Is the road to Windjana Gorge sealed?
The gorge features steep walls where the river has cut through the Geike Range, exposing a fine section of the Devonian Reef. The road is sealed all the way from Fitzroy Crossing.
Are there crocodiles at Broome?
Now to the crocodiles. They are indeed the same at Cable Beach and near Broome as elsewhere across the north: It is a very rare occurrence to see a crocodile at any beach in northern Australia. Saltwater crocodiles prefer river and creek mouths, estuaries and mangrove swamps. Deep, murky waters where they can hide.
Do you need a 4WD to get to Tunnel Creek?
You need a four-wheel-drive to access the park, which is generally inaccessible during the wet season. Tunnel Creek is a day use area, with facilities limited to toilets, picnic tables and an information shelter. You are welcome to camp at nearby Windjana Gorge National Park (camping fees apply).
Can you camp at Tunnel Creek?
Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) is a day use area, with facilities limited to toilets, picnic tables and an information shelter. You are welcome to camp at nearby Windjana Gorge National Park (camping fees apply).
Is it safe to stay in Halls Creek?
Overgrown lawn, overpriced, leaves in pool, junkyard… SAFETY is key to a great travelling experience, this is not a place where you will find it. Do not stay here – it is not safe.
Can you swim in Tunnel Creek?
He couldn’t work out why everyone was giving him strange looks – you can’t swim at Tunnel Creek or Windjana Gorge, so leave your bathers and towels at camp!
Are there campsites at Windjana Gorge National Park?
Windjana Gorge campground has two areas: a ‘quiet camp’ where generators are not permitted and a separate area for campers with generators. All sites can accommodate large tents and rooftop tents, large campervans, large caravans and large camper trailers. SITE ACCESS
How to get to Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge?
Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Park can be accessed off the Gibb River Road from either direction, or off the Great Northern Highway heading north along Leopold Downs Road. It’s roughly 70km from the Great Northern Highway to Tunnel Creek, 35km from the Gibb River Road to Windjana and 33km between Windjana and Tunnel Creek.
How tall is the wall of Windjana Gorge?
Windjana Gorge is an ancient reef system, carved out by the Lennard River. The Gorge itself is over 3km long, and has walls up to 300 metres tall. It’s a short walk from the day use area and camp grounds to the entrance of Windjana Gorge, and is relatively easy.
How long is the drive from Derby to Windjana Gorge?
Derby to Windjana Gorge is 2 h 15 min (154.9 km) via Derby-Gibb River Rd. There are 2 camping grounds at Windjana Gorge. One area for travellers with generators and another area for campers without generators.