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Gibb River Rd & Kalumburu Rd - WA 

Junction,Intersection,Turn Off 
PlaceID13986
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Latitude16.11851º S 16º 07' 6.65" S
Longitude126.521º E 126º 31' 15.59" E
Altitude449m
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 Location

From Wyndham, 185.23kms SW (258kms, 5hrs 13mins driving) Driving Directions
From Kalumburu, 202.91kms S (264kms, 5hrs 32mins driving) Driving Directions
From Junjuwa, 250.2kms NE (471kms, 6hrs 41mins driving) Driving Directions
From Looma, 330.19kms NE (476kms, 7hrs 3mins driving) Driving Directions
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This junction is located 415km east of Derby and 290km west from Kununurra. This is a major intersection of 2 heavily corrugated dirt roads in the Kimberley. Both roads are subject to seasonal flooding and occasional closure during the monsoonal wet season.

The Kalumburu Road provides the only access to the northern Kimberley region with the Mitchell Plateau and coastal Kalumburu community attracting the more adventurous 4WD and fishing enthusiasts during the dry season (May - October).

The turnoff to Mitchell Plateau is found 159km north from this junction along the Kalumburu Road, and Kalumburu is another 103km on - a total of 262km from this point. Fuel supplies and accommodation is available at Drysdale Station, and Kalumburu.

There is a well setup roadside stop here with an information board, picnic table, shade hut and large clearing.

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Road conditions being tested close to turnoff

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Gibb River, Kalumburu Rd - WA [2.67km]  
River Crossing Point of Interest
The Gibb River is wide and very sandy at this point but travellers will find the crossing of the Kalumburu Road has a concrete causeway, although this is often covered with water.

 Weather & Climate

Closest Weather Station

Mount Elizabeth at 15:00 22 Nov WST
Distance from Gibb River Rd & Kalumburu Rd 55.69km SW
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
38.1°C 37.1°C 15% 7.3°C -hPa 0.0mm ENE 2km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Mount Elizabeth
Distance from Gibb River Rd & Kalumburu Rd 55.69km SW
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 33.132.332.232.4 30.028.228.630.5 34.136.136.334.0
Mean Min. °C 22.021.820.316.9 11.98.98.29.5 15.019.521.822.3
Mean Rain mm 248.3226.5159.038.2 13.913.03.42.1 7.425.370.8154.7

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 Trek Notes

Gibb River Road Gibb River Road
The Gibb River Road is the 4WD option of the 2 main routes crossing the Kimberley from east to west (or vice versa) and provides access to the numerous gorges that are the main highlight.
Kalumburu Kalumburu
Kalumburu is a unique aboriginal settlement in the far northern Kimberley. With an entry permit, the Kalumburu community welcome visitors to visit their beaches and to enjoy superb reef and river fishing. [Feature Story]
Mitchell Plateau Mitchell Plateau
The major attraction of the northern Kimberley region is the majestic Mitchell Falls. Access by 4WD is challenging on both vehicle and occupants as this is a remote area. No food, fuel or mechanical services are available at Mitchell Falls itself.

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