Bachsten Creek on Gibb River Road

Hi, Mel,
Absolutely recommend it!
I've done it a couple of times (and turned back a third time, too wet), once from Mt Elizabeth, and once from Beverley Springs. Beverley Springs was shorter, and less rough, but I believe that the track is washed out (from someone who flew over the area). You'd need to ring Beverley Springs Station on this.
From Mt Elizabeth, it's fairly rough, but an exhilarating drive, which can be done in a day. About 143km. But if you have the time, a half-way break is worth it anyway. It's some time since I've done it, so you'd need to ring Mt Elizabeth (Peter Lacy (08) 9191 4644) to confirm accessibility. There is a fee for entry from Mt Eliz to Bachsten. The homestead also has good camping facilities, and it is worth a stay there before and after going in.
There are two main difficulties on the track in; if too early in the season, there are some sticky black-soil sections and there a few pretty rough jump-ups which need good clearance to get thru without scrunching the underside. Not a good idea to tow a trailer in, but I know people who have.
If you can do it, the drive on to Walcott Inlet is rewarding (pretty rough, and another day's drive for the 80km) and I would suggest camping on the Brockman River (a creek, really), about 20km back from the inlet, as it is the last fresh water before the inlet, and has shade. Along both sections, you will come across plenty of aboriginal art.
If you don't have time for Walcott, at least do the drive to the Calder River crossing, and check out Wren Gorge along the way.
Any more info, contact me on gerron@bigpond.net.au
rgds
Gerry

Drive in to Bachstan camp is a easy going one day drive with many sights to see,
Jamisons Arch, Drysdale river crossing, aboriganal rock art and the Bachstan falls a short walk from the camp sight. The road from Bachstan to Munga camp (Walcott) is much more difficult but awsome all the same.