Tour details

CARR BOYD SOUTH and NORTH

Start: Kununurra.

Finish: Kununurra

 

The expedition starts 7:30am on the date nominated. We will travel by bus to Lake Argyle where we catch the boat to Revolver Creek to commence our exploration of the Carr Boyd Ranges

 

For the next 6 days we explore the Carr Boyd South ranges. We will be walking approximated 10-12km per day. Our day will start early to avoid walking in the heat of the day. We will set camp around 4pm. There will be many opportunities to cool off in the many pools we pass by.

 

On day 7 we get a  food drop  in the Carr Boyd North Ranges

 

One of the highlights of this second week are the diverse campsites, where we will have plenty of time to relax. The varied locations include, located on the waterfalls, in the heart of rainforests or in Boab country

 

The weather in the area can vary greatly. We can expect the day time temperatures to climb beyond 30° C whereas during the evening the temperature can be very cold.

 

 

Inclusions:

Bus transport to Lake Argyle

Boat Trip to Revolver Creek

Food drop

Evening 3 course meals

Experienced guide with extensive knowledge of the area

Bus return to Kununurra

Dry Bag for pack float

 

Exclusions:

Accommodation at Kununurra

First night dinner in Kununurra

Breakfast, lunch and snacks

Farewell dinner in Kununurra

 

Please view the equipment list to ensure you have the right equipment.

 

PHOTO DESCRIPTION

CARR BOYD SOUTH

We leave Kununurra crossing Argyle Lake by boat, to reach the start of our walk. We then start walking up the course of a river to a waterhole where we can camp and swim.

We will walk through the spinifex country, heading towards a swimming hole on the top of a dramatic gorge.

Lake Argyle in the far background

We will keep going on our adventure to a little pass joining a gorge that we will follow all the way through the Carr Boyd South area.

The river landscape is delightful to walk, the vivid colours of this landscape are breathtaking to most who visit this area for the first time.

 

And there is great water holes for those who like to swim.

Whilst on this adventure we will have to swim with our backpacks. It is not a difficult exercise if you have the right equipment. I have found that using a plastic bag is not adequate to ensure your gear is dry, for this the reason, I will supplying you with a waterproof bag to keep your gear dry. If you wish, you can keep this waterproof bag at the end of the tour (see below Green bag on the picture).

Along our way, we will explore a very small gorge looking like a Karijini gorge but with warm water.

Our first week will end in a flooded chasm. We will need to swim about 300 meters (with the possibility of stopping for a photo halfway). On paper, swimming that far seems a little difficult but in reality, it is quite simple especially since the floating backpack performs similar to a big buoy.

CARR BOYD NORTH

On the other side of the chasm begins our second week.

We will pick up our  food drop for week 2 in the Carr Boyd North Ranges in a waterfall country 

 

Exploring 

 

 

 

 

One of the highlights of this second week are the campsites. The varied locations include, located on the waterfalls, in the heart of rainforests or in Boabab country

 

 

In the evening, I prepare our 3 course dinner.

While you enjoy the Kimberley.

 

 

And we will continue to swim in pools with enchanting waters.

 

On this part of our adventure, we will also be able to admire some rock art sites.

And ancient nature art (70cm seaweed Dendrite)

Enjoying day walks

Tasty camp cooked food !

And fantastic memories of the remarkable country we have visited.

Here, I provided a brief description of our adventure without going into minor details because I want you to experience the magic of discovery.

Even during our adventure, I will endeavour to keep us in the present by trying to make sure that tomorrow only exists in our imagination. I would like you to disconnect from the business and stresses of our everyday life by surrendering to the present, focusing on walks and discoveries of this beautiful area of the ranges. Let yourself be guided for a few days without worrying about what will be tomorrow is a very simple and pleasant life experience, invigorating for the mind as well as for the body.

This adventure is reserved for people who can walk ten kilometres, which is within the reach of most of us. The difficulties we encounter are, some steep climbs, off-track walking and the heat. Nothing insurmountable however.

We recognise and acknowledge Miriwoong Gajerrong people as the Traditional custodians of the Kununurra area of the East Kimberley and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.