Mitchell plateau

Thanks John. Not too sure on the Jayco as it pretty much is a van not a camper. Im sure it would be ok if the road was ok but I suppose that is the chance I take? Could allways take it back to Derby if thas the case.
Mark

Mark and Shaz,

Think if I was in your position, before leaving Broome (or Derby) I'd be doing a lot of talking to travellers who have just returned from the Mitchell Plateau. The Gibb River Rd should be ok for you and probably up as far as Drysdale, but current information will be very valuable in making a decision between leaving the van at Broome or taking it as far as Drysdale, where secure storage is available. At Drysdale be advised by southbound travellers about whether it's feasible for you to travel north to (and across) the King Edward River. Crossing the river involves water, but there is good camping on the other side. I wouldn't take the van any further than the King Edward River camping spots. By the time you get there maybe you will have teamed up with other travellers and can caretake each others' rigs at King Edward R while each of you make a vehicle-only trip in to the Falls.

You might find this site useful in your planning The Kimberley. It is very comprehensive, run by a very knowledgeable Kununura lady who absolutely loves the Kimberley. There is a free downloadable travel guide there too, and a more comprehensive one available for purchase - thoroughly recommend.

You might also be interested in our Kimberly blog here.

HTH

John

Thanks for the info Wato. Mark (PS - no relation to Dave Wato?) Cheers

Hi,
Thanks for your info. Sounds like that might be the go. Reccomend anywhere to leave the van in Broome or Derby? Mark.

Hi Mark - no experience there. I think most people pay to leave the van in a CP, which may not be easy peak time.Derby may be a better chance than Broome. Do you need to leave it on power? At the Derby CP there is an open area for non powered units which wasn't as crowded as the powered sites.

Any other members with ideas?

When we were in Derby, we had an oil change done at a 4wd mechanics. Someone was there having limped in from the GRR with broken shockies on his Landcruiser. The road does take its toll.

Mh

Thanks for the heads up. This is the time I am looking at going.I realise every year will be different but were any water crossings you did go above 2 ft high?
Mark.

Mark and Shaz


You are absolutely correct in saying every year is different.

The deepest water I went through would have been about 1 ft high and that was on the road to the Mitchell Plateau, not on the GGR.

I was with two other couples and we were all towing camper trailers. None of us had any problems.

Have a great trip



Tjilpi

Thanks Richard. Is the section of track you are refering to on the GRR or past Drysdale? Mark.

It was on the Mitchell Falls Road off the Kalumburu Road past Drysdale River. The grader was on the road but had become bogged and wasn't able to do this section. Suspect it was done after we left. We were told the grader normally only does this road once a year but in 2008 it was done twice. The GRR wasn't too bad.