Gregory NP - Humbert Track

Yes, same deal here Melissa. Was there in May 2001 and the track was still closed. Local info reported it rough but doable if you take your time. There were two deep river crossing, can't remember their names and it was these Fords that close the track when water is high.

Hi Melissa,
As far as I can remember the Humbert Track(Stock Route) was just a bush track which you have to take carefully. You drive through a lot of Turpentine scrub which is savage on tyres...so watch out for stakes! It is however not an extreme track and should be dry by the time you pass that way. The Humbert River crossing could be tricky. Just check it out before you drive across. The crossing is by way of an angledrock face and no serious water. There is a photo of this crossing in my Gregory article on my website which should be uploaded now by next week(revised estimates from my website builder). If you travel along the Bullita Stock Route there are some very rough passages but drive-able. If you wish to, you may drive south out of Gregory via the Wickham track through Mt Sanford Station, Dagaragu and Kalkaringi(Wave Hill).There is a good camp site on the Wickham River. The Wickham track was rough and slow the last time I went that way in the mid 90's. It is very scenic, however. There is some bitumen on the Buchanan Highway. Overall the Territory gravel roads are normally well maintained. Cheers,W

Hi Melissa
Went that way Aug 2002. Did both Humbert and Bullita. Both very slow going, allow at least 1 day for each. Bullita track one way from south to north. Sugest you obtain copy of "Visitor's Guide" of Gregory National Park from Northern Territory Parks & Wildlife Commission,very useful publication with map etc. Can recommend camping at "Drovers Rest" (site 6) on Bullita and "Drovers Camp" (site 11) on Humbert ... great fishing spots right at edge of water.
Enjoy
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Hello Melissa, Was up in that country just over 30 years ago, but never got to Bullita. Know the Keep country well though, and if you can get to a place called Bucket Springs, it would be worth a visit. It's to the north of Police Hole, across the Keep, and is a large spring which flows through a narrow gorge into a more open area. Usual crystal-clear "soda water" that is up in that country, wouild be a great place for a couple of days. We used to have dinner there when we were mustering, so could never spend much time there. Only downer is I'm not sure if Park have a road over that way.

Enjoy your trip, if it feels a bit eerie, it's because I'll be hanging onto the back of your camper, in spirit, at least. Hooroo...