Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010 at 19:29
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 | J and V
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