Beagle Bay to Bedunburra Road

by Daryl Eckermann
(Adelaide)

Does anyone have any information regarding this road?
We plan to use it to get from Middle Lagoon to the Gibb River Road.
Any tips on finding it from the Beagle Bay end would be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

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Beagle Bay to Bedunburra Road

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May 10, 2009

Beagle Bay to Bedunburra
by: Birgit

Hi Daryl,

The turn off is just south of the Beagle Bay turn off and there are no other turn offs on that side anywhere near. It's a well used track, too, so the turn off is wide and visible. I don't think there could be any problem with finding it.

The road is also shown on the Hema Kimberley map I recommend.

Feb 21, 2011

Is this a shortcut?
by: Jackie

Hi,

We too are staying at Middle Lagoon and heading back towards Fitzroy Crossing. On the HEMA map this looks like a pretty big shortcut (as opposed to heading back along the main road near Broome).

Has anyone taken this track and do you think it saves any time?

Thanks!
Jackie

Feb 21, 2011

Beagle Bay to Bedunburra Road
by: Daryl

Yes we took the track and found it not only to be a significant short cut but a very interesting route also.

I would recommend using it.

Feb 21, 2011

Thanks, we'll take it!
by: Jackie

Hi Daryl

Appreciate your prompt reply! We'll change our itinerary to do that rather than retracing our steps to Broome. Just hope we don't get lost, Birgit makes it sound pretty straightforward!

Cheers,
Jackie

Feb 21, 2011

Bedunburra
by: Birgit

It's something of a main road, often in better shape than the actual Cape Leveque road. (Though of course I can't promise that. The Cape Leveque road may have just been graded when you are there.)

In any way, it certainly is straight forward. I doubt you could get lost even if you tried. It's clearly shown on the HEMA map as well, so just keep an eye on the trip meter. And at that time of the year it is dry, too. (Whereas it can get somewhat adventurous and require some detours to get through early in the year.)

It will certainly save you a lot of time.

Feb 22, 2011

Will give us that extra night at Middle Laggoon
by: Jackie

Thanks B!

This will give us that extra night at Middle Lagoon that you recommended, we didn't want to head back to Broome particularly anyway.

Thanks again, you're a champion. I LOVE this website and the readers are just so helpful.

Cheers (until my next question!!)
Jackie

Feb 22, 2011

Agreed
by: Birgit

Agreed about my readers :-). They are the very best!

May 02, 2011

Experience with 4WD Rental on Bedunburra Road
by: Shandy

Does anybody know if Apollo Rental allows to use the Bedunburra Road with an Adventure Camper? I saw, that there was a question about it but I didn't find an answer.

Ciao
Shandy

May 02, 2011

Beagle Bay to Bedunburra Road
by: Anonymous

Its not a Gazetted Road. So probably Apollo won't allow by default. I would get permission in writing or your insurance will be no good while on that road.

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