Discover the best of the Kimberley on foot and by air, and the gorges and waterfalls of El Questro on this luxury lodge-based journey
El Questro Luxury Lodge in the remote East Kimberley
Hiking and heli experience at the Bungle Bungles Ranges at Purnululu
Private guided walks and swimming at Emma Gorge and El Questro Gorge
Sunset drinks at a scenic gorge lookout, and a private clifftop dinner one evening
- Four nights of exclusive Luxury Lodge accommodation at El Questro Homestead in an upgraded Gorge View Room
- All food, wine and spirits at El Questro Homestead
- Private guided walk and swim at Emma Gorge
- Private guided hike to El Questro Gorge including an option to continue to the picturesque end-pool waterfall
- Exclusive use of Zebedee Springs thermal pools with fellow Homestead guests after public hours
- Full-day Purnululu National Park tour with scenic flights to/from the Bungle Bungles from El Questro, guided hike and heli experience over the beehive domes (please note this is a small group tour)
- Sunset drinks experience at a scenic gorge lookout with Homestead guests
- Private clifftop dinner experience one evening at the Homestead
- Private return transfers from Kununurra to El Questro
- All transfers to/from gorges and experiences throughout your five-day journey
- All Park permits and professional guides
- Optional on day four: Add a Mitchell Falls aerial tour including a swim at the top of the falls, or add a Miri Miri Falls heli-picnic
May to September departures, with modified options available in April and October. Any-day departures are available in season. El Questro Homestead is closed during the wet season, from November to March.
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Can you heli-hike the Kimberley?
There are several commercial options to heli-hike the Kimberley. The most popular options offer spectacular views of gorges, waterfalls and the Cockburn Ranges. Admire the King River, King Gorge Falls and the Berkeley River Gorges from above as you make your way to the Mitchell Plateau and Mitchell Falls.
How long is the El Questro Gorge Walk?
The El Questro Gorge Walk is 7.2 km long. Although more challenging, this is a fun walk through the narrow gorge with steep rock walls. It takes hikers anywhere between 3 to 5 hours to complete. For those wanting to avoid boulder climbing, there is the option to return after reaching the halfway pool. If you have the time and the upper body strength, it's definitely worth continuing all the way to the El Questro Waterfall and plunge pool.
Is the El Questro Gorge Walk difficult?
The El Questro Gorge Walk is one of the more challenging but also most spectacular Kimberley hikes. The first part of the walk is fairly easy, but passing the halfway pool will require you to swim and climb up a 3m tall boulder. From there, you will have to climb more rocks and walls. This could be difficult for those lacking upper strength or for young children.
What to pack for a cruise or lodge-based walk in northwest Western Australia
Your main luggage remains on board or at the lodge and you will carry just a small day pack containing the items you need on offshore excursions, landings and walks, including your lunch and snacks, water and waterproof layers (if required), and other personal items.
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