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The Gibb River Road
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Gibb River Road

A journey along the Gibb River Road is one of Australia’s last true outback adventures.

The Gibb River Road follows what was once an old stock route and now spans 700 kilometres from Derby to Kununurra via the Cambridge Gulf at Wyndham. The area is home to vast cattle stations, wildlife sanctuaries, ancient landforms and fresh water holes. Six different Aboriginal languages are spoken along the road and the communities maintain many of their traditional and spiritual customs.

The road covers some incredible scenery and takes in a spectacular range of gorges:

  • Windjana Gorge
  • Tunnel Creek
  • Bell Gorge
  • Dimond Gorge
  • Sir John Gorge
  • Galvans Gorge
  • Manning Gorge

The unsealed Gibb River Road is only suitable for high clearance and robust four wheel drive vehicles. Camping is available in designated areas. Or you can travel the Gibb River Road with a tour company.

Location: the Gibb River Road runs for 700 kilometres between Derby and Kununurra.

Derby Visitor Centre

Australia’s North West

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M K Maloney
Dec 22, 2008 at 08:43PM

After Cape York,it's every boy's dream to "Do the GIBB RIVER Rd"It's a must before you hang up your 4x4 & tend the garden,before you push UP Daisies? A GREAT experience!!!!!!!

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alypaynter
Dec 20, 2008 at 09:42AM

Massive ancient boab trees dot the rugged landscape.

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jay2abbey
Dec 16, 2008 at 02:00PM

Some of the best the outback has on offer, the gorges are spectacular.

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sandyboots
Nov 30, 2008 at 11:32AM

Have been along Gibb River Rd 6 times, and it's a must do for every Australian. My favourite gorge on the Gibb Rd is Galvins Gorge. It has a boab tree at the top of the waterfall. This is a photo of Lennard Gorge.

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Silvia Flavia
Nov 19, 2008 at 03:22PM

the Gibb is the true essence of "going up north"

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KJ Cornish
Nov 18, 2008 at 08:26PM

Fantastic experience

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JCT
Oct 04, 2008 at 09:41AM

Cool off at Bell Gorge

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Hodgson
Sep 30, 2008 at 04:48PM

A great get-away-from-it-all place.

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JCT
Sep 17, 2008 at 04:30PM

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Snowy
Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39AM

Can highly recommend the station stay at Ellenbrae. What a majical place and wonderful people.

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Kylie
Jul 10, 2008 at 02:56PM

A real outback experience. Lots of great places to stop along the way. An eye opener!

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KERSHAW
Jul 10, 2008 at 01:48PM

Some Spectular places to see. Manning Gorge is a must!

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