We camped at a free roadside stop called Spring Creek located just near the turn off for the road into the Purnululu National Park. The first part is a wide flat bitumen area, but if you follow the road a bit further down there is a lovely shaded area on the banks of the river… Read More Purnululu (aka The Bungle Bungles)
We turned off the Gibb River Road onto the Kalumbru Road heading north. The corrugations were horrendous and we spent over an hour shuddering and jarring along. Finally, we arrived at our destination, Drysdale Station. We elected to stay at the homestead station campsite with full amenities rather than the miners pool campsite, which is… Read More Mitchell Plateau – Part 1
Galvan Gorge The Gibb River Road was in pretty good condition and we made good progress arriving at Galvan Gorge late morning. This is an easy walk over mainly flat ground to emerge at an oasis like swimming hole. We had the place to ourselves and enjoyed the tranquility of the flowing waterfall and quiet… Read More Gibb River Road – Part 2
The Gibb River Road was originally a route to get cattle to drive cattle to market. These days it is 660km’s of dirt track through some of the most spectacular Kimberly country. The road is accessible by four-wheel drive only, and only open during the dry season with road conditions varying greatly and numerous water crossings.… Read More Gibb River Road – Part 1
We loved Broome, but it was time to move on. We packed up camp and said farewell to our neighbours before heading out to the highway. Emma had developed a pain in the ball of her foot, so Craig drove the 80km’s up the dirt road towards Cape Leveque. Although there was notable lean on… Read More Dampier Peninsula
Hit The Toad 