Is there anything to see between Katherine and Kununurra?
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 19:09
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makintraks
Hi Guys,
Heading west tomorrow from
Katherine and want to know if we should just head to
Lake Argyle or is there any "MUST SEE"
places on the way?
Thanks Hado
Reply By: nick - Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 19:50
Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 19:50
Gregory NP and Keep River NP, slips my mind but there is a blazed tree along the way near Vic river RH.
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Follow Up By: nick - Monday, Sep 10, 2012 at 20:10
Monday, Sep 10, 2012 at 20:10
Yep, thats the one.
Cheers
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 19:57
Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 19:57
Hado,
You're going to be in tourists heaven, once you get past Willeroo.
Some of the best scenery in Australia. As
well as Nick's suggestions, think there's a bit to see/do at
Timber Creek as
well. Don't forget a trip up to the Top
Dam, whether on the way to
Kununurra, or a day trip from there.
Reckon Keep River NP is a "must-see"!!!! Magic country, that even has a mini Bungle Bungles, if you know where to look.
Wish I was coming with you. Enjoy,
Bob.
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Follow Up By: Priscilla G - Monday, Sep 10, 2012 at 14:25
Monday, Sep 10, 2012 at 14:25
Agree totally. Also Victoria R Crossing.One of our most favourite drives so take your time.
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Reply By: Member - wadams - Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 22:48
Sunday, Sep 09, 2012 at 22:48
Hi Hado,
I agree with what others have said and I would like to add another MUST see.
Flora River National Park. It is 36k off the highway with a good dirt road.Collect firewood on the way in. Has proper showers and toilets and a great place to say. Check out the
boat ramp down to the Flora river and plenty of walking tracks.
Went in for a look a couple of years ago and finished staying there for a week. Because it is 36k off the road not many people tend to go in there.
If you are a fisherman there are Barra and
black bream (sooty grunter) in the river and plenty of the rare pink nosed turtles too.
Well worth a look.
Bullo River station is also
well worth it too. Lots to do and be treated like a king.
Awesome fishing, horseriding, helicopter flight out to remote swimming holes, lots of bushwalks etc etc.
Have a great trip.
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 at 08:07
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 at 08:07
another vote for flora river.
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Follow Up By: Priscilla G - Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 at 15:14
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 at 15:14
Probably silly question ,but are there salties in Flora R.Can you fish from the banks.
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Reply By: Member - Phil 'n Jill (WA) - Monday, Sep 10, 2012 at 09:44
Monday, Sep 10, 2012 at 09:44
Hi Hado
That particular stretch is one of my favourites - The
Victoria River is something to behold. Take some time to look around at both the Vic River Roadhouse / Caravan Park area and again at
Timber Creek. Talk to the locals, very important - usually most helpful in that part of the world.
Aerial inspections are spectacular if the budget can handle it and a trip up the mighty Vic from
Timber Creek is on our list next trip - having passed along it many times and admired it from the roadside - always 'punching the breeze'.
Most enjoyable country. Enjoy...
Cheers - Phil
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