Trip to Kimberley region!

Submitted: Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 21:34

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Kimberley

North West of Kununurra are rugged sandtone ranges, ancient volcanic rock, open woodlands and mangrove swamps while the west is marked by ancient limestone reef that has eroded to form gorges and

Dust

Greetings all,
Heading to the Kimberley region mid April. Troopy's prepared and packed and ready ready for another adventure! Leaving Adelaiade on the 10 April! Yahoo!

Dust

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Reply By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 21:46

Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 21:46

I'm jealous!! We has a great time last year in the Kimberley. Here's a couple of useful sites.

Kimberley Australia

Gibb River Road

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Follow Up By: Dust - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 21:57

Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 21:57

Thanks for the sites.. I'm sure thay will be usefull!

Dust

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Reply By: Member - John and Val W (ACT) - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 04:27

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 04:27

Here is another link You will have a wonderful time.

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Follow Up By: Dust - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 13:44

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 13:44

Thanks for that guys!

Dust

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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:07

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 07:07

Dust

When are you arriving in the Kimberley?

River levels might still be too high for crossing.

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Follow Up By: Dust - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 13:42

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 13:42

Hi Willem,
We should be in Bungle Bungles around April 17, Cape Leveque..21st, Gorges, ....Gibb River road 24th onwards.Well that's the the plan for so far..
We will probably skip Mitchel Falls this time round.

Dust

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Follow Up By: Willem - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 14:00

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 14:00

Hi Dust

Yeah...you may be OK. Depending how much rain has fallen this wet. Normally after a big wet season the roads don't open till about mid May

Cheers

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Reply By: BT- Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 17:38

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 17:38

Gidday Dust,
had a look at your trip and reckon you should try to start from Broome first. You can then access Cape Leveque without too many problems and the wx will be getting real nice. Then head up the Gibb River Road, which should be open, and you'll have a better chance of making the crossings. From Adelaide you could use the Tanami, if open, or turn left at Katherine for the pleasant drive down the Victoria Highway.
I say this so that you can achieve your trip without too many dramas.
See you on the track
Cheers
BT

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Follow Up By: Dust - Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 20:06

Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 20:06

Howdy BT,
Thanks for you suggestions.. Technically.. and apart from the Bungle Bungels on the way we will be heading to Broome first, then the Gibb River road.
Keep an eye out for us, we have a huge Palm Cockatoo on the front and a Brolga onn the back of our Troopy. My wife did a great job.
HF Call sign 3157... and UHF will beon.

Dust

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Reply By: Rowen - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 20:33

Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 20:33

Howdy dust, hows things?

Sounds a great trip...

As it turns out I will be pretty much doing the same as you. I will be heading through adelaide about the same time, then across Nullabor & up west coast by mid- late april to the kimberleys....

which way are you going?

Cheers

Ro

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Follow Up By: Dust - Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 20:11

Monday, Mar 30, 2009 at 20:11

Hiya Ro,
We will be heading up the centre through Alice then Kathrine, Bungle Bungles Broome, then the Gibb River road and so on..
Keep an eye out for us we have a huge Palm Cockatoo on the fron and a Brolga on the back of our Troopy. Can't miss us!

Dust

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