me on this leg were Ningaloo Reef and the Whale Sharks, Karijini National Park and Kalbarri National Park. Many of the group went swimming with the Whale Sharks and all had beaming smiles on their faces at the end of the day. I went up in a plane on a 90-minute excursion around Ningaloo Reef and it was, for me, THE HIGHLIGHT of the entire journey. This trip certainly takes you out of one's comfort zone, whether it be setting up tents and makeshift kitchens in the middle of nowhere, but the experiences and memories you capture will stay with you and you will always look back on these with fondness and bring a smile to your face. This trip, in my opinion, is AMAZING VALUE FOR MONEY!! Thank you again to Intrepid and the team for an amazing and EPIC adventure!! Looking forward to the next one!!