The Katherine Gorge is a beautiful spot for an open boat, or a swim in the crystal clear water from Arnhem Land, before heading west on your bike through the Kimberleys.
Passing through Aboriginal land and National Parks, we cross massive Victoria River to Timber Creek, a cute little town steeped in history, like the carving in a baobab tree dated July 1856 by explorer A.C. Gregory.
Then it's Lake Argyle, many times bigger than Sydney Harbour, supplying water for the Ord irrigation system. Nearby is Argyle Diamond Mine, the largest diamond producing mine in the world.
Leaving Darwin with its cosmopolitan lifestyle and crocodile farms, the natural beauty continues down the line as you cycle through lush country, flanked by rugged ranges of golden brown rock and valleys cut deep by raging rivers.
The Katherine Gorge, our first rest day is a beautiful spot for a canoe or swim in the crystal clear water from Arnhem Land before heading west on your bike through the Kimberley.
Passing through Aboriginal land and National Parks, we cross the massive Victoria River to Timber Creek, a cute little town steeped in history, like the carving in a baobab tree dated July 1856 by explorer A.C. Gregory.
A highlight is camping under the stars in the natural beauty of the Kimberley, enjoying a meal cooked on the open fire, before the vibrant town of Kununurra, base for exploration and our second rest day.
An optional extra is to fly over Lake Argyle, before landing at the Bungle Bungles, doing 4WD and walks in this dreamland, then orbit the Argyle Diamond Mine on your return by air to Kununurra.
The Bungle Bungles (Purnululu) formed over 350 million years ago, this sandstone massif is world heritage listed. Gigantic bell shaped rock towers, banded horizontally with layers of black lichen and orange silica. Explore these and Piccaninny Gorge cave, one of many caves in the area, used as shelters by Aborigines long ago.
Turkey Creek is another fascinating town, with a large Aboriginal community and many local native artworks.
Cycling through the Kimberley is a real experience, with the red sand and mountain ranges as a constant reminder of this beautiful part of Australia.
The lively town of the Fitzroy Crossing was created because of the difficulty fording the river for the early settlers heading north. The Geikie Gorge is nearby, ancient rock formations with inviting water holes.
Nearing the west coast, we leave the main road and finish in Broome, proud producer of the world's finest pearls.
You've done it. Congratulations. Strip off - the Indian Ocean is ready to invigorate your body and prepare you for another bike ride somewhere in the near future. We finish with a camel ride strung out along the beautiful Cable Beach Broome, before our last supper on the west coast of Oz overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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