Some
of the most spectacular and picturesque scenery in Northern Australia
is to be discovered along the Gibb River Road. The Gibb River
Road is approximately 600 km of scenic dirt road, accessible
by 4 wheel drive vehicles only, which was once a track used to
drove cattle to Derby for export.
As
we travel along the Gibb River, places of interest include EL
Questro Station, one of the world's most unique holiday destinations.
EL Questro offers Luxury Homestead accommodation,
Emma Gorge tented cabins, bungalows and camping on the Pentecost
River.
Activities
are endless - cruising the Chamberlain Gorge, viewing Wandjina
rock art, fishing for Barramundi, relaxing in Zebedee
thermal springs, horse riding, or simply relaxing and unwinding.
Durack
River Station is one of three pastoral properties owned and operated
by the Sinnamon Family. Jacks Waterhole is a great stop for a
swim or picnic lunch.
For a real
wilderness experience travel to Drysdale River National Park
via the Gibb River / Kalumburu Road, the sheer escarpment that
surrounds the area is abundant with Aboriginal art sites, gorges
and waterfalls. Mostly accessable by foot only.
With prior notice we are able to take clients into Theda Station, activities
available incorporate station lifestyle, fishing, bushwalking and simply spectacular
galleries of Bradshaw art.
Mitchell
Plateau / Falls situated in the far north of the Kimberley
is accessed by the Warrender Road off the Gibb River / Kalumburu
Road. The topography of the Mitchell Plateau is old, rugged
and amazingly beautiful.
For
Birdwatchers the Mitchell Plateau is a delight, species
such as White Bellied Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites and Brolgas
are all resident.
The
Livistonia Palm thrives up on the plateau and is a dominant feature
of the landscape as you drive in, areas that hold more water are alive
with vines and rainforest type vegetation.
The
striking coastline escarpment and Admiralty Gulf can all be viewed
via scenic chopper flights.
Kalumburu
is situated on Aboriginal land, permits must be obtained
prior to visiting. Historically, Kalumburu was an Aboriginal
mission which played an important role in World War 2 and
now welcomes visitors to take part in hiking, fishing
and scenic flights. Kimberley Dreams is able to offer
beach camping at Kalumburu.
Ellenbrae
Station offers riverside camping, canoeing, bushwalking
and birdwatching.
At
Mt Elizabeth, specialist activities are available including photography,
Aboriginal art and horse riding.
Barnett
River Gorge is a series of pools and waterfalls, great for
cooling off. Camping under the shade of huge trees around a waterhole
is the perfect way to end a day.
Manning
Gorge is divided into upper and lower. Lower makes for a great place
to swim and relax on white sandy beaches in idyllic surrounds. Boab
trees dominate the waterholes of the Lower Manning. A 2km
walk to Upper Manning Gorge will allow you to explore the never
ending escarpment, swim in waterfalls and view the Aboriginal
Rainbow Serpent art. Kimberley Dreams can offer camping or
accommodation at Manning Gorge.
The
main pool at Galvans Gorge is a 200 metre walk, swimming and
camping are both an option here.
Adcock
Gorge, yet another great place for a cool down.
Silent
Grove/Bell Gorge is situated in the King Leopold Range Conservation
Park. Bell is known as one of the most spectacular gorges
in the whole of the Kimberley. Camping down by Bell Creek
is delightful.
Mt Hart
Wilderness Lodge, also located in the heart of the King Leopold Range Conservation Park,
is a ten acre oasis of beautiful lush tropical gardens situated alongside the majestic
Barker River. Mt Hart offers comfortable, and stylish boutique outback accommodation in two
traditional 'Kimberley-style' heritage homesteads, gourmet country cuisine as well as some camping facilities.
Mt Hart is the ideal base for exploring the stunning outback gorge country of the West Kimberley including the
magnificent Mt Matthew and Yellow-man Gorges which are only short drives away from the
homesteads.
Lennard
River Gorge is a narrow 5km chasm forged by the Lennard River
and surrounded by towering cliffs.
Continue
to Windjana Gorge National Park. Windjana Gorge is regarded
by geologists as one of the classic examples of world geology. The gorge
is a picturesque, narrow canyon cut by the Lennard River through
the Napier Range, which was once a coral reef. Trees in the gorge
are mostly cadjeputs ( tropical paperbarks ) and river gums.
Also common are native fig and fresh water mangrove.
Tunnel
Creek flows through the Napier Range and is approximately
750 metres long, a walk to the end of the tunnel can be undertaken with
torches. Stalactites and stalagmites can be seen on your
way through the underground caverns.
The
Fitzroy River, flowing through the Geikie Range formed Geikie
Gorge, with walls up to 30 metres high that contain visible fossils.
Melaleuca of many species, freshwater crocodiles, and
a menagerie of fish and bird life make a boat cruise on the gorge
a memorable experience.
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