Gibb River Rd Imintji Roadhouse closed
Submitted: Saturday, May 02, 2015 at 20:38
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Member - Carolyn & Peter L
Just received notification from birgit bradtke:
"Please everybody be aware that
IMINTJI ROADHOUSE HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS!!
The roadhouse has been closed as a result of a dispute over lease conditions between the Aboriginal community and those contracted to run the
shop. The community hopes that another company will eventually re-open the
shop, but for now the roadhouse is closed indefinitely.
If you are travelling from
Derby, make sure you have enough fuel and supplies to last you to Mt. Barnett Roadhouse.
If you are travelling from the Kununurra/Wyndham/
El Questro side, make sure you fuel up and stock up at Mt. Barnett to last you to
Derby.
This is a huge loss.
Imintji Roadhouse is an icon on the
Gibb River Road and a lovely place to stop at, not to mention the convenience of having two
places along the road where travellers can get supplies. Let's hope that things will eventually be worked out. And until they are, throw in another jerry can or two and some extra food, and enjoy the trip regardless. One way to look at it is that this adventure trip just became a bit more adventurous again :-).
Take care and talk soon!
Birgit