Rail holidays australia is offering a fantastic 4wd coach tour along the gibb river road. Its generally not possible to easily cross the 700mm deep ord river at ivanhoe crossing so take the highway a few kilometres until the parry creek road turnoff. Gibb river road is an iconic australian 4wd track spanning 654km across the kimberley region with plenty of surprises for travellers willing to take some detours along the way. Halhal yang perlu di perhatikan bermain domino qq online untuk pemula. The gibbo river, a perennial river of the northeast murray catchment of the murraydarling basin, is located in the alpine and east gippsland regions of victoria, australia. Penecost river crossing gibb river road in the kimberleys in. Constructed in the late 1800s to transport cattle from surrounding cattle stations to derby and wyndham. Set in the northern half of western australia, and cutting across the jaw droppingly beautiful kimberley region, this is one trip that absolutely must be on the list for anyone with the right sort of wheels travelling through this area.
Are you thinking of taking a road trip through the kimberley on the gibb river road. Theres no shortage of creek crossings in the kimberley, especially if you visit early in the dry season when the waterways are still brimming. Bluey travel self drive northern territory and kimberley. The legendary gibb river road top trail is an icon of outback adventure through the heart of the kimberley in western australias north west. The famous pentecost river crossing on the gibb river road. Nov 28, 2017 where and what is the gibb river road. We started our research and thought we would share some hot links to help with your planning. Road conditions change in the kimberley and especially on the gibb river road. The gibb river road is some 660km of unsealed road between the towns of derby and wyndhamkununurra in the kimberley region. The webs most popular guide to the gibb river road. Gibb river road from broome to darwin western australia.
The turn off is about 165 km after the kalumburu road intersection, or 256 km from derby. This is one of the last true winderness adventures in a land where the age of the rocks is 350 million years old. Its an ambitious but rewarding undertaking, and it requires some careful planning to ensure a safe and hasslefree passage. Two species of crocodile occur in western australia. The back road from kununurra to wyndham on parry creek road via is gravelly at the start but gets easier as you go. Gibb river road a true outback odyssey on one of australias most unique 4wd tracks.
Charnley river station, also a working cattle station, is located 42 km off the gibb river road. They cut gibb river road in the 1960s to transport cattle from the kimberleys stations to the ports at derby and wyndham. Kimberley tour featuring bungle bungles, gibb river road. Live deals gibb river road tours activities attractions.
May 28, 2015 road trip from broome to darwin via gibb river road. While it is not necessary to book for camping, bookings are usually essential for any accommodated stays to ensure availability and meal preparation time. This is a shortlist of the more popular swimming waterholes that are not too far from the gibb river road. Whether to do this journey or not was the subject of much discussion and the questioning of fellow travellers who had done it recently. Marika mccoola, porter square books, cambridge, ma. The gibb river road runs from derby to kunnurra and takes in some of the most stunning gorges and immense scenery that australia has to offer. Since those stations opened their doors to travelers, it has become one of australias most popular tourist routes. My wife and i are planning to spend about 3 weeks in july 2016 exploring the gibb river road. Travel and visitor information tours, accommodation, itineraries and attractions. May is early in the season and usually still quite wet. The gibb river road is an unsealed track in the kimberley region of australia understand. The articles, trip reports and reader questions in this section will tell you everything you need to know. The gibb river road travels some 700 kms through the central kimberley plateau from king sound at derby to the cambridge gulf at wyndham. The road is a former cattle route that stretches in an eastwest direction almost 660 kilometres 410 mi through the kimberley between the towns of derby and the kununurra and wyndham junction of the great northern highway.
Broome darwin via gibb river road australia youtube. Please check our comprehensive guide to road conditions and distances in the kimberley and the gibb river road this resource page has links to the most uptodate information about road closures and safety. Your guide to driving the gibb river road the chart. When you are entering the kimberley or pilbara regions, you are entering crocodile country. The gibb river road is one of australias most famous, and arguably infamous, remote journeys. River road books seeks to bring authors, poets, readers, and. The gibb takes you from derby on the west coast to kununurra or wyndham on western australias eastern border. This was the very first station along the gibb river road to offer accommodation to tourists. The gibb river rd was in excellent condition compared to what we were expecting.
The moderate 660 kilometre dirt track passes through remote station country with magnificent scenery and plenty. Recommended for high clearance fourwheel drives only, the road is quite rocky and corrugated in some sections and better in others, depending on the time of year and how. Its 660 kilometre track traverses the wild kimberley region of western australia, which is known as australias last its 660 kilometre track traverses the wild kimberley region of western australia, which is known as australias last frontier, passing by. Gibb river road self drive along the gibb river road from broome or darwin has to be in a 4wd wagon, 4wd camper etc if your hiring a self drive 4 wheel drive hire from either broome in western australia or darwin in northern territory. Gibb river road tours things to do in gibb river road.
There is a 2 km gravel driveway and if you are driving a 2wd you may need to park it just before the water crossing and walk the remaining 300m to the resort. A challenging trip undertaken on one of australias most difficult outbac. The gibb river road kimberley, western australia home. Gibb river road landcruiser 76 series towing a jayco. The most common mistakes people make are overestimating travel speeds and underestimating time needed for setting up and breaking down camp, stocking up, cooking meals, or exploring expected and unexpected wonders all in the context of the early sunsets of the region. Rains can wash it out, the river crossings can be deep, the road may have just been graded or it could be full of corrugations. Created in the 1960s as a cattle road, the gibb river road is a 650 km. The outback scenery along the gibb river road consists of many ranges, gorges, waterfalls, rock formations and rivers, a very memorable sightseeing experience from the derby entrance to the gibb river road, in the west kimberley, the first point of interest is windjana gorge which is 141km drive and easily accessible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gibb river road. This is a route where a second spare can be a very good idea. The gibb river road australia po box 5001 bedford west, wa 6052 ph.
Its 660 kilometre track traverses the wild kimberley region of western australia, which is known as australias last its 660 kilometre track traverses the wild kimberley region of western australia, which is known as australias last frontier, passing by some of australias. Stretching some 660km between derby and kununurra, the largely unpaved road is an endless sea of red dirt, big open skies and. So long as you drive for the condition of the road it is fine. The gibb river road was originally built to transport cattle from the surrounding stations to derby and wyndham. Its full of some of the countrys most beautiful gorges, waterholes and scenery, and only those daring to venture of the bitumen into these savannah lands will be able to witness and enjoy one of the last real wildernesses of australia. The gibb river road a kimberley adventure guide for self drivers. Have you ever wondered what to see along the gibb river road. The road used to be so remote and difficult to cross that you needed a fully equipped four wheel drive, be self sufficient with water and food and not dare to travel it alone. The gibb river road fuel thats available along the gibb river road. Gibb river road travel western australia, australia lonely planet. It flows from the northwestern slopes of the australian alps, south and joins with morass creek southeast of lake dartmouth. Bell gorge and lennard gorge kimberley australia guide. Gibb river road 3 leaving our great camp on the manning river was tough but hey there will be more great spots, i am sure.
May 12, 2012 apart from a couple of patches of rock, the gibb river road was in really good condition with very few corrugations, we did however have to be careful in the floodways as there were quite often ditches from the running water which would have done damage to the car at high speed. An mm road romance kindle edition by maher, damian. With the spectacular cockburn ranges in the background, it is an iconic part of this crazy adventure. The whole road is now the responsibility of main roads wa and improvements to creek crossings and jump ups are being made every year. This is the main reason for our gibb river road selfdrive itinerary suggestions ebook. The ultimate 14day gibb river road guide hema maps. Located in the heart of the king leopold ranges conservation park, mt harts proximity to many of the kimberley major attractions makes an. What rivers, springs, creeks cross the gibb river road pentecost river the pentecost river crossing is in a pleasant setting though very much like the durack river this is one of the rivers that can be rather tense to 4wd first timers to cross early in the dry season. The gibb river road is a 660 km track right through the wild heart of the kimberley and is one of the kimberleys main attractions. Since 1999 we have been helping people organise and book selfdrive holidays through the northern territory and kimberley, and of course you cant leave out the great drive on the gibb river road. Our 4wds are the perfect vehicles for your adventure on the gibb river road as they are all equipped for those tough road conditions you will encounter the gibb river road is a very popular destination during the dry season.
Explore gibb river road holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Gibb river road a users guide inspiration outdoors. The gibb river road a trip for the adventurous this trip is for the adventurous who really want to experience the unspoilt outback. Selfdriving the gibb river road is not as difficult as it used to be. This video has it all, 4wd, river crossings and drama with the car. The gibb river road australia map of gibb river road. Tour gibb river road discovery australia book online. Find things to do with the kids, visit attractions with the whole family. Its a 660 kilometre track accessible between may and october depending on road conditions.
Nov 17, 2017 leave windjana gorge for lennard river gorge, follow the twokilometre walking track from the car park along a creek line and up to the king leopold sandstone, before reaching a lookout with amazing views over the gorge and waterfalls. The 660km track takes you through national parks, stations, incredible gorges and ranges. There is one main roadhouse on the gibb river road mt barnett as well drysdale station on the way to mitchell falls and fuel supplies at. The secret of a successful foray along the gibb river road is to take your time, not to hurry. Gibb river road travel western australia, australia. From the awardwinning author of the lake of dead languages comes a. Our kimberley tour has a focus on the gibb river road that passes through the heart of one of australias last wilderness frontiers the kimberley region of western australia. The most common mistakes people make are overestimating travel speeds and underestimating time needed for setting up and breaking down camp, stocking up, cooking meals, or exploring expected and unexpected wonders all in the context of the early sunsets of the. Turning off the bitumen and going over the range on the gibb river road is a truly unique aussie outback adventure through the kimberleys vast untouched wilderness, ancient gorge country and epic cattle stations the size of small countries. Gibb river road day 1 left derby on a beautiful morning and started the long anticipated journey along the gibb river road. It provides access to the magnificent kimberley region and its very diverse landscapes, which range from lush, tropically vegetated river gorges and rainforests, to. However it is obviously possible to have a great experience on the gibb river road without really roughing it and with a pet, as long as you have the right rig, the right tools and maintenance plan and take some time to understand the options on offer. Sure, parts of it were a little rocky, parts were fairly badly corrugated, but long stretches were in great condition.
Sounds like your running the correct pressure for these conditions, ive heard that shaley rock really cuts into tyres if the pressures are too high. Discover the famous gibb river road as you make your way from the beachside paradise of broome through some of australias most beautiful and rugged country to the outback town of kununurra. Aug 16, 20 the gibb river road was initially constructed as a beef road to transport cattle from surrounding stations to the ports of derby and wyndham. We want to hire a 4 wheel drive, picking up in broome and dropping off in kununurra. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There is a lot to do along the gibb river road and it all revolves around the kimberley. Road trip from broome to darwin via gibb river road. Towing a caravan in the kimberley and gibb river road. Drive too fast and those corrugations, loose stones, unexpected potholes and sharp edges can shred a tyre in seconds. Just after leaving mt barnett roadhouse we came to a section of the road with conditions that i just do not like, give me dust, give me corrugations, but rocks that have been purposefully laid as screenings to create a road surface is not good on tyres or.
The gibb river road a kimberley adventure guide for self. Gibb river road selfdrive itinerary suggestions gibb. Tour gibb river road discovery safari tour with experienced guide. The gibb river road is an infamous offroad track that winds its way through western australias beautiful kimberley region between derby and kununurra. Attraction gibb river road tourism western australia. Cutting a brown swath through the scorched heart of the kimberley, the legendary gibb river road the gibb or grr provides one of australias wildest outback experiences. They have had their driest wet season in many years, so even this early in the season lots of the creek crossings are dry. This map of the gibb river road, produced by derby visitor centre is a great planning tool for your gibb river road trip and part of the gibb river and kalumburu roads guide. In this episode we explore one of australias most famous 4x4 outback gravel roads, the gibb river road. I think i would invest in a set of all terrain tyres such as the yokohama geolanders ats or similar for these more harsh environments. The king leopold national park is home to bell and lennard gorges, two of the gibb river road s most spectacular gorges. Steamy at times, gibb river road is an emotionally immersive mm road romance that will capture your heart. Stretching for 660km through the vast kimberley, the gibb river road is one of australias best 4wd adventures.
Read on to learn about the gibb river road, what you can expect to see, where you should stay, and what you should prepare for. In that time we have literally helped thousands of customers travel millions of kilometers. Finally, at 654km, the gibb river road ends at the junction with the great northern highway. Get our awesome e book with gibb river road selfdrive itinerary suggestions for free. Put on your hiking shoes, have your swimming gear handy and get ready for breathtaking kimberley and wa scenery, endless gorges and aboriginal culture as you tour with kimberley safari tours the specialists in the kimberley and gibb river road tours. The gibb river road is a road in the kimberley region of western australia. The best places to swim along the gibb river road by adam. Mount hart wilderness lodge offers an authentic homestead experience off the gibb river road. We drove the gibb river road in may 2019, from kununurra in the east to derby in the west. Then you just have to decide if you want to turn left for wyndham or right for kununurra. The gibb river road is an epic drive from derby to kununurra through the kimberley region of western australia.
If you thrive on adventure and challenge then this outback track is for you. The gibb river road is a true iconic outback drive, arguably, the most incredible drive that visitors to australia can undertake. The gibb river road is known to many as the last real adventure in australia so if you love going off the beaten path, if you get a kick out of doing things differently, or you just enjoy discovering the undiscovered, the gibb river road is the right aussie driving route for you and your road trip buddies. If camping at mornington wilderness lodge please use phone just after turn off. Continuing down the kalumburu road for 60km to meet with the gibb river road once more, head southwest, passing mount elizabeth before turning right 10km on towards jigngarrin barnett river gorge, which is a sensational swimming hole and picnic spot thats only 3km off the main drag. Bell gorges impressive waterfall drops into a deep clear pool, ringed by a horseshoeshaped orange wall.