Gibb River Road

The Gibb River Road is about 660 km, a formed gravel road with a few bitumen sections, linking Derby with the Great Northern Highway near Kununurra. Gorges include Windjana, Tunnel Creek, Bell and Manning. A 4WD is recommended because of water crossings and heavy corrugations.

The stops

1. Start

   Derby

2. Park

   Windjana Gorge

   Freshwater crocodiles

3. Park

   Tunnel Creek

   Walk through a tunnel

4. Park

   Bell Gorge

   Waterfall swim

5. Park

   Manning Gorge

   Swimming hole reached by a walk from the Mount Barnett station campground

6. Landmark

   Mount Barnett

   Station camping and fuel

7. Park

   El Questro

   Station and gorges

8. Town

   Kununurra

   End of the road

9. Finish

   Kununurra

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Windjana Gorge

  National park campground

• Night 2

  Bell Gorge

  Campground

• Night 3

  Mount Barnett

  Station camping

When to go

May to Sep (dry); closed by floods in the wet season (Nov to Mar)

On the road

Gravel, 4WD recommended; check Main Roads WA for current opening and conditions.