We’d only been driving for a few minutes when we rounded the bend and were confronted by the amazing spectacle of the Pentecoste River flowing wide and shallow in front of the Cockburn Ranges. There was a queue of vehicles the other side of the river. As the first vehicle exited the water in front… Read More Gibb River Road – Part 4
After our side trip to the Mitchell Plateau we stopped at Drysdale Station for a night before heading back onto the Gibb River Road again. Heading east we soon enough arrived at Ellenbrae Station. Set on a million acres we followed the signs towards the homestead, passing the turn offs for the two campsites until… Read More Gibb River Road – Part 3
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 