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Typical corrugations on Gibb River Rd near Barnett turnoff
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Gibb River Rd & Upper Barnett River Gorge Access - WA 

Junction,Intersection,Turn Off 
PlaceID13987
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Latitude16.55865º S 16º 33' 31.12" S
Longitude126.1236º E 126º 07' 25.08" E
Altitude469
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Barnett River Gorge is a spectacular place to visit. The turnoff to Barnett River Gorge is marked 3km, however there are quite a few tracks, mostly winding, and no more signs to indicate which to take. If you are using digital mapping software, you will see the Barnett River runs pretty much parallel to the GRR. The gorge itself is to the right.
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You pass a number of bays where either lunch stops or overnight camps are possible but you can’t miss the gorge itself if you continue sticking to the right. The track continues through a short, sharp and rocky dip (no water) and then solid rock plateau where you can choose to either drive the final 200m over the rocks (turn hard left after the dip) to a big Boab tree and the start of the gorge walk or stop at the start of the rocks and walk from there.

The walk from the boab is marked with stone cairns but there are a couple of options for heading down the cliff to the water below. Keep an eye out on the left for the first set of markers as this will bring you to the better swimming section of the gorge with sandy beaches and clear deep pools.
A sight you'll want to see
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Part of 5km track from GRR to Barnett R. Gorge
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Campsites are located alongside the river in the lower part and due to popularity these are well signed.

 Weather & Climate

Closest Weather Station

Mount Elizabeth at 09:00 02 Dec WDT
Distance from Gibb River Rd & Upper Barnett River Gorge Access 15.78km N
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
28.5°C 33.2°C 71% 22.7°C -hPa 14.0mm WNW 2km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Mount Elizabeth
Distance from Gibb River Rd & Upper Barnett River Gorge Access 15.78km N
 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. [Feature Story]

 Places within 5km
Barnett River Camps [2.24km]  
Camp Free 
There are numerious camping areas around the Barnett River area.
Barnett River Gorge Lower Carpark [2.75km]  
P-Bay Camp Free Walk Track
Camp here with a van as the last 500m is rougher. It's only a 15min walk to the first pool and the wildlife and greenery that water brings.
Upper Barnett River Gorge [4.21km]  
Gorge Point of Interest Walk Track Water Supply
4WD access over rocks in the final 1km leads directly to a boab tree at the head of the main trail to the Upper Barnett River Gorge. An hour's walk (follow cairns) is required along the top ridge of the plateau above the river to reach the only safe access leading down to the upper gorge.

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