Tour Code:  MP1

Duration:      1 day 1 night

Departures:   Daily May to October

Prices:          Adult             $820.00pp twin share

Seniors                     $780.00pp twin share

Child                         $780.00pp twin share

Single Traveller option as additional $30.00 per person subject to availability

A new tour for 2003. A one day, one night tour to Mitchell Falls and the fascinating Mitchell Plateau . This tour departs from Kununurra by light aircraft after a 5.30 pick up from your accommodation. Your scenic flight will take a spectacular track this morning passing over El Questro Station, Whyndam, the Berkley River Catchment area, Drysdale River National Park then on to Mitchell Plateau itself, landing approximately 7.30am. Arriving at the Mitchell Plateau airstrip we are greeted by our guide and taken to KWA’s Safari Camp for breakfast. We then depart by 4WD vehicle to the Mitchell Falls , where you will take a guided tour of not only the falls, but also the many Aboriginal art sites that are located in the area. After lunch at the falls and a refreshing swim, passengers have the option of either walking out of the falls, or taking one of the spectacular helicopter flights that are available. Overnight accommodation is at Ungolan Safari Camp adjacent to the Kandiwal Aboriginal Community. The following morning you will embark on a 8.00am scenic flight to Kununurra, arriving approximately 9.30am

(Please note: this tour is operated on very small group size with Aboriginal Guides from the local community accompanying the tour whenever possible. Due to cultural commitments this is sometimes not possible, however every attempt by KWA will be made to ensure that a local guide is available.)

IMPORTANT PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Please note all timing for the above programmes are approximate and subject to the remoteness of the Kimberley region.

How to get to and from Kununurra

From Broome                              Airnorth flies daily

From Darwin                             Airnorth flies daily

Health and Fitness

It is expected that all participants enjoy good health and fitness levels, as the tour is reasonably active.

What we provide

All accommodation listed in the itineraries, all entry fees, all camping fees, all air transfers. Please note that there is an optional upgrade to do a one hour scenic helicopter flight over the Mitchell Coastline.

Meals on Tour

B = Breakfast                cereal, toast, tea and coffee (sometimes a cooked breakfast)

L = Lunch                     cold meat, salads, bread, tea and coffee

D = Dinner                     A three course meal consisting of entrée, main course and dessert

All meals are provided as listed on the detailed itineraries. We try and vary the meals at various camps to ensure variety.

When booking your tour, please advise any special dietary requirements.

Ungolan Permanent Safari Camps

Our camp is fully serviced and permanently staffed offering unique safari style tented accommodation. Twin-share, with permanent lighting, conventional beds offering crisp linen, doonas and towels. Full equipped insect proof kitchen and dining areas. The camp also has hot and cold showers, composting toilets and are environmentally sensitive.

Climate

MAY/ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER              Fine and hot with mild/warm nights.

JUNE – AUGUST                                   Fine and warm days with cool/cold nights.

Can get down to zero degrees of a night so please pack a few warm clothes.

Communication

Please note, all of our vehicles are fitted with Satellite Telephones. These are not available for use by our passengers due to the high operating costs of these facilities. Massages can be given to our office to be passed on to our passengers. NO public phone is available in this area

What you need to bring

Please no suitcases – soft bags only with a maximum of 10 kilos as restrictions apply on the light aircraft. It is highly recommended that just a small sausage bag be taken.

• Walking boots and/or comfortable walking shoes

• Shoes that can get wet

• Sunhat

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Sunglasses

• Shorts

• Shirts

• Swimmers

• Towel for swimming

• Torch

• Camera and plenty of film

• Small day pack

• Personal water bottle for walks (1 – 1.5 litres)

• Socks

• Underclothes

• Toiletries

• Personal medication

• Warm clothing

Storage for any additional luggage should be available at your Hotel

Spending Money

Spending money is required for alcohol, snacks, stops along the way for refreshments and souvenirs. Helicopter flights are available at the Mitchell Plateau  – major credit cards are accepted.

Please remember to reconfirm you trip and pick up accommodation details 24 hours prior to departure