Gibb River Road

The Gibb River Road is an old stock route that runs from Kununurra to Broome. It is 660kms from end to end – and most of the surface is dirt. There were some really bad corrugations – but most of the road was OK to travel on. Very very dusty all the way. We drove almost half of it on the first day. The scenery was stunning, but there’s nowhere to camp except for resort style stays, such as El Questro.

Pentecost River

We found a great camp at Barnett River Gorge.  

The eastern part of the Kimberley was very different from the western part. The escarpments were more craggy, with a lot of black basalt, and some stunning gorges. We had a great bike ride from Silent Grove campground in King Leopold Conservation Park to Bells Gorge.

Our last stop was at Windjana Gorge – which was amazing. Huge basalt walls surrounded the gorge – and about 20 or so freshwater crocodiles were lazing on the banks, or floating about in the water. We walked in late in the afternoon, so the colours reflecting off the gorge walls were at their best. Even though the road was a great adventure, it was nice getting back to the bitumen and arriving in Broome.

Entrance to Windjana Gorgr