Thread: Kimberley/Top End/Arnhem Land - 4WD tracks

Just on the Eastern side of the Pentecost crossing there is a turnoff to the left, the Wyndham - Karunjie Rd. This takes you around the Western and Northern sides of the Cockburn Range. (Pic is my D1 with Mt Cockburn in the background heading East to West)
In '05, I stayed at a place on this road called Diggers Rest, a working cattle property. Some good fishing there too. I think the lady there gave me a mud map to the water holes. Watch out for the Swamp Geckos though.

Also, stay well clear of any greyish to grey coloured earth on this track. You'll need a Chinook to get out!

Have a good trip.

Steve

Great ideas! Thanks!

Are you allowed to just setup camp anywhere out in that desert? No rules/regulations?

It's going to be sad not being able to jump in waterholes and go for a swim like i can do here down south in WA... damn crocodiles

Originally Posted by Finnius

Great ideas! Thanks!

Are you allowed to just setup camp anywhere out in that desert? No rules/regulations?

It's going to be sad not being able to jump in waterholes and go for a swim like i can do here down south in WA... damn crocodiles

I reckon you could camp there.

You may get a visit from Norforce, though!

Originally Posted by Finnius

Hey folks,

In a couple of months i will be taking my Disco up north for a month (provided i get all my work done on her!).
I will be headed across the Kimberley and then the NT top end and across to Arnhem land before heading back through the center and back home through the WA desert.
I am currently researching must see spots but more importantly good 4WD tracks and camping destinations to get away from the crowds of people that will inevitably be in all the more touristy locations.

Do you folks have any ideas of nice 4WD tracks that get off the beaten track and away from the crowds for camping?

Thanks!

There is a new book out for 100 places to visit in the Kimberley. Haven't had a chance to read it yet - pinched by the boss cos I told her it was a present for her - but written by a local tour guide and will no doubt have at least a few special places to check out.

I assume you know all about this site Kimberley News, Kimberley and NT Newsletter

If you want to stay away from tourists and the maddening crowds then the Gibb river road is not for you, even the main hwy and Kununurra is crawling with tourists during the season.
I did find Wyndham caravan park to be a Lot quieter than any park in Kununurra and it is a great base to explore the area from and there are some good 4WD tracks in the area as well.
On the way north the mouth of the Fortescue river ( about 80k South of Karratha) is a good little spot and one of the only Free camping spots to be found with sea access and some interesting beaches to explore.
Another interesting spot is Port Smith (100k South of Broome) with nice beaches and some good 4WD tracks as well.

Originally Posted by trout1105

If you want to stay away from tourists and the maddening crowds then the Gibb river road is not for you, even the main hwy and Kununurra is crawling with tourists during the season.

Hmmm, so i have heard from other people as well. If i am up north i have to drive the famous Gibb River Road though! I will then just disappear offroad hopefully...

I have heard there is a few stations up in the Kimberley that you can pay entry onto and then go off exploring? Home valley station is one i can remember that has camping. Anyone been there before?

Another spot, just South of Broome, Is Barn Hill Stn. Walk to the beach or launch a boat. When I was there they had a $12.50, all you can eat, 3 course, roast dinner.

Originally Posted by Saitch

Another spot, just South of Broome, Is Barn Hill Stn. Walk to the beach or launch a boat. When I was there they had a $12.50, all you can eat, 3 course, roast dinner.

That sounds like a darn good place to stay on the way into Broome.