Gibb River Road: Your Travel Guide | Australia's North West

A true outback odyssey on one of Australia’s most unique 4WD tracks.

Turning off the bitumen and going ‘over the range’ on the Gibb River Road is a truly unique Aussie outback adventure through the Kimberley’s vast untouched wilderness, ancient gorge country and epic cattle stations the size of small countries.

Originally constructed in the 1960s to transport cattle from outlying stations to the ports of Derby and Wyndham, the 660-kilometre 4WD trail is the best way to discover the natural treasures of the Kimberley’s wild heartlands.

Allow yourself at least 14 days to truly immerse yourself in the adventure at Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Lennard Gorge, Bell Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale River Station, Home Valley Station and El Questro Wilderness Park. Or make a shortlist of your must-see attractions for a shorter, but no less exciting trip.

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Explore the Gorges

Bell Gorge

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Bell Gorge.

Manning Gorge

Manning Gorge is one of the most beautiful swimming spots in the Kimberley.

Adcock Gorge

Adcock Gorge is a picturesque gorge and swimming spot on Mt House station.

Galvans Gorge

Galvan’s Gorge is the most accessible gorge along the Gibb River Road.

Emma Gorge

Situated in El Questro Wilderness Park, this is one of the most popular gorges on the Gibb.

Tours & Activities at Mornington Wilderness Camp

Visitors to Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary can enjoy a range of guided tours and self-guided activities amongst the 3,000sq km of spectacular gorges and tropical savannah. Popular activities include

InStyle Adventures

Luxury Small Group & Private 4WD Tours. For a 5 star experience including Cape Leveque, Tunnel Creek, Gibb River Road & the Bungles, we can tailor make an experience for you.

Kimberley Safari Tours

Put on your hiking shoes, have your swimming gear handy and get ready for breathtaking Kimberley scenery, endless gorges and Aboriginal culture as you tour with Kimberley Safari Tours – the

Kimberley Spirit Tours

Explore Western Australia’s spectacular Kimberley region with Kimberley Spirit tours. Discover the country, wildlife and culture on an accommodated 4WD tour with a local guide. Choose from one of our

Willis's Walkabouts

Adventure Holidays with a Difference Escape! Trade the stress of the city for the peace of the bush and trek through a wilderness where no vehicle can ever go. Look at the wonderful landscape before

Kimberley Outback Tours

Kimberley Outback Tours operate tours throughout the Kimberley, starting in Broome, Kununurra and Darwin. Tours vary in length from 2 to 14 days. We specialise in the Kimberley and the Western

Tours and Activities at Home Valley Station

Join a guided tour or take to the self-guided hiking or 4WD trails at Home Valley station to discover an outback adventure playground, filled with nature's most spectacular combination of towering

Venture North Safaris

Venture North is a multi-award winning, family owned company specialising in micro-group cultural and nature based tours throughout Northern Australia. Travel the outback in luxury 4WD’s on tours from

Adventure Wild Kimberley Tours

Adventure Wild Kimberley Tours provide quality, all-inclusive safaris of the spectacular Kimberley region. From Broome we explore the Gibb River Road, Home Valley and El Questro Stations, Kununurra

APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Explore the Kimberley with the experts, with over 40 years experience and every detail taken care of.

Tours & Activities at El Questro

Spend some time exploring the magical landscapes of El Questro - join a guided walking, 4WD or scenic air tour, or take to the self-guided hiking or 4WD trails. Daily tours collect guests from El

Kimberley Wild Expeditions

Kimberley Wild Expeditions offer the best value tours in Western Australia. Family-owned and operated, and based in Broome WA, we explore the Kimberley and the West Coast with small groups in clean

Where to stay on the Gibb River Road

There's a surprising range of accommodation for travellers along the Gibb River Road, from campsites to station stays and glamping.

Ellenbrae Station

Come and join us for scones on the lawns at our Kimberley homestead! For overnight visitors we offer a choice of staying in our Stockman Cabins or camping. Our Stockman Cabins are clean and

Silent Grove Campground

The campground at Silent Grove is a great base from which to explore Bell Gorge, including its beautiful waterfall and swimming hole located approximately 11 kilometres to the north-west of the

El Questro Homestead

The luxurious El Questro Homestead sits in an exclusive oasis in Western Australia's rugged Kimberley landscape. Perched on a cliff top featuring panoramic views of the Chamberlain Gorge from sunrise

Honeymoon Beach

A rustic campground in the most northern of the West Australian Kimberley region. Open to those who love to fish, camp, and travel to outer-most regions. We have grassy, beachfront, and ocean-view

El Questro Station

El Questro sprawls over 700,000 acres and is one of the world's most unique holiday destinations. El Questro Station sits in the heart of the property with stunning views of the rugged landscape and

Mornington Wilderness Camp

In the heart of the Kimberley, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary covers more than 3000sqkm of spectacular gorges and tropical savannah dominated by the Fitzroy River and King Leopold Ranges. Mornington

Imintji Campground

The Imintji (Ngarinyin) people invite you to stay at this sheltered location at the foot of the spectacular King Leopold range. This shady wilderness camp ground has wonderful views of the escarpment

APT Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Close to some of the Kimberley’s most beautiful gorges, APT’s Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge is located just off the Gibb River Road overlooking the King Leopold Ranges. It is the perfect base for

Parry Creek Farm Tourist Resort & Caravan Park

Parry Creek Farm is a secluded resort in Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve & the closest accommodation to the northern end of the Gibb River Road. Situated within Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve, this is a

Drysdale River Station

Drysdale River Station is a family owned, family operated, million-acre working cattle station located on the Kalumburu Road, approximately 59km north of the Gibb River Road/Kalumburu Road junction

Digger's Rest Station

Digger’s Rest Station offers outback station stay hospitality near Wyndham and Kununurra, in the midst of the magnificent Kimberley landscape. At the East end of the Gibb River Road, Diggers Rest

Birdwood Downs Station

Birdwood Downs Station is a pastoral station of 2500 ha located on the Gibb River Road in the West Kimberley. Our Tourism facilities include a bush style campground for tents, campervans and camper

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National Parks along the Gibb

Entry Fees, Passes & Camping - Kimberley and Pilbara National Parks

Many of the North West’s incredible natural attractions are located in the spectacular surroundings of our National Parks, including the ancient gorges and waterways of Karijini, the imposing striped

King Leopold Ranges

Situated on the south-western edge of the Kimberley Plateau along the Gibb River Road, explore the wilderness, dazzling waterholes, dramatic escarpments and wonderful waterfalls of the King Leopold

Tunnel Creek National Park

Tunnel Creek National Park is Western Australia's oldest cave system.

Mitchell Falls & the Mitchell River National Park

The four-tiered Mitchell Falls is an iconic Kimberley attraction, and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia.

Windjana Gorge National Park

Windjana Gorge National Park is part of a 375 million-year-old Devonian reef system.

Fuel and Supplies

Fuel and basic supplies are available at a small number of roadhouses and stations along the Gibb River Road.

Guides & Maps

Information on guides, maps and passes and permits you may need during your travels.

Self Drive Itinerary

Get some inspiration from this Gibb River Road drive itinerary!

Map - Gibb River Road

This map of the Gibb River Road, produced by Derby Visitor Centre is a great planning tool for your Gibb River Road trip.

About the Gibb River Road

Derby

Derby is just 6km from the end of the Gibb River Road. Derby is a great place to witness the incredible tides of the Kimberley Coast.

Mitchell Plateau

A detour into the deep north Kimberley that few have experienced.

Kununurra

The vast, stunning landscapes, remarkable waterways and lush farmland around Kununurra are both surprising and awe inspiring.

Wyndham

Wyndham is situated at the mouth of the King, Pentecost, Durack, Forest and Ord Rivers in the Cambridge Gulf.

Mar 5th, 2019

Denise's tips for road tripping the Kimberley

You can plan and plan for your Kimberley road trip.. but we also learnt a lot of tips & tricks along the way, many of which came from talking to the locals and other travellers. Tip #1 - Research and ...

May 1st, 2018

More to explore along the Gibb

We know you'll be hiking into gorges and having some refreshing swims along the way, but what else can you do on the Gibb? Here are some of our top picks, and different ways to explore! 1. Save some ...

Gibb River Road

A true outback odyssey on one of Australia’s most unique 4WD tracks.

Turning off the bitumen and going ‘over the range’ on the Gibb River Road is a truly unique Aussie outback adventure through the Kimberley’s vast untouched wilderness, ancient gorge country and epic cattle stations the size of small countries.

TICK OFF YOUR KIMBERLEY BUCKET LIST IN 2020