<span class="highlight">Carson</span> <span class="highlight">River</span> <span class="highlight">Track</span> - Kimberley

Did it about 6 yrs ago as per Ron Moon's trek notes. Was ~ok, but not wonderful back then.
At the time, had to pay for an additional permit from the Council at Kalumburu. The restrictions were hefty; eg, can only camp at Carson River station, can't camp anywhere else. The track from the station to Drysdale river was about 40km, and you'd have to backtrack to the station at the end of the day of sightseeing. The rules made it pretty much impossible to legally take a canoe up the Drysdale. Was not difficult drive, just a slow narrow winding track thru the savannah to the river. There were lots of cattle and flies at the river at the time. Even if you did want to camp on Drysdale river, it was not an exciting proposition, with a hundred metres of river sand from the bank to the water. Carson River near the station looked better.
Gerry

I was out there in July. The track is not that difficult and easily followed as long as you avoid the washouts.The track forks to the Drysdale National Park and that track is currently cleared and Ok for slow travel. You can go across the Drysdale at the crossing with care and the track continues to King George Falls, Berkeley River and supposedly goes to Oomblugurri and back to the Gibb River road. I was told it was impassable due to washouts and have not attempted it. Went part way to the falls which you have to hike the last 5 to 10 kms to. Applied to DIA for permit which arrived when I got home!
The scenery makes the trip worthwhile due to its remoteness and beauty.
Travelling in 4x4 motorhome without a need for 4 wheel drive except the river crossing for safety so you should have no issues unless it is wet.