Broome is a thriving coastal town situated in the Kimberley region of Western Australia 2,240km north of Perth. Famous for its pearling industry, rich history and dramatic landscapes, thousands of tourists flock here during the dry season from April to September each year.
If you have been on a camping road trip circumnavigating Australia for two months already, coming into Broome is like seeing a mirage in the desert. This funky tourist town whispers promises of day spa pampering, great shopping at artisan markets and a tasty mix of multicultural food.
Geikie Gorge, like Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge, is part of the Napier Range formed by the 350 million year old Devonian limestone reef that extends throughout the Kimberley region. It too has been carved out from water; the mighty Fitzroy River has a catchment area larger than Tasmania, with headwaters commencing in the King
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Descending from the bright, leafy surrounds of the cave’s opening and into the depths of Tunnel Creek is like entering a wormhole to an alien subterranean planet, where eyes are vestigial organs. You are met with an unearthly silence and stillness; the air feels ancient and without the comfort of heat.
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Windjana Gorge is cut from the same cloth as Tunnel Creek and Geikie Gorge; together they are all part of the Napier Range formed from ancient Devonian limestone reef. This 3.5km long gorge has been weathered by the Lennard River to create towering 100m high walls and wide, sandy banks.
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Visiting Mornington Sanctuary is a major highlight of the Gibb River Road and well worth the 80km detour. Owned and managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), Mornington is one of 23 properties across Australia that has been procured for conservation purposes, making AWC the largest private owner of conservation land in the country.
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The landscape along the Gibb River Road is mostly savannah plains with short trees, except for where the land is abruptly and almost secretly, carved up into gorges. There are many such hidden gorges along the way including Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge and Bell Gorge, in addition to those found in the stations.
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Home Valley station is a working cattle station with an interesting history nestled at the foot of the Cockburn Ranges. The station has a close working relationship with its traditional owners and offers training and employment opportunities to the local indigenous people.
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The Gibb River Road has become a right of passage for Australian 4WD enthusiasts. It is the last 660km leg of the Savannah Way connecting Kununurra in the east to Derby in the west. It has the allure and challenge of being a remote and hardcore track, but follow after the grader early in the
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Lake Argyle is the biggest man-made lake in Western Australia. Built in 1972 by the damming of the Ord River, the lake covers 980km2 and is so expansive it looks more like an inland sea than a lake. Holding an incomprehensible volume of water, there are sections where the horizon is endless water from both
