BECOME IMMERSED IN THE KIMBERLEY
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he attractions to see throughout the Kimberley region are endless, so it’s important to engage an expert to maximise your time and experience the best of what it can offer. The female owned and family operated Kingfisher Tours, based out of Kununurra, will guarantee you an adventure to remember. Mother and daughter team Rosie Sandover and Ioli Fitzgerald have made the Kimberley their home for the last 30 years, so they know it well. For the last decade they have been sharing their local knowledge and
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Explore the chasms, gorges and wonderful lifestyle of the Kimberley with the local guidance of Kingfisher Tours.
highlight experiences with guests visiting the region, so they too can be immersed in the magic of the Kimberley. A community conscious employment model keeps the Kingfisher team local to the region, with 50 per cent of the company being Indigenous custodians for country. This close-knit team have an emphasis on having fun whilst experiencing the majestic places
they traverse. From Kununurra, join Kingfisher on an immersive experience flying out to Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls) to meet local Aboriginal guides who will lead you through spring country whilst regaling tales of country and culture. This day includes flights to and from Mitchell Plateau, a 4WD journey through the ancient Livistona Estonii Palm forest, a heli over the falls and an adventurous 4.5km trek. This is a level five walk with four obstacles that require some fitness and mobility for rock clambering, plus two river crossings. If rock climbing isn’t for you, you can board the plane to Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) to meet the head guide Rebecca Sampi, a Gija Wola woman who will welcome you to her magnificent country and share hilarious anecdotes with you as she guides you through spectacular chasms and gorges, with the other local guides. Kingfisher also offer packaged air safari’s hosted by Rebecca, taking you on a five day journey from the south east Kimberley to the north Kimberley, staying at the APT Wilderness Lodges in Purnululu and Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls). The ‘Iconic Kimberley Safari’ experience offers you the opportunity to really sink in to the lifestyle of the Kimberley region, including great meals, sunset drinks, catch and cook opportunities along the King Edward River, damper making and tasting, and so much more. Kingfisher offers bespoke packages including air charter and 4WD options along the Gibb River Road and up the Kalumburu Road. Get in contact with the friendly team today to discuss options for your Kimberley adventure. Book at visitbroome.com.au/members/ kingfisher-tours
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