“ESTUARINE
CROCODILES
INHABIT
THE AREA.”
DRIVE IVANHOE CROSSING
As intimidating as it looks, this is a great drive
and you will love the rush of adrenaline that
matches the sound of the water as it passes over
the crossing and crashes below. At times, this
concrete causeway is closed due to the force of
the torrent and the height of the water.
Once part of the old road to Wyndham, the
Ivanhoe Crossing is located 13km from town and
is a popular fishing spot for locals. Be very aware,
Crossing the Ivanhoe is in-
timidating and enthralling
at the same time.
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though, as estuarine crocodiles inhabit the area
and swimming is not safe. I had to warn a young
European couple who were about to walk in to
cool down – they hadn’t read the signs.
If you don’t want to take the challenge, do what
a lot of people do and just sit and watch others
have some fun. The causeway is slippery, though,
even above the waterline, so do be very careful,
even when walking about.