Kimberley Trip

[BigRAWesty]

Bloody awesome mate.
Are the young family doing a blog somewhere? I'd be keen to have a read.

Anyway keep travelling safe mate..
And where are the pics!!!! Lol

[Cuppa]

Whilst in Kunnunurra the Ord River cruise is HIGHLY recommended. I haven’t done it myself, but definitely will next time we’re up that way
A visit to Wyndham is worthwhile too, if dry you can experience driving across the extensive mud flats. A visit the amazing wildlife at Parrys Lagoon just south of Wyndham was a highlight for us. Watching a huge variety of birdlife from a largish bird hide with metal mesh floor just a couple of feet above the water, with salt water crocs swimming under your feet! If you get jack of the CP in Kunnunurra, we found the CP in Wyndham to be pleasant & pretty laid back & unregimented (camping out under the trees away from the bitumen), with Brolgas walking past us daily.
Is the river crossing at Ivanhoe the only way onto the Gibb River Road, or is there a less dramatic way of accessing it from the east?

[TPC]

Whilst in Kunnunurra the Ord River cruise is HIGHLY recommended. I haven’t done it myself, but definitely will next time we’re up that way
A visit to Wyndham is worthwhile too, if dry you can experience driving across the extensive mud flats. A visit the amazing wildlife at Parrys Lagoon just south of Wyndham was a highlight for us. Watching a huge variety of birdlife from a largish bird hide with metal mesh floor just a couple of feet above the water, with salt water crocs swimming under your feet! If you get jack of the CP in Kunnunurra, we found the CP in Wyndham to be pleasant & pretty laid back & unregimented (camping out under the trees away from the bitumen), with Brolgas walking past us daily.
Is the river crossing at Ivanhoe the only way onto the Gibb River Road, or is there a less dramatic way of accessing it from the east?

Unfortunately Ivanhoe crossing is now permanently closed, we were looking forward to crossing it. We drove out there today to have a look, amazing how many people standing in the water fishing, I would be worried about the snapping logs.

[mudnut]

What a great trip.Are you heading down the coast or back through the middle?

[macca]

Great reading thanks for that, look forward to next instalment. There used to be a BBQ cruise but it wasn't running last year, hopefully its happening again for you. Its supposed to be fantastic.

[TPC]

Termite mounds on the Tanimi.
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Sunset at Renahan's Bore.
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Sunrise at Renahan's Bore.
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Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater.
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Giant Termite Mounds.
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Bungles.
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Cathedral Gorge.
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Echidna Chasm.
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Rolled Jackaroo on Bungles Rd.
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[TPC]

I would love to head down the coast but it would take too long so will return the same way via the Tanami.

[jack]

Great report, thanks Tony keep them coming.

[Cuppa]

Thanks for the pics, my sort of country.
So how do you get on to the Gibb now that Ivanhoe crossing is closed?

[TPC]

Thanks for the pics, my sort of country.
So how do you get on to the Gibb now that Ivanhoe crossing is closed?

The Gibb River Rd is accessed via the Great Northern Rd.
We were hoping to visit Wyndham via Ivanhoe crossing but you have to take the bitumen there too.