Derby to Mt Barnett Roadhouse
Derby to Mt Barnett Roadhouse on the Gibb River Road
Mt Barnett Roadhouse Gibb River Road
Mt Barnett Roadhouse Gibb River Road
Northern Adventure Part 4 The Gibb River Road - Mt Barnett to Derby
In part 4 we tackle more of the corrugated Gibb River road, visit a number of beautiful gorges and waterfalls along the way and go on to Tunnel Creek and the famous Windjana Gorge with its numerous freshwater crocodiles.
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Camp McGirr at Mt Barnett Roadhouse 2016
NSW Variety 2011 Bash - Day 10, Mount Barnett / Derby
This is the NSW Variety Bash where every year literally hundreds of people, who have been raising money for Variety, the children's charity, come together to enjoy a drive across Australia's vast outback and visit remote communities and schools in their crazy cars and even crazier outfits. Come along and join the fun as we travel on the Baulkham Hills to Buccaneer Rock Bash....! (Where's Buccaneer Rock??? It's in Broome, but don't tell anybody..)
Manning Gorge@ Mt. Barnett Roadhouse, KIMBERLEY WA
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From Cygnet Bay back to Broome, Derby and Windjana.
We continue on our travels enjoying the amazing weather and everything this beautiful place has to offer.
Bell Gorge @ Silent Grove Campround, Gibb River Road KIMBERLEY WA
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Northern Australia, On The Way to Mt Barnett
The first part of our travel along the north of Australia. We spent almost two months working in Mt Barnett, it is one of the most remote road house in the world. 300km of dirty road is the distance for reach Derby, the closest town. The food arrived once per week with the road train. In front of the road house there was a aborigenal community, and some of them was working with us, they also brought us fishing and hunting, teaching us their belief. Has been one of the best time I spent in Australia. So peaceful so far from civilization.
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EP02 - Derby to Tunnel Creek
Ivan and Damo travel the Gibb River Road in may 2018. It was a bucket list trip for Ivan and his son, Damian made it happen.
Episode Two, we explore the boab prison tree and start our Gibb River Road experience. Stopping by Tunnel Creek cave for a look/see.
NSW Variety 2011 Bash - Day 9, Kununurra / Mount Barnett
This is the NSW Variety Bash where every year literally hundreds of people, who have been raising money for Variety, the children's charity, come together to enjoy a drive across Australia's vast outback and visit remote communities and schools in their crazy cars and even crazier outfits. Come along and join the fun as we travel on the Baulkham Hills to Buccaneer Rock Bash....! (Where's Buccaneer Rock??? It's in Broome, but don't tell anybody..)
Australia - Gibb River Road - Travel Tips
The Gibb River Road is a 660 km track right through the wild heart of the Kimberley. The Gibb takes you from Derby to Kununurra through a spectacular landscape of intensely coloured ranges, dramatic gorges and lush rock pools and waterfalls.
TRAVEL TIPS - GIBB RIVER ROAD
Tip 1 - Simply enjoy the fantastic road
The Kimberley's remote Gibb River Road remains one of Australia's great drives. You may find some helpful information under these links:
Tip 2 - Boab Prison Tree
The Boab Prison Tree is a 1500 year old hollow tree 6 km south of Derby. It had been reputed to have been used in the 1890s as a lockup for indigenous Australian prisoners on their way to Derby for sentencing.
Tip 3 - Silent nights with an open fire
Have your own campfire but you need to know what the Fire Danger Rating is.
Tip 4 - Windjana Gorge's freshwater crocodiles
If you are driving the Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge is an obvious first/last stop for your trip. Windjana Gorge is a 3.5 km gorge. The cliffs on both sides of the gorge are 30 to 100 metres high. Simply Beautiful, you will see many freshwater crocodiles.
Tip 5 - Take a bath in the 'Bell Gorge'
Bell Gorge is part of the King Leopold Ranges Conservation Reserves. The waterfall is cascading down the perfectly U-shaped cliffs, into a deep pool perfect for swimming, with large flat rocks along the side, perfect to sit down, sun bathe, have a beer... The campground is 10 Km from the gorge., called Silent Grove.
Tip 6 - 'Charnley River Station'
Charnley River Station is a working cattle station on the Gibb. The campground is very spacious and has good facilities. It takes some driving and walking to get to the gorges and swimming holes, but it's well worth the effort. We liked Dillie Gorge and the Donkey Pools.
Tip 7 - Don't Forget at least one spare tire
The Gibb River Road is notorious for it's endless corrugations and sharp rocks, and flat tyres are a common problem. If possible, it's a good idea to take two spare tyres with you. If you need help along your trip, tyre repairs/mechanical services are available at the following points: Over the Range, Charnley River Station, Mt Barnett Roadhouse, Home Valley Station, El Questro and Drysdale Station.
Tip 8 - 'Over the Range' THE mechanic - is worth to visit!
'Over the Range' - tyre and mechanical repairs can be helpful if you have a problem with your car. But it's worth to visit - even without any problem.
Tip 9 - 'Galvans Gorge' Perfect for a short refreshing bath
The gorge is a short walk from the carpark and it's well worth checking out for a refreshing swim. look up to the top of the waterfall and you will see a big boab tree, which is pretty unique. There is also a rope swing from one of the overhanging snappy gum trees. The nearest camping is at Manning Gorge.
Tip 10 - 'Manning Gorge' a must on the Gibb
The campground is 8 km from the Mount Barnett Roadhouse and is the starting point for the walk to the gorge. The walk to the gorge is great, about 3 km long and hot. At the beginning you have to cross the Manning River by swimming or using the little boat. The gorge is huge and amazing. It has several pools to swim and jump into.
Tip 11 - 'Ellenbrae Station' best scones in WA
A little known bushcamp with lots of character and Kimberley pioneer flair. Ellenbrae does not have any spectacular gorges, so it's usually nice and quite here. At the homestead you get the best scones in WA.
Tip 12 - 'Pentecost River' you HAVE to cross & you will like it
The Pentecost River is a major river crossing. The river can be 60+ metres wide and the water often flows quickly just after the end of the wet season. A scenic area with panoramic views towards the Cockburn Ranges. Be aware of saltwater crocodiles in the area.
Tip 13 - 'Zebedee 32°C-Springs' just one of El Questro's gorges
El Questro offers a campground at the station township that has all the usual facilities and alternative bush camping sites at the river. This is your last opportunity for camping on the Gibb River Road. From here it's only 30 km until you reach the highway.
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pisode 15 Gibb River Road: Barnet Gorge to Derby
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Video 104-Gibb River Road-Mt Barnett Roadhouse to Barnett River Gorge T/O
DashCam video of the Gibb River Road. This provides you with the ability to virtually drive in the Australian outback. This video takes you on a drive from the Mt Barnett Roadhouse to the Barnett River Gorge Turn Off. It's ca 29km.
Interesting Sections are:
- Barnett River Crossing 2:07
- Abandoned Car Wreck 5:06
Video 95-Gibb River Road - Mornington T/O to Mt Barnett Roadhouse with stop at Galvans Gorge
DashCam video of the Gibb River Road. This provides you with the ability to virtually drive in the Australian outback. This video takes you on a drive along the Gibb River Road, from the Mornington T/O to Mt Barnett Roadhouse with a stop at Galvans Gorge. It's ca 53km.
Interesting Sections are:
- Car wreck 13:30
- Galvans Gorge at 39:09
Windjana Gorge Western Australia
Gibb River Road Kimberleys
Derby to Windjana Gorge Episode 6
The Gibb River Road
Saf and Tesla go for a journey from Derby to El Questro on the Gibb River Road, Kimberleys, Western Australia
This is the first half of their trip.
Derby to Mt Barnett Station