caravan parks at broome

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Paul

I lived in a caravan park in Broome for 5years and have only just moved.To me the best one is Roebuck bay caravan park as it is situated right on the way,not to say the others are no good.
If you plan on taking to take the back road up to the Cape.....I hope you are not going to tow anything as it can be very rough at times...even the main road can be hazardous to vanners.Road conditions vary all the time but general poor...
Have fun in Broome, its a great place , but allow the time to explore

Vivvie

Towed ours to Middle Lagoon. No problems but it is/was a very corrugated and sandy-rocky etc road. High range 4x4 and not too slow.

Middle Lagoon was very nice. Toilets and showers were basic but a lovley spot.

Paul

vivvie.
I have towed an offroad camper with a tinne over nearly every square inch of the Kimberly(yes it takes a long time in a 2.8 diesel hilux) and in the dry season you should have not a problem- depending how much you want to put your vehicle throu.
There are nice places to explore around Middle lagoon and Cape Laveque, but do take some time to explore the road that runs to JamesPrice point.It runs along the coast line and there is free camping along the way.
If u required more info..just let me know.cheers

Vivvie

We travelled to Broome and Cp Leveque in September last year. We chose the "back road" exactly half way between Derby and Broome rather driving all the way into Broome then up to the cape. It was sensational then. We had just come off the Gibb R Rd and Kalumburu Rd a week or so before and by comparison it was heaven. A little sandy in spots but nothing that required more than dropping back a gear. Very little corrugation. I towed about 1200kgs of camper and tinnie behind my 3.0l Nissan Patrol. This route saved me about 3 to 4 hrs. We came back from cape via conventional route and it was a bit bumpy but at 70kph I had lots pass me so that gives you a clue. Conditions can change up there at the drop of a hat. Lots of works happening around the communities near Cp Leveque and bitumen being laid to provide exit routes during cyclone season we were told. There were quite a few vans at Middle Lagoon when we were there and they had no dramas with the conditions. Some had been there six months. At that time we didn't need to book at Middle Lagoon and to be honest it would be hard to imagine it booked out but I believe it can be and it is best to call ahead. We also booked a hut at Cape Leveque for a couple of nights and that was sensational. Just backed the camper up to it for sleeping and spent the day in the water and under the shelter looking out to sea. Whales were giving birth right in front of "our" hut (about 1 k out). We felt very privileged.
Dont miss Barn Hill about an hour and a half south of Broome. Easy track in and a real highlight of our trip. The Horizontal Falls flights (and onite stay on a boat) out of Derby was also a highlight and although it set us back about $700 it was well worth it.
I envy you. If I can assist further dont hesitate to email.

Ken

Vivvie,
I agree with Ken that the trip up the Gibb River Rd is awesome, there is so much to see and do we spent 3months on the Gibb last year.Sorry to correct you Ken on one little thing, at Drysdale station , there is a bush mechanic on duty for minor repairs and he is good at what he does,( I know cause my car was in the workshop for a few hours).
If you travel south of Broome, most people go to 80 mile beach, but there is also a little place called Port Smith,it is quieter than 80mile, and if you get on the good side of the managers they can point you in the direction of a few lovely places.
Make sure you go to the Bungles, walk the gorges first , then do the chopper flight,I have done it a couple of times and would do it again at the drop of a pin.

I think anyone who has done the Kimberly loves to rave about how special a place it is..We have over a thousand photos the area,( which i hope the other half would stop printing cause is costing me a small fortune in ink)..

Enjoy your travels

Browndog

lovely to see how many people had a good run up to Cape Leveque...missus and me last July had a few yokels scare bleep out of us at midnight...invaded the tent ( we were sound asleep) screaming and shouting ...and got no further sleep that night...slept the next day to recover and got the hell out of there and back to base ASAP..(Sydney) ..that stuffed our plans to travel further down the coast of W.A. and across to Alice via Tom Price and all those other areas...

Next time..if ever .. will have a rifle by my side and as I was informed later, call a warning after my first shot..

Wont be back there again in a hurry and as for Broome ...well u can shove it so far up mine..