Gibb River Road
Some of the most spectacular and picturesque scenery in Northern Australia is to be discovered along
the Gibb River Road. The Gibb River Road is approximately 600 km of scenic dirt road, accessible by 4
wheel drive vehicles only, which was once the track used to drove cattle to Derby for export.
Highlights along the way:
- El Questro Station
- Aboriginal Rock Art of the region (Bradshaw and Wandjina)
- Gorges such as Manning, Galvans, Bell
- Stations & Conservation / Wilderness Areas
El Questro Station Click to enlarge images
 Chamberlain Gorge |
 Emma Gorge |
 Zebedee Thermal Springs |
As we travel along the Gibb River, places of interest include El Questro Station, one of the world's most unique holiday destinations. El Questro offers luxury homestead accommodation, Emma Gorge tented cabins, bungalows and camping on the Pentecost River. Activities are endless - cruising the Chamberlain Gorge, viewing Wandjina rock art, fishing for barramundi, relaxing in Zebedee thermal springs, horse riding, or simply relaxing and unwinding.
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Bradshaw and Wandjina Rock Art Click to enlarge images
 Bradshaw art |
 Bradshaw art |
 Wandjina art |
The Kimberley is home to two distinct styles of Aboriginal rock art, being the Bradshaw (Guion) and Wandjina. These styles of art depict the history, creation and dreaming of the region and hold major importance to the local Aboriginal people. It is believed that the Bradshaw art dates back 20,000 years. For a real wilderness adventure travel by helicopter to some of the most remote and inaccessible Aboriginal art sites in Australia.
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Picturesque gorges Click to enlarge images
 Windjana Gorge |
 Bell Gorge |
 Galvans Gorge |
 Manning Gorge |
 Tunnel Creek |
Manning Gorge is divided into upper and lower. Lower makes for a great place to swim and relax on white sandy beaches in idyllic surrounds. Boab trees dominate the waterholes of the Lower Manning. A 2km walk to Upper Manning Gorge will allow you to explore the never ending escarpment, swim in waterfalls and view the Aboriginal Rainbow Serpent art.
Galvans Gorge main pool is a 200 metre walk, swimming and camping are both an option here.
Bell Gorge / Silent Grove is situated in the King Leopold Range Conservation Park. Bell is known as one of the most spectacular gorges in the whole of the Kimberley. Camping down by Bell Creek is delightful.
Windjana Gorge is regarded by geologists as one of the classic examples of world geology. The gorge is a picturesque, narrow canyon cut by the Lennard River through the Napier Range, which was once a coral reef. Trees in the gorge are mostly cadjeputs ( tropical paperbarks ) and river gums. Also common are native fig and fresh water mangrove. A great place for spotting freshwater crocodiles.
Tunnel Creek flows through the Napier Range and is approximately 750 metres long, a walk to the end of the tunnel can be undertaken with torches. Stalactites and stalagmites can be seen on your way through the underground caverns.
Geikie Gorge was formed from the Fitzroy River flowing through the Geikie Range, with walls up to 30 metres high that contain visible fossils. Melaleuca of many species, freshwater crocodiles, and a menagerie of fish and bird life make a boat cruise on the gorge a memorable experience.
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Stations & Conservation / Wilderness Areas Click to enlarge images
 Station life |
 Mornington Wild. Camp |
 Bird watching |
The Gibb River Road leads to:
- Home Valley
- Ellenbrae
- Mt Elizabeth
- Charnley River
- Drysdale River Station
- Mornington Wilderness Camp
- Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
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