Kimberley Travel Guide Blog

Taking food containers into WA (quarantine question)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:42:49 GMT

We are coming to the Kimberleys from Townsville in North Queensland and that considering we have to go through the NT/WA border we were wondering about

Our Muddy Adventure Down the Gibb May 2010

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:55:57 GMT

We decided last year in 2009 that we had to do a driving trip up north to explore our beautiful country, now or we'd probably never get around to it! We

King Edward River Campsites renamed and no longer free

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:09:07 GMT

Excerpts from a reader email from Juli 16. Thanks Keryn, Chris, Kerrin and Greg: "We do have a couple of updates for you as a result of two fab weeks on the Gibb River Road. We spent two nights at King Edward River campsite now known as Munura. They have changed the road in and renamed the campsites. Camp 1 is Wulumara and 2 is Warninmarri. It is now 2.7 km from the river crossing to the campsite turnoff and 1 km in to the camps. It is $7 per head per night on an honour system. However, there is a caretaker present." ...and... "Mt Barnett store doesn't have a siesta anymore, nor does Imintji. The public phone at Mt Barnett has been out of action for 8 months and still awaiting telstra to visit and fix it. You can for a donation to the RFDS or community make a call using the store phone." Regarding the non existent siestas I would be careful outside peak season.

Magic Cape Leveque

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:56:00 GMT

We were at Cape Leveque only 3 weeks ago. What a magical piece of Australia. I cannot fault it! Koolajamin is professionally run and very very clean.

Conquering the Gibb River Road and Mitchell Plateau with two young kids

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:48:50 GMT

My wife and our two girls (age 4 and 1) set out on the trip of our lifetime in April this year. Destination? Kimberley! Coming from Brisbane we had a

Cape Leveque - I wish I stayed there more

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:11:24 GMT

I had seen pictures of Cape Leveque surfing the net and decided I must see it in my trip to Kimberley. We spent there 2 nights, 1 and a half day. We had

Top End & Kimberley June/July 2010

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:58:35 GMT

We are back from our great holiday to the Top End and the Kimberley. After 21 days (June 13th - July 3rd), 5,619 km and lots of dust we can say we are

Five weeks throu the Kimberley

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:46:29 GMT

After five weeks throu the Kimberley we are back in Holland again. We had a wonderful time, but also scary moments. We went May 15 on our way to the Mitchell

The Kimberley are absolutely Superb

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:56:04 GMT

Nearly two weeks we are back in Switzerland. Sorry to write you so late! Just few words about our experience we enjoyed along the Gibb. It's a bit difficult

14 days -- Broome-Kununurra-Broome or Broome-Darwin?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:57:15 GMT

As we only have 2 weeks we are undecided whether to do a Broome - Kununurra - Broome loop via the Gibb River Road and back along the highway, or carry

Gas for fuel - gas/petrol stops and availability across Kimberley?

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:17:01 GMT

Could you please tell me if it is possible to do the Gibb River Road with dual fuel as opposed to diesel? If the answer to this is yes what about Mitchell

21 night trip, July 2010

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:34:18 GMT

Thanks for this fantastic guide. I've poured over it. I also really appreciate all the reader stories. I'm travelling through the Kimberley on a 21 night

A muddy Gibb River Road adventure - May 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:10:59 GMT

We had planned our trip since last November (2009) and had been anxiously watching the weather for the month prior to going to Broome. It looked great

Current weather situation in the Kimberleys?

Mon, 24 May 2010 04:18:46 GMT

(Submitted 23.5.2010) We're currently looking to travel to the Kimberleys in mid August, but we're hearing that the region is still experiencing substantial

Darwin to Broome via Gibb River Road - which bits are visible for someone with a disability?

Sun, 23 May 2010 05:47:16 GMT

Having read a lot on this site and others I'm really keen to do the Darwin to Broome via Gibb River Road trip over two weeks in June. The slight challenge

Emma Gorge to Bungle Bungle NP

Fri, 21 May 2010 01:21:18 GMT

We're travelling the Kimberley late September, beginning of October and would like to visit Bungle Bungle NP. Unfortunatly we only have one day for that.

Caravans on Cape Leveque Road

Wed, 19 May 2010 02:54:54 GMT

Hi B, First let me thank you for Destination Kimberley, a great read even if you don't intend going! I have printed mine off and bound it and between my

Serviced Campsites North of Broome

Wed, 19 May 2010 02:53:42 GMT

Birgit, we have a group doing the Kimberley during August and have a detailed itinerary with just one gap. We are looking for camping around Coulomb Point

Power supply on the Gibb River Road and across the Kimberley

Sun, 16 May 2010 03:32:01 GMT

The 4WD camper that we are hiring for our Gibb River Road/Kimberley trip relies on 240V for the Engel to get cold - there isn't a back up system. It apparently

21 Days Broome to Darwin via GRR

Sun, 16 May 2010 02:00:27 GMT

My husband, 12 yo daughter and I will be travelling this route late June/early July 2010. We are not experienced 4WD'ers so we don't want to be too rushed

A cheap Kimberleys holiday?

Thu, 13 May 2010 06:00:40 GMT

There's likely no such thing as a cheap holiday in the Kimberley, but with the Aussie Travel Saver you could well save a few hundred dollars.

Sealing of Wolfe Creek Crater Road

Wed, 05 May 2010 03:46:40 GMT

Is the road to the Wolfe Creek Crater suitable for a 2WD hire car? I had heard they were expecting to seal it by the middle of this year. Has this been

The Gibb River Road back in 88

Sat, 01 May 2010 02:43:38 GMT

Our Gibb River Road adventure started from our home in Perth traveling through the Pilbara region of WA, but the real adventure and the reason for our

1988 Early Days in Purnululu

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:06:42 GMT

Our trip into the Bungle Bungles was back in 1988, the road in was very poor, full of pot holes with deep bulldust and areas of quite deep water to transverse.

Fuel expenses / kilometers for Kimberley trip

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:15:59 GMT

My boyfriend and I are planning a 9-10 day long trip for the Kimberleys in July. We are trying to figure out how much to budget for fuel. Our initial plan

Fishing licence requirements for the Northern Territory

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:52:45 GMT

For fishing in the Kimberly and the Top End, is there a licence required? Or is fishing allowed anywhere? What about fishing in National Parks? Thank's

Fishing licence/permits for Kimberley area

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:35:13 GMT

Dear Birgit, I have been trying to research the requirements for fishing licences or permits to fish in the Kimberley area (fresh & saltwater), and have

Essentials list for Kimberley trek

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:28:11 GMT

Giday Birgit. Thanks for your website and book Destination Kimberley. I've been using them as well as other resources for a couple of years now to get

22 days Broome to Broome via Gibb River Road and The Great Northern Highway

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:01:26 GMT

We arrive in Broome 8th June and will be picking up a 4WD camper van. We have booked two nights accomodation in Broome. Day 3 Heading to Derby, booked

35 Days Halls Creek to Wolfe Creek Crater via GNH, Cape Leveque, GRR, Kalumburu Road, Mitchell River Track and Tanami Road.

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:02:11 GMT

We are a group of 7 people (with 1 more flying into Broome to join us and she will fly out of Kununurra. We have 4 4WD vehicles and 3 offroad campertrailers

Off road camper to Mitchell Falls?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:14:09 GMT

I have read a few things about the track to Mitchell Falls being unsuitable/a bit tough if towing, and was just wondering if any one had towed a camper

Gibb River Road with minimal baggage?

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:01:04 GMT

Great site Birgit! Our family is planning to travel from Darwin to Broome, taking in Kakadu, the Gibb River Road and the Bungle Bungles. We are

Camping at the Bungle Bungles

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:02:50 GMT

To see the Bungle Bungles we left our caravan at Kununurra and took the Landcruiser with roof-top tent. We needed one day to travel from Kununurra and

21 Days Broome - Broome

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:30:36 GMT

We would really appreciate your thoughts on the itinerary my partner and I are planning for late May this year. We are hiring a 4WD so are aware of

Kimberley trip slide on camper alternative

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:38:38 GMT

Been following your great site for months. We are going in mid 2010 with our Nissan Navara Dual Cab 4WD and look like getting a Slide On Pop Top

Kununurra - What a fantastic part of the world

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:31:56 GMT

We first went to Kununurra and the rest of the Kimberley in 1995 as part of a round Australia trip. My wife and I went back about 6 years ago to do

Kimberleys and Gibb River Road by Motorcycle

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:54:09 GMT

My husband and I are thinking of riding from Darwin to Perth by motorcycle (BMW 1500 GS). Do you think the off road sections like Gibbs Road will be

Should we attempt the Pentecost River Crossing?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:38:01 GMT

We are planning a road trip to Kununurra next year. We won't be doing the entire GRR on this trip given the vehicle we will be in, however we were

Kimberley weather in Dec/Jan - is it too wet?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:02:36 GMT

I am looking into travelling to the Kimberley for the first time late Dec/Jan and wondered if that's right in the midst of the wet season and

Chasing the mighty barra

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:39:17 GMT

Kununurra is a really top spot, if you like adventure that is. It is a place that is too good to be true when you find the heart of the landscape,

Trek for 8 vans From Katherine to Broome 15th July to 22nd August 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:15:33 GMT

This is the itinnary I promised I would send you after we did this trip. The trip was a great success with only one puncture to repair. Happy hour around the campfire and camp oven cooking was a real highlight.

Will Purnululu be open in May 2010?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:46 GMT

I read on the CALM website that Purnululu has been shut down for the remainder of the year because of bush fires. I also read that re-opening the

Off Road Camper Trailers Allowed Into Purnululu National Park?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:55:51 GMT

I have had a read about towing caravans, thank you for that advice, but I have an Off Road Campertrailer that I have towed behind my 4WD vehicle to

Gibb River Road Adventure with Jayco Outback Swan

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:24:33 GMT

We completed our Kimberley Adventure in mid August this year as part of our long service leave trip (with 3 children) around Australia. When I

The Crocs 2009 - Gibb River Road

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:16:33 GMT

We drove the Gibb River Road in August 2009 in a hired 4wd which we hired in Broome. We are country people used to dirt roads and we were suprised at

Broome in December (Wet Season)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:38:21 GMT

I'm from England and keep coming back to WA because I love it. But I am nearly always over in December - February and have never managed to get up to

Frog Hole, a permanent swimming hole in Purnululu?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:11:51 GMT

We're heading to the Bungles next July and after searching on the internet I have seen a few mentions of a Frog Hole in Punululu National Park. From

Booking a camp site for Kimberley trip

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:37:15 GMT

I don't seem to be able to find a phone number for the visitor centre or information as to how you go about booking a camp site. As we are planning on

How much time at Mornington Wilderness Camp?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:02:01 GMT

We have 12 days to travel from Broome to Broome via Gibb River Rd and Great Northern Highway, we have two children 9 and 12, how important is

I survived the road into the Bungle Bungle

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:59:30 GMT

Title of this my story, comes from the words of the sticker my wife bought me at the visitor center after the 53 kms driving from the turn off on