Is Windjana gorge on the Gibb River Road?
The first gorge turnoff you will come to along the Gibb River Road will take you to the 375 million-year-old Devonian Reef Gorge of Bandilngan Windjana Gorge some 145kms from Derby. Carved by the Lennard River, Bandilngan Windjana Gorge is over three kilometres long with 300 metre-high walls.
Can you swim on the Gibb River Road?
There are a number of swimming options at Manning Gorge, located along the Gibb River Road, and the first spot is only a few minutes walk from the campground itself where sandy banks line the Manning River. To access the main falls it’s 3 kilometre walk from the campground.
Are there crocodiles in Bell Gorge?
While it’s safe to swim here (no salt-water crocodiles here) the rocks around the water can become slippery so watch where you step. Be careful when making your way into the lower plunge pool – the steep, smooth rocks are super slippery near the water’s edge so it’s easiest to sit and shuffle in.
How hard is it to drive the Gibb River Road?
Driving along the Gibb River Road is no easy feat– because the road is mainly gravel, at times very corrugated and others is just plain rock – some special equipment is definitely needed. Lonely Planet recommends ‘a high clearance 4WD with two spare tyres’.
Do you need a 4WD to get to Windjana Gorge?
The trip you describe does not require any four wheel driving. You are barely touching the Kimberley, just skirting around the bottom, mostly along bitumen. The road to Windjana Gorge is unsealed, maybe corrugated, but otherwise it’s a normal road.
Do you need a snorkel for the Gibb River Road?
You won’t need a snorkel for river crossings on the Gibb River Road that time of year, but if it’s very dry your air filter would not get quite as dusty if you had one.
Do you need a 4WD for Gibb River Road?
High clearance 4 wheel drives are recommended for the Gibb River Road for a reason. You can drive through the Kimberley along the sealed Great Northern Highway to get to Kununurra. But even the attractions on this road (like the Bungle Bungles) require a 4WD to enter.
How rough is the Gibb River Road?
The Gibb River Road conditions have a bad reputation. The trip is often portrayed as a rough and challenging drive. Four wheel driving the Gibb River Road is a big adventure for most Kimberley travellers. Especially people without 4WD experience are often nervous about tackling it.
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Can a 2WD do the Gibb River Road?
Absolutely yes! The unsealed road is graded at the start of the season, but due to continued use, the road becomes very corrugated towards September. Car hire companies will not allow or insure 2WD vehicles to drive the Gibb River Road, and even with your own vehicle, we would not recommend it.
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Can you take an off-road caravan on the Gibb River Road?
If you have a 4WD but don’t want to damage your van, you can travel the length of the Gibb and find ‘glamping’ accommodation all along the way. Caravanning the Gibb River Road.