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Manning Gorge, Mt. Barnett Roadhouse and Station, WA
On my very first Gibb River Road trip, Manning Gorge on Mount Barnett Station was one of the most memorable gorges, for several reasons...
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Bell Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley WA
Bell Gorge (not Bells Gorge) is the most famous gorge along the Gibb River Road. It is also supposed to be the most beautiful, but it has one major drawback...
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Charnley River Station (Beverly Springs), Gibb River Road
Charnley River Station covers some great country with several gorges and swimming holes. The best of them are...
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Mt. Elizabeth Station, Gibb River Road, Kimberley
If you want to see what Kimberley cattle station life is like, Mount Elizabeth is the best place along the Gibb River Road to visit. One aspect I really like about Mt. Elizabeth is...
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Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge, Mt. Hart - Gibb River Road
The most scenic section of the Gibb River Road is where it climbs over the King Leopold Ranges, and that's exactly where you find Mt. Hart Wilderness Lodge.
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Reverse Camber Reddish Brown Road
The Author of the site has said how the road to Cape Leveque used to be one of the worst about, and it's true you could probably find worse but it
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Sir John Gorge (Mornington Wilderness Camp, Gibb River Road)
If I was to make a list of the best gorges in the Kimberley, Sir John Gorge would feature somewhere VERY close to the top...
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Mornington Wilderness Camp and Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary
Mornington Wilderness Camp is unique because the focus at Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary is on conservation work and not on tourism, and that makes for a very special vibe...
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Dimond Gorge (Mornington Wilderness Camp, Gibb River Road)
Dimond Gorge (pronounced Diamond Gorge) is located near the Mornington Wilderness Camp, one of my top picks along the Gibb River Road. This spectacular gorge is...
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The Story of Jandamarra (Pigeon)
Jandamarra, or Pigeon as he is often called, was an infamous Aboriginal outlaw in the 1890s. During that time he...
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Spring Creek Road
I am planning on visiting Purnululu National Park and was wondering just how difficult Spring Creek track is for someone who has done limited 4WD
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Bungle Bungles in a Rav4?
We're planning a trip to the Kimberley in July/August and have been looking into flying to Darwin & hiring a 4WD for the trip - which is getting more
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Kimberley trip feasibility - Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
I have attached the itinerary my wife is planning for our big trip in August 2010. Any comments or reality check would be greatly appreciated.
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King Edward River Crossing (and great Kimberley slide show)
Hi Birgit, thanks for all the great info in your guide . As part of our Kimberley trip we went up to the Mitchell Falls in late May and our Jeep
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New Years Eve 2009 - 2010.....Please come and join
I heard it's the place to be for New Years Eve. Wanting to know if anyone else would be interested in joining us at the Sunset Bar on Cable Beach for
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Gibb River Road with small kids
We are planning a trip in June with our 8 month old and 2 year old in hired 4WD bush cruiser. Since our initial excitement we have had many people
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Beagle Bay to Bedunburra Road
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
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Kununurra to Cape Leveque to Kununura 24 days
Can you have a browse at my itinerary. My mother is coming up from Melbourne and I want to show her the Kimberley. Trying to see most things but bush
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Mobile, internet reception along Gibb River Road
My parents are travelling the Gibb River Road leaving Kempsey NSW 10 May. They would like to watch ABC news and speak to us occasionally. Can you
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25 days Darwin to Broome (and then continue to Perth)
We're flying to Darwin in 2 1/2 weeks time and starting a six weeks trip to Perth... SOOO Looking forward to it! We're renting a 4WD campervan (Cheapa
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No alcohol at Kalumburu
If we were to travel and had alcohol on board what do we do with the alcohol on board when we wish to visit Kalumburu aboriginal
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Broome to Darwin via Gibb River Road 12 days (13-07-09 / 24-07-09)
Day 1: Broome (picking up the camper 4X4 and getting to know it!) - Derby (camping) Day 2: Derby - Tunnel Creek (visit) - Windjana Gorge
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23 days Broome to Broome (parents with 4 year old), Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau and Bungle
I would greatly appreciate comments on our proposed itinerary. Have rented a serious 4 wheel drive and plan to do camping with an occasional dinner
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Lombadina
The Aboriginal community at Lombadina has the most beautiful bay/beach I have ever seen. I think it may have the name Thomas Bay. It is definitely a
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Fishing below The Mitchell Falls
We are heading up to the Gibb River Road in May and I was wondering if there is anywhere to fish below the Mitchell Falls? I read that you can access
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Kimberley Karavans to Purnululu NP
I have been told by a supplier of the above that this Karavan is the only caravan permitted in the Bungle Bungle. Is this correct? Can you refer me to
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Broome to Broome incl Gibb River Rd and Cape Leveque for 13 days
Thank you for your Destination Kimberley guide . It has been amazingly helpful in starting to plan our camping trip in July. My husband and I are are
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Kimberley Trip, 17 days Broome to Kununurra
We are planning a trip to the Kimberley in late June till early July this year. This is what we have got planned so far. Arrive to Broome on
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16 days Broome to Darwin
I am planning a trip between Broome and Darwin 28th of June 2009 to 14th of July 2009. I would like to thank you for the detailed guide that you
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Cape Leveque Sites for "Off Road " Camper Trailers?
Please forward information re sites for Camper Trailers at Cape Leveque. I am led to believe there are sites above the beach. Would that be correct
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9-day trip in and out of Broome
We are meeting our Swiss friends in July. We fly into Broome and we are both renting adventure 4WDs, which take 4-5 people (we have kids 8-14 yrs). I
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Access to fresh drinking water
Is fresh drinking water routinely available everywhere on the Gibb River Road and the Bungle Bungles? We have an offroad camper trailer with 180
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Bungles with a 1WD (Bike :)
Are we allowed to reach the Bungle Bungle National Park by bicycle? My friends and I intend to cycle from Derby to Katherine via the Gibb River Road
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Watch the cowboys
When we went to Cape Leveque back a few years ago it was fine where the roadworks were going on, but the last fifty or so kms were really scary. Where
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27 days Darwin to Broome via Kakadu, Litchfield, Katherine Gorge, Bungle, GRR, Cape Leveque
We are travelling in 23 July - 18 August, and are wondering if you could have a look at our itinerary and give us some advice about 2 points: 1. Day
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Canoe/Kayaking the Kimberley's
Basically, is it worth while carting a canoe/kayak up there to the Kimberley's? Don't care about fresh water crocs. We have paddled all around South
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Standard caravans on the GRR
Have read all the advice given about caravans and the Gibb River Road. But didn't find the one I wanted. We intend doing the GRR this year in mid to
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Road access to the Bungle Bungles
You state the access to the Bungle Bungles is only suitable for 4WD's. Does this include light duty all wheel drives similar to RAV's, X Trails and
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Gibb River Road, Western Australia - Route Description
The Gibb River Road in Western Australia: from Kununurra/Wyndham to Derby: distances, attractions, accommodation, camping, fuel supply points...
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Bradshaw Art
I was hoping you might be able to help out with some info on the Bradshaw art sites in the Drysdale River area. From an APT tour brochure I understand
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4WD in the Bungle Bungles?
Me and three friends are planning a trip from Perth to Darwin and we are wanting to do Kimberly as well. We were going get a campervan for the trip -
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Spare Tyres
We are heading to the Kimberley in May, exploring Gibb River etc. and have a question about spare tyres. We intend to have All Terrain tyres and
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Kimberley waterfalls in September
We're tossing up whether to go to the Kimberley and surrounding areas from Darwin in either July or September. Can you please tell us what you think
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Permits for entering Aboriginal land in the Kimberleys
My husband & I will be travelling to the Kimberleys May to August this year. Where do I get permits & passes for entering Aboriginal land & what do
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Caravan to Cape Leveque?
Is it possible to tow an off road caravan to Cape Leveque? We have towed it to Bamaga without drama. David
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Camping at Mitchell Falls in April
Just need some more information about camping at Mitchell Falls. Do I need to book a camp site in the quiet area? Can you also please advise whether
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4wd snorkel needed for Gibb River Road?
Does our 4wd need a snorkel to go along the Gibb River Rd at the start of season?
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Can you take a 2 wd car into the Bungle Bungles?
We have a small caravan and a 2002 Ford Fairmont. Are we able to go to many places off road with this setup? We probably will leave the caravan and
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Duncan Road - 2WD Possible?
In both of your guides you state that the Duncan Road is an alternative for Halls Creek to Kununurra. As we will be covering the Highway as part of
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Dogs on the Gibb River Road
G'day B, just wondering about the Gibb River Road and if it's ok to have our dog come with us? I know that the King Leopold Rangers Conservation Park
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