Old Karunjie Road

Submitted: Monday, Aug 14, 2006 at 21:42

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Member - Patrick W (VIC)

Hi All, anyone know if the Old Karunjie Road - in the Kimberley - is currently open. Planning to drive it in a few weeks. Any info would be appreciated.

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Reply By: Member - andrew B (Kununurra) - Monday, Aug 14, 2006 at 22:46

Monday, Aug 14, 2006 at 22:46

Gday Patrick

I met a family at Home Valley a couple of days ago who had just travelled the road from Wyndham with a fairly hefty camper in tow behind a Pajero, so I'd gather its all good. We did a day trip along it last year, quite a scenic drive, few good camping and fishing spots along the way.

Feel free to contact me when you come up...

Cheers Andrew

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Follow Up By: Member - Patrick W (VIC) - Tuesday, Aug 15, 2006 at 09:10

Tuesday, Aug 15, 2006 at 09:10

Thanks Andrew, sounds great. We'll be in Kununurra around the 5th, 6th and 7th of next month - spending 3 weeks in the Kimberley before heading back to Melb via the Tanami.Cheers.

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Reply By: Member - youknowyouwantit (WA) - Monday, Aug 14, 2006 at 23:21

Monday, Aug 14, 2006 at 23:21

Yep...Did it about 2 weeks ago.

We did the GRR end along the Penticost and into Wyndham. Great 4 x 4 trip with a bit of everything except no water crossings.

Took about two hours to do the 1st half then an hour for the rest. Saw a few BIG crocs in the river. I hear the Barra fishing is good this year.

It's a great day trip. Go to the Five Rivers lookout in Wyndham if you've never been.

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Reply By: Member - Patrick W (VIC) - Tuesday, Aug 15, 2006 at 09:12

Tuesday, Aug 15, 2006 at 09:12

Thanks for that; we're going to camp overnight at Diggers Rest station - so it should be a great drive. And I'm liking the sound of 'good fishing this year'! Cheers

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Follow Up By: Alan H - Wednesday, Aug 16, 2006 at 11:43

Wednesday, Aug 16, 2006 at 11:43

Hi Patrick.
I did much the same trip as you last year and agree with the others about it being a good trip.
We went from Kunnunarra over the Ivanhoe Crossing and followed the Ord up to Wyndham via Parrys Creek reserve. Really nice beside the Ord for a stay or lunch.
We were warned off using the road as it was described as "rough" but found it OK right through to Diggers Rest and the following section down to the Pentecost was very scenic.
Stay overnight at Home Valley and I'm sure the wife will love the frogs watching her shower and put her lipstick on!
Have a good trip.
Alan.

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