Marble Bar to Great Northern Highway

Bob,

We travelled on part of the Marble Bar/Hillside road about four weeks ago. We tow an offroad camper trailer and had no problems. The road was in good condition and a really interesting trip. We left Marble Bar, stopped at the Flying Fox lookout, then at the Comet Mine which was really worthwhile. From there we drove in to Glen Herring Gorge but found it difficult walking right in to the main part of that. The road in there was a bit rocky, little bit corrugated and there was a fairly sharp little creek crossing right at the end. They say take the right hand track where the road divides but either left/right takes you to the gorge...just at different ends.

We didn't go right down to Hillside but took the cut off road which took us to the Newman/Port Hedland railway line. From there we followed the railway line road up to Indee Station where we camped for the night. I can really recommend staying here. It was $12 for the night with hot showers etc and a Happy Hour with the Station owners Colin and Betty which was really good. They provide nibbles you bring your own drinks.

Great country and a good drive. Hope this helps.

Best wishes

Viv