Adelaide to Kimberley and back
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 10, 2014 at 20:54
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JewelsA
Hi all, I know it's still early days, but am planning a trip to the
Kimberley. Planning to depart
Adelaide mid June 2015. Will be in a Isuzu D-Max, towing a Pioneer camper trailer we are allowing 4 weeks, taking
the Tanami track,
Halls Creek,
Kununurra,
Derby,
Broome, than back through the Tanami, will try and see as much as possible in between. I don't want to stick to a tight scheduled but must have a general idea of times to allocate to areas.
As time gets closer I will be seeking all sorts on information. But for now, realistically, what time should be allowed to get to
Halls Creek, bare in mind I want to spend some time and an over night
camp at Wolfe Creek Crater. Obviously there will be the rest stops along the way, apart from fuel stop I have no intension of stoping in
Alice Springs (been there).
I will appreciate an feed back from travellers who have done the trek.
Thanks
Reply By: Bob R4 - Sunday, Aug 10, 2014 at 21:44
Sunday, Aug 10, 2014 at 21:44
Hi JewelsA,
In May, 4 years ago from
Adelaide in a Pajero towing a
Kimberley Kamper, our overnight stops were Pt
Augusta (I think we had a late start as Pt A is only 3 hrs from
Adelaide),
Cadney Park, Tilmouth Roadhouse, Rabbit Flat, Wolfe Ck, Purnululu (2 nights) Halls Ck, and on to
Broome etc. I don't think I'd like to cover much more of that part in those sort of times. The Tanami was OK, very corrugated in
places, but I couldn't see it would improve much at any other time, more likely to be worse. Hope this is an insight.
Cheers, Bob
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Reply By: Member - i'machocoholic - Monday, Aug 11, 2014 at 15:36
Monday, Aug 11, 2014 at 15:36
We have done the route you are planning a few times now. You will need to allow around 9-10 days return from
Adelaide to
Halls Creek via the Tanami just in travel which will give you time at Wolfe Creek. Don't rush the Tanami as there is lots to see if you can make the time. That leaves you with around 2.5 weeks to see what you can in the
Kimberley. Not a lot of time so perhaps look at your must see list first, but allow time to soak up the place rather than just bouncing from one place to the next. Here's our blog if you would like an idea of what there is to see
Grant and Linda. Posts 18-26 are worth a read. I'm up in the
Kimberley at the moment if you have any specific questions. Enjoy your planning!
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Reply By: Member - Mfewster(SA) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 11:59
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 11:59
It's a huge distance to do in that time frame. I agree with Motherhen and I would try to add the
Mitchell Plateau.
I'd be tempted to not go as far as
Broome and spend a bit of the time gained along the way. Perhaps keep
broome for another time. If the budget allows, I would also consider adding some flights. These will get you fast into
places that otherwise can't be reached or will take up a lot of your time. And the Kimberly region from the air is utterly stunning. Consider the flights from
Derby to the Horizontal Falls for example
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Reply By: Mick T3 - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 17:19
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 17:19
I left for the
Kimberley recently in a 14 year old Corolla. Took nothing except tent and blankets. Stayed in
Halls Creek caravan park and Wolfe Creek and Balgo and
Broome for a few months.
My only recommendation would be to take baby oil and Dettol to prevent midge (sand fly) bites. They can ruin a holiday and are too small for most people to see. Also, cortisone cream to treat the bites.
These little brutes can't stand grease, but they seem to drink insect repellent as if it is a refreshment.
I guess you'll find what your propensity to find is, but if you're lucky you'll have a semi-disaster that will throw you out of your usual zone. Most travellers stay in the crowded parks or rest areas and see no one except their own type of people.
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