Kununurra N.T to Kalumburu in the Kimberleys W.A

Kununurra is the last big town to do any shopping in before travelling the Gibb River Road. Restocking our supplies of water, groceries and fuel and of course checking the Ute over we started out toward the Gibb. Our camp for the first night was at the turnoff, it was a little noisy with the trucks coming and going but they have to do their job.

Having never visited Wyndham before we drove out for a look. Wyndham is only a small town and is the most northern town in the Kimberley. The park was interesting with its huge Crocodile. I asked Johnathan one of the local guys ( being 6 feet tall) to stand in front of it so I could take a photo. Johnathans partner Vanessa was carving a Boab Nut and asked if I would like to buy it and of course I did. Love it Vanessa. Other local people in the park were carving the boab nuts as well.  Kev and I drove out to the Port and then up to the Five Rivers lookout and oh what a view nearly all the way around.Five Rivers lookout.

Now to start on the Gibb River Road. We had to close the outer door and seal off the vents to dust proof the van and yes it is a rough road. Finally coming to the Penticost River we decided to stay there for the night. It was so hot we sat with our feet in the shallow water, watching out for crocs of course.

Penticost River.

We were quite late in the season so we drove past some of the stations El Questro, Home Valley etc. will visit these places next year when we do a special on the Gibb River Road.

Kalumbaru road was the next turnoff for us and just past the corner we drove in for a look at some aboriginal rock art.Rock Art Kalumburu Road.

We were looking forward to stopping in at Drysdale River Station and meeting Anne. Drysdale River Station is 59 kms from the turnoff and the road can be rough,  just drive to the conditions. Here they offer a variety of accommodation from small and basic rooms to larger rooms with en suite and air conditioning. The camp ground has toilets and showers and washing machines and clothes lines. Drysdale also offers a Restaurant, a Bar and Beer Garden, small General Store, Diesel and unleaded fuel, tyre repairs and batteries (but not full mechanical repairs) a pay phone and caravan or trailer storage and last but not least Scenic flights to Mitchell Falls etc. Kev and I found this place so very friendly and helpful. Thanks Anne.

Leaving Drysdale Station the road up to Kalumburu is quite rough at times.

Our destination was McGowan Sunset Beach 15 kms north of Kalumburu. There is no power, old toilets and showers, a couple of washing machines, some phone  reception and water taps available. Basic camping.

This camp ground is right on the beach overlooking the crystal clear ocean. Kev and I love this place for their oysters and the fishing is magic. We were there to fish and fish we did.Kevs Barra McGowans Sunset Beach.

Oysters Kilpatrick at McGowans Island.

Taking a day trip from McGowans to one of the most prettiest places Wongalala Falls was lovely for a cooling swim. Beware the road out here is very much 4WD and definately  not a road for towing anything.

Back at McGowans we took the boat out again this time into the King Edward River for a look around and found it so very pretty with its steep rock walls and clear water.

King Edward River.

We really didn’t want to leave this place it is so very beautiful and we found the fishing awesome.