gibb river road

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 09:58

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Gibb River Road

The Gibb River Road is the 4WD option of the 2 main routes crossing the Kimberley from east to west (or vice versa) and provides access to the numerous gorges that are the main highlight.

Member - michael f qld

what are my chances of having access to the gibb river road about mid april.2013. i realize it depends on the wet season,however,is there any likelyhood at all for mid april?thanks

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Reply By: Member - eighty matey - Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 10:48

Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 10:48

G'day,

check this link for some good info on the area.

In April you'd be limited to the access you can get to most parts. The roads cop a hiding in the wet and need to be repaired in some instances before they can be open.

There's plenty to see but you will not have access to most parts.

Steve

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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 11:21

Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 11:21

Anne at Drysdale River Station also has a page on Weather & Roads for that region - it may help you get such a trip plan into context. Note: Just now the site is down (unusual - probably a temporary web-glitch).

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Reply By: Member - jezza68 - Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 22:46

Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at 22:46

Hi Michael,

For the past 2 years the Gibb has had limited access right up to June.
This is due to the flood damage to the secondary tracks.
It would be a shame to travel all the way from QLD to be restricted to only a small area of the Gibb.
May I suggest early June before the school holidays as all areas are usually open and there is still good water flow.

Tamery

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