Testimonials & Reviews

Wow, what a great trip!  Adventure Wild sure know how to entertain their guests.  Pauline and I booked this Kimberley Tour with a touch of trepidation, but any uncertainty was discounted within 24 hours.  Meticulous planning, great organisation and visiting spectacular scenery was just some of the features of this tour.  From never having camped before, living in tents and sleeping in swags was a lot of fun. An amazing highlight was the meals served each day – what came out of the back of that trailer was truly remarkable. We were so spoilt, and to think this was achieved in remote W.A. at the back of nowhere. Would highly recommend this trip to any aspiring traveller.

It would be remiss not to mention the most professional and passionate Tour Leaders – Carmel and Mark.  Their care, enthusiasm, patience and perserverence was of the utmost quality.  In particular when Pauline became unwell, Carmel and Mark in conjunction with Directoress Simone in Broome made prompt and efficient evacuation plans for us.  This service could not be questioned or faulted in any way. We are forever indebted.

Rating 5/5

Mike and Pauline Henry

Firstly I would like to congratulate you on a well organised and fun tour.  Carmel and Mark are a truly professional couple who are passionate about what they do, making it fun and enjoyable for us all.  The food was first class and the campgrounds were good and with the tents already up a bonus for us.

The fires in the Bungle Bungles disrupted our tour but Mark and Carmel rearranged the days so we had something extra to do instead.  It definitely gave me an idea of how I would like to tour the  region again, probably with less driving.

My only negative comment {not directed at you} is the lack of re-cycling in the area, bottles and cans made up a large proportion of our waste!

I had a great time and have no hesitation in recommending this tour to others.

Kind regards

Rating 5/5

Joan Carlyle

CORF & ADEY

I had some free time yesterday while some went on the chopper,

and jotted some thoughts down about a nurse and former copper

I speak of Corf and Adey, our tour guides extraordinaire

And take this time to thank them for their leadership & care.

We started off in Broome last week, without a lot of fuss

And drove around a few motels until we filled the bus

I’m sure we all were wondering just who would join the tour

Whether they be young or old – and were they rich or poor?

We sat around the fire first night and started with some games

Which really help tremendously with learning all our names

We’ve swum in lovely gorges and had some awesome walks

And learned a lot of history when Corf has shared his talks

The driving has been interesting and when Corf had had enough

He’d pass the wheel to Adey – mainly as it got quite rough!

We drove along Old Halls Creek Road and around the Bus were tossed

But I must dispel the rumour that Corf was ever lost!

The food has been terrific, the organising great

So we offer our apologies for the times we made you late

I’ll miss the fun around the fire when we would share some gags

But there’s one that I will not miss – rolling up those swags!!

We’re sad you’re giving this away though we understand the reason

And we’re quite excited for you as you enter your new season

And I’m sure a group as good as us you ALWAYS will remember

Well maybe that’s ambitious – how about until September.

To share this final trip with you, I feel I have been blest

So whatever lies ahead for you, we wish you ALL THE BEST.

Rating 5/5

Wally Harding

What a really great experience – everything we hoped for and more.

Fantastic memories that will last.

Good group of people and THANKS to Corf & Adey for a job well done.

Rating 4.5/5

Kay and Wally Harding

Hi Simone John Phil and Liz.

I like to change the words to songs and sing to people to make them smile. I sang this around the table on our last night. Enjoy.

To the tune of “You picked a fine time to leave me Lucille ” by Kenny Rogers.

Chorus

You picked the Gibb River road to take us on Phil and Liz.

5000 corrugations  – nowhere to take a whiz.

We’ve had a Wild time – No not a mild time.

We took the tour choc full of fizz.

You picked the Kimberley to take us on Phil and Liz.

Verse 1

August 2016 – the tour group, it was 13.

They picked us up 6am from Broome.

We headed to Derby – the road was straight not curvy.

Count river crossings was our game.

First stop was Tunnel Creek.

Later met Moo who wasn’t meek – he slobbered his saliva over Liz.

Many crossings they were empty, Gorges there were plenty.

Where you from mate?  Colleen had to play that quiz.

Repeat Chorus

Verse 2

Sex kitten Sandra- known as Attenborough

Howard Priscilla – Sir Galahad

Mike was the quiet bloke, Linda she got heat stroke – lucky for her it wasn’t bad.

Bosom buddies Cheryl and Pam

One night they gobbled bush lamb

Gave each other as good as they got.

Sally – post natal nurse from Tammin- hubby John took pictures like a demon.

They brought along sweet swag roller Jim.

Repeat Chorus

Verse 3

Lost towel Kununurra

Hearing aids Purnululu

Phone chargers, toothpaste and a hat.

Sunglasses and washing line

Coffee cups, but never wine

Sandra now 60 lost her youth.

Clean socks always dirty

And some feet did hurty

But somehow we found what was lost.

The team helped each other

Liz and Phil they played Mother

For many their bucket list crossed.

Repeat Chorus

Verse 4

Neil he was not well

But the group treated him very well

The food was bloody great what can I say.

Most nights we had a fire – the bar it just got higher.

Briefings let us know what to expect next day.

Phil was a great driver, thanks to him we’re all survivors.

Liz, well she’s a kitchen whiz.

We’d just like to thankyou;

Some might even say knight you!

I dub you Sir Phil and Dame Liz.

Chorus Repeat

With Last line sang twice – and changed to:

We had a great time -thanks to Phil and Liz.

Regards

Kimberley Colxx

Rating 4.5/5

Neil and Colleen Allen

Hello Simone,

I just wanted to touch base and thank you so much for the tour we did with Thommo and Gools.  We really enjoyed ourselves and have memories to last forever.  I wrote a little poem about our trp and Thommo asked if I would email you a copy.  Thanks once again and I am sure we will catch up again sometime.

Cheers

KIMBERLY ADVENTURE

We headed for adventure

As strangers we all met,

But bonding quickly took effect

With mates we won’t forget.

As we hit the mighty Gibb

Our bones began to shake,

Thommo steered the truck along

While Gools would navigate.

They both took turns at driving

They liked to share the load,

The job was rather grueling

To keep us on the road.

The track was rough and tiresome

And that’s to say the least,

We’d unpack at the campsite

While Gools cooked up a feast.

Thommo climbs up on the roof

And grabs the swags to fling,

While Gools works in the kitchen

With food fit for a king.

She always seems to be so calm

And never shows frustrations,

Every night she feeds the crew

With food from different nations.

Things didn’t always go as planned

Roslyn bruised her shin,

Ken just kept on telling jokes

To fill the money tin.

All the gorges that we saw

We never will forget,

But some tracks we took to get there

A mountain goat would sweat.

We tested every muscle

In our ankles and our hips,

And woke up every morning

To the sound of noisy zips.

Col and Wendy had their day

A fishing trip at last,

Col caught a barramundi

On his final cast.

He brought it back to campsite

To give us all a treat,

And thanks to Gools the master chief

We all had fish to eat.

The Bungle Bungles were a treat

We saw them from the air,

The chopper had no doors on it

And roughed the ladies hair.

Some were apprehensive

And held on to their seat,

But the memory of that chopper ride

They’ll find it hard to beat.

Wendy was the finance girl

We all thought she was fine,

At least she didn’t overcharge

Five bucks every time.

All the places that we saw

Would tell another story,

But when we found a shopping mall

Ray was in his glory.

Gools and Thommo had a plan

They’d keep to show their mates,

They both had hawk eyes in the front

To pick up number plates.

I know we all had so much fun

But when the journey ends,

With strangers that we never knew

We’ve got some new found friends.

It’s sad the trip is now complete

And on that final day,

We climb aboard the aeroplane

And all go Pharaway

Rating 4.5/5

Pat O’Neill

Dear Mark and Carmel,

I hope all is going well for you, touring the Kimberley day after day – John and I thought what a dream job, but certainly understand it is a job and one that you do brilliantly!  Along with our very positive comments to friends about our experience with Adventure Wild, we talk about how hard you guys work to ensure everyone on the trip has a wonderful holiday and your skill and professionalism travelling with an eclectic bunch of customers.  It does take skill balancing work with friendship, making sure everyone is having a good time and you have mastered that skill!

We chose Adventure Wild because we wanted to experience as close as possible what it would be like travelling independently with a 4wd/camper trailer, sleeping in tents, sitting around fires etc.  The benefits way exceeded our expectations.  Your local knowledge, the incredible meals, your sill cooking on an open fire (we took notes!) and just not having to think ‘what to do / where to go next’ was fabulous!

Best wishes

Rating 5/5

Sarah and John Fereday

Hi Simone,

We have just experienced the very best the Kimberley has to offer. Thanks so much to Corf for his expert knowledge of the region & his very interesting story telling which had us all entertained on many occasions, such a fantastic tour guide. Thanks must also go to Adey for preparing the most delicious meals, she made sure we had lots of variety & certainly no one went hungry. They were the best tour guides ever, I know I wont forget them. We had a great mix of people, by the first night around the campfire everyone was laughing & having fun & it remained that way through the whole tour.

Thanks again Corf & Adey for giving us 12 days we will never forget.

Best of luck in the future to Corf & Adey.

Rating 4/5

Ross and Barbara Cameron

We had an amazing trip and as well as magnificent scenery and experiences, our fellow travellers and our wonderful guides Corf and Adey all gelled and this added to the experience. I will never forget the treks ending with a refreshing swim in an idyllic gorge. The food provided was great and appreciated by all. Corf,s knowledge and stories of the Kimberly,s first settlers and the indigenous history added immensely to daily cheese and bickies at a sunset lookout.

Thank you Adventure Wild

Rating 4/5

Chris Gardiner

Hi Simone,

I had a wonderful time, met a great bunch of friends, and had a ball.  I saw great places, survived a helicopter ride (as I am scared of heights), but the beauty was very special.

I knew it would be hard to go bird watching, but I identified 89 species, very dry, so it was not what I expected.  12 or 13 new ones not seen before and lots I have not seen for many years.

Mark and Adey were so good and a special congrats to them.

I will tell others of my great experiences.

Thanks

Rating 4.5/5

Paul Rodgers