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Off road hitch for Bungles

We have an off road camper trailer, but in an effort to save money for our trip, decided a treg off road hitch was a luxury we could get away without.

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Towing a caravan on the Gibb River Road

We are planning a trip from Darwin to Perth in July 2009 and have been told we could tow our 20ft full van with our Prado on the Gibb River Road. We

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Bungles in a Jayco pop top?

How about taking a Jayco pop top caravan into the Bungles? It is called the out back series, it is not a full size caravan, is much higher off the

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Mitsubishi DELICA 4WD van suitable for a trip to the Bungles?

We are planning a trip next month (September 08) and we have a Mitsubishi DELICA 4WD van. How will this vehicle go travelling on the track to the

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Planning a Darwin to Broome camping trip

My partner and I have just decided to self-drive and camp from Darwin to Broome through the Kimberleys but that's about as far as we have made it in

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Broome in Aug-Sep

We are thinking of coming to Broome from Victoria in Aug-September. Is this a good time to come? It looks like on this website it is one of the better

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Bungle Bungles overnight hike

We would like to do the overnight hike to Piccaninny Gorge in the Bungle Bungles and wonder how to camp out. Will a sleeping bag be enough protection

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Limited time from Broome, is the Gibb River Rd worth it?

My partner and I have 8 days in Broome and really want to go inland for a few days. It appears that the Gibb River Road has some of the closest, best

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Favourite places to watch the world go by

Diamonds & Pearls, Derby Among the shops, just round the corner from the campsite. Perfect for breakfast or daytime relaxing; closes at 4 – just

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Garden of Eden

We stayed 6 nights at the Mitchell Plateau campsite, left for provisions and came back for 2 more. No one else did – came and went in a day or two

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Mobile phone communication along Gibb River Road

Hi, we are travelling to the Kimberleys next week, including the Gibb River Rd. Due to the illness of a family member I would like to know how good

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Some good things about Broome

We stayed at the Bayside apartments in Broome, opposite Matso's. Good self-catering accommodation, reasonably priced, everything provided. Lunch at

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Is October too late for the Kimberleys?

I wonder if you could help us please. I purchased online today your guide to the Kimberley region. We are planning on arriving in Darwin on 15th

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Travelling the Kimberley with dogs

Hi Birgit, have just purchased your Destination Kimberley book and I must say that I'm impressed. I plan a trip there towards end of August and would

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Andy's Chasm

I know you said Andy's Chasm is a wet season destination, but do you think that it would be ok at the end of July? Am I too

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Silent Grove - Bell Gorge camp sites

Birgit, I have your excellent ' Destination Kimberley ' (I wish I'd known about it years ago ... I can now throw away all the printouts from tens of

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Travelling the Gibb River Road in May 2009

We are thinking of booking self drive 4WD itinerary from Darwin to Broome via the Gibb River Road with stops arranged. We are concerned that the river

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Motorhoming the Gibb River Road

We own a 10.5 meter motorhome based on a bus chassis. Behind it we tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 4WD. We are hoping to travel to the area next year.

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Which direction of the Gibb River Road is better?

If we only travel the Gibb River Road one way, is it better to travel from Broome to Kununurra or vice versa? Please consider also the accommodation

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Bungle Bungle access track in darkness

Would you consider the access track for Purnululu NP too dangerous in any way to attempt in darkness? I'm staring at the 6-hour each way distance

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Darwin to Broome in 4 weeks?

My husband and I plan to spend 4 weeks driving from Darwin to Broome, touring the Kimberleys in a hire 4wd camper. We are flying to Darwin late August

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Northern Territory/Western Australia border restricted goods

We will be travelling to the Kimberley soon, towing a caravan and crossing from N.T. to W.A., I have read your list of restricted goods and wish to

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Gibb River Road in Subaru Forester

TNT magazine just had an article about a couple of backpackers who did the Gibb River Road in a VW Combi. I'm planning to do it this July (I'll have 3

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Perth to Darwin in 21 days?

Is 21 days enough time to get to Darwin from Perth in 4WD campervan? Planning to go in October 08. Can you suggest a route where we will see the most,

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Nissan Pathfinder for Kimberleys Camping Trip

I have a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder and was hoping to do a camping trip to the Kimberleys June and July 2009, I don't want to change vehicles if I can

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Permits for the Kimberleys

I know we need a permit to go to Kalumburu Reserve but some sources say we also need permits to access Cape Leveque and the Mitchell Plateau. What

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Monitor lizards (Goannas) in the Kimberley Region?

We're planning a new 2 month trip to Australia (we're Belgian), and the Kimberley Region is most probably one of the regions we'll want to visit.

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Mitchell Falls in June

Mitchell Falls looks amazing. But is it worth it going there at the end of June when the wet season is over? Is there going to be any water left?

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17 days Broome-Kununurra GNH, Kununurra-Broome GRR

This is our planned itinerary for our first trip to the Kimberley. I hope to get your feedback if that is possible. Day 1: Pick up 4WD camper, stock

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Taking an offroad caravan to the Bungle Bungles

On some of the websites showing road conditions into the Bungle Bungles there is a picture with the line thru a picture of a caravan. Is it strictly

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Camper trailer storage when travelling to the Bungles

We are travelling to the Kimberley next month with our Goldstream camper trailer, hoping to travel the Gibb River Road and the Bungles. We heard that

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Brisbane to Broome on bicycle via Gibb River Road

My husband, father in law and step brother are planning on riding their push bikes from Brisbane to Broome, leaving in 7 days. They are considering

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Broome Australia - What Is The Western Australia Kimberley Town Really Like?

Does Broome in Australia live up to the promises of the travel industry? According to many travellers Broome is...

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Kununurra - Accommodation in Kununurra: How To Find The Best Rates

Kununurra accommodation directory and tips on how to make sure you really book at the best available rate.

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Insect problems in the Kimberleys

We are undertaking a 14 day 4WD camper van trip - Broome to Broome via the Gibb River Rd from 25 May. My wife suffers badly from midge bites and we

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Jack's Waterhole

We are travelling the Gibb River Road in July this year (yes, we know, very busy) and would like to know if Jack's Waterhole is closed for camping and

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Camping at Lake Argyle

Is it possible to camp (caravan park) with a campervan or bush camp at Lake Argyle? I only seem to find something about motel rooms there, but nothing

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Broome - Accommodation in Broome: How To Find The Best Rates

Looking for Broome accommodation during the tourist season? You better book early! Accommodation in Broome is always in short supply.

If you would like to know what's available and what it costs, use the handy accommodation search engine on this page...

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2wd for road to Drysdale River Station?

My wife & I will be leaving Victoria in 4 weeks time to begin an around Australia adventure lasting 18 months. We will be travelling in a 2wd bus

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9 Days Broome-Broome via Gibb River Road, Mornington... & Bungle Bungles?

My husband and I are planning a trip arriving in Broome on Saturday afternoon, staying 1 night. Sunday-Thursday we plan to drive to the Gibb River

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7 nights in the Kimberleys: worth it to go all the way around?

We are planning to come to see the Kimberleys but unfortunately we are on limited time (Sat-Sat), about 7 nights in total. Just wondering if we'd be

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Towing Jayco Outback to Gibb River Road

In reading the stories I see you are saying it is accessible to most areas. Does that include the Mitchell Falls area or would it be advisable to

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Urals sidecars units

Photo by K.Ivoutin: We rode that bike to hell and back As Urals sidecars units are now being sold in Australia, would they make a good vehicle to

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8 Days In Broome: What To Do?

I have 8 full days in Broome. I will be next week in Perth on masters swimming championships. After that I have time from April 22. to 28. Mining on

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14 Days Darwin to Broome

I have formulated the below itinerary for a 14 day Darwin to Broome trip. If you get the chance could you look at the itinerary and let me know if you

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Broome to Kununurra (2 days)

I have a question regarding the Broome to Kununurra leg of our trip. Our time is limited so we are looking for the best value for time and money. We

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4WD or 2WD for Tanami Road and Kimberley?

Looking for reliable current info about the state of the Tanami Track. We are planning on buying a car and heading off in that direction in about 10

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Water in Lake Argyle

I have read in the past that the amount of water that flows over the top of Lake Argyle when full is referred to as SIDHARBS per day. This is the

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From Broome to Cape Leveque - the Dampier Peninsula

The trip from Broome to Cape Leveque traverses the whole Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, WA.

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Kooljaman Resort At Cape Leveque, Broome, Western Australia

Kooljaman Resort at Cape Leveque (Broome) is sometimes described as a luxury resort and sometimes as a wilderness camp.

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