EXPERIENCES / KIMBERLEY
Carr Boyd Range
Overview
Two sections, either of which can be done on its own
- 1) Southern Carr Boyds. Boat across Lake Argyle to a walk through some amazing gorges non-walkers will never see.
- 2) Northern Carr Boyd Range: Spring fed creeks trickle through deep, cool gorges and lovely pools bounded by a lush vegetation.
This is sections 2 & 3 of our Kimberley Highlights trip. the otehr three sections will not run this year. Helicopter transport between sections/
KIMBERLEY
May 17-28
2026
1) Southern Carr Boyds
We begin with bus to Lake Argyle and a boat trip across the lake to Revolver Creek. Exactly where we get dropped off depends on the level of the lake at the time.
We begin with bus to Lake Argyle and a boat trip across the lake to Revolver Creek. Exactly where we get dropped off depends on the level of the lake at the time.
From the drop off, we work into our way into a gorge then up onto the plateau. The climb is fairly steep. Parts are as difficult as anything we encounter on the rest of the trip. Once on top, the walking becomes easier and we should be able to get to a pool in time for lunch and a swim.
As we continue, we get some spectacular views down the gorges below. Every night, we camp next to yet another pool. Every day brings more views and swims.
Eventually we drop into one of the most spectacular gorges in the entire range. We follow this downstream to the narrow gap where it exits the southern range, floating our packs on several occasions.
Eventually we drop into one of the most spectacular gorges in the entire range. We follow this downstream to the narrow gap where it exits the southern range, floating our packs on several occasions.
Once through the gap, we are picked up by a helicopter which brings us our food drop and takes us to the next section.
3) Northern Carr Boyd Range
From the road, Northern the Carr Boyds present a forbidding face, dry, barren, rugged beyond belief. Up close, they show a different nature. Spring fed creeks trickle through deep, cool gorges and lovely pools bounded by a lush vegetation.
From the road, Northern the Carr Boyds present a forbidding face, dry, barren, rugged beyond belief. Up close, they show a different nature. Spring fed creeks trickle through deep, cool gorges and lovely pools bounded by a lush vegetation.
The helicopter drops us at the top of a creek. We set up camp, drop our packs and spend the rest of the day exploring the waterfalls downstream.
From here, one waterfall follows another as we make our way up one creek, then overland and down another. Along the way we stop to enjoy numerous swims and take time to simply relax and look at nature around us.
We exit the range near Packsaddle Creek where we are met by the pick up vehicle that brings us back to Kununurra.
We exit the range near Packsaddle Creek where we are met by the pick up vehicle that brings us back to Kununurra.
Details
DATES
May 17-28
PRICES
Full price: A$5095
Sec 1: A$3395
Sec 2: A$2895
GROUP SIZE
4 - 12 guests
CAMP SITES
Mix of sand and rock ledges. Most sites are good to excellent. You are unlikely to see anyone else along most of the the walks.
ART
We visit a variety of art sites
SWIMMING
good swimming on all five sections.
WILDLIFE
Birds are always present but spread out at this time of year. You are unlikely to see many large animals. The Ord Canoe section gives you the best birds as well as a good chance to see small freshwater crocodiles.
CLIMATE
Usually very dry, average daytime max 30-31ºC, average nighttime minimum is 15-16ºC but can get down below 5ºC. Rain is very unlikely.
COOKING
The Bungles is a stove only area. We should be able to have campfires on the other sections.
WALK RATING - MODERATE
Terrain
Highly varied. Every section is different. Please see the PDF trip notes for details.
Vegetation
Much of the walking is through relatively flat, open woodland with a grassy understorey.
Distance
4-6 hours per day
Pack Weight
You need to carry up to 6 days of food.
Itinerary
*This itinerary is subject to change
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