Kimberley Trip

Thanks Grant and Linda. Had a look at your blog and its really impressive with the way you have set it up and what you have seen and done. I plan on avoiding the crowds and would rather spend my time away from the towns. I was thinking about starting from Kununurra and travelling towards Derby taking in as much as I can along the way. Can you tell me if it would be easy to pull over anywhere and roll a swag out to camp or would it be better to stick to the campgrounds along the way?

Travelling the Great Northern Highway, there are many spots to free camp - best to see the Camps Australia book. Only down side is that you will be sharing with many others.

Travelling the GRR - you must remember that the land on both sides of the road is all privately leased. Having said that, there are spots in a couple of the travel books that suggest camp sites. Although a few years ago, some got washed away during a big wet! Some of the stations have great facilities, but expect to pay around $20 per night. Power only available at Home Valley.

We have visited all available stations since my first trip in 1991, and if it was me, I would mix it up - some stations and some free camping. Having a spot to yourself, with a little fire and a million stars to gaze at from your swag....ahhh...I can't think of anything better! You'll have a blast!

Linda

Thanks for all your info Linda. Much appreciated!

Thanks for the reply. Wish I could say ive been there as many times as you. Is the King Edward River a good spot to stop for a day or two?

We stayed a few days at the King Edward River Camp, including a day trip to Mitchell Falls, and spent another night there they on the way back from Kalumburu because we enjoyed it so much.

Mh

Good on ya Val. Ill definitely read through them for some info. Cheers!!!

I'll second that! I had a great time in the Kimberley and enjoyed the trip along the Gibb. The real standout for me was Kalumburu and will go back there soon I hope but there is really so much choice and so little time.

Kind regards

PS hope all is well with you MH and the farm.

I've got say The Kimberley was our best trip.

Kalumburu and McGowens Island were our highlights, Port Warrender (Walsh Point) were magic but then we had it to ourselves.

Exploring up to, and further up from, Pago Mission was great but the whole area is magic. The Cockburn Ranges look fake (but they aren't).

I enjoyed Wyndham and the Dampier Peninsula as well.

Wherever you go, make sure you take your time. It's not a place to rush. The distances are vast and some of the roads will possibly the worst you have travelled on.

Enjoy your trip,
Steve

Thanks mate. Ill make sure I check this out.