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Kalumburu, 159.38kms S (205kms, 4hrs 21mins driving)
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Wyndham, 187.74kms W (317kms, 6hrs 24mins driving)
From
Junjuwa, 287.77kms N (529kms, 7hrs 52mins driving)
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Derby, 342.27kms NE (472kms, 6hrs 49mins driving)
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Description
The
Drysdale River Station Homestead and its tourist facilities is just 1km from this junction along the signed access track. This is a working cattle station however it's undoubtedly the most visited of all the stations on the
Kalumburu Rd. They warmly encourage visitors to drop in for local information,
camping, supplies, fuel,
accommodation, food, scenic plane flights.
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Weather & Climate
Closest Weather Station
Doongan at 15:00 08 Nov WST
Distance from Kalumburu Rd & Drysdale River Station Access 37.43km N
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 36.5°C |
38.8°C |
33% |
17.7°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
E |
2km/h
1knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Doongan
Distance from Kalumburu Rd & Drysdale River Station Access 37.43km N
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
33.4 | 32.7 | 33.1 | 33.2 |
31.1 | 29.1 | 29.6 | 31.5 |
35.3 | 37.1 | 36.7 | 34.5 |
| Mean Min. °C |
22.8 | 22.6 | 21.8 | 19.0 |
14.5 | 11.4 | 10.5 | 12.3 |
18.0 | 21.4 | 22.9 | 23.0 |
| Mean Rain mm |
280.6 | 221.9 | 194.1 | 44.3 |
10.7 | 6.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
4.3 | 33.0 | 119.3 | 202.0 |
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Trek Notes
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
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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