GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #30 | Page 51

RV TRAVEL “ IF YOU ARE PREPARED, Phone box at Drysdale River Station DRYSDALE RIVER STATION Kalumburu Road comes up in 70km, and if you are prepared, you can turn north and proceed for 59km to Drysdale River Station, where things just don’t get any more genuine. There is camping at the homestead, or at Miners Pool beside Drysdale River. You can leave your van at Drysdale Station if it is not up to the significantly rougher road (174km) to the Mitchell Plateau; those with a true off-road setup can camp at the Munurru Campground by the King Edward River. TURN NORTH AND PROCEED TO DRYSDALE RIVER STATION ” MOUNT ELIZABETH STATION AND MANNING GORGE Back at the turn-off, the Gibb proceeds for 70km with the option to turn north for 30km to Mount Elizabeth Station. The campground is peaceful and there is much to explore, including a walking tour of the station, Aboriginal rock art and easy- to-access Warla Gorge on the Hann River. For experienced 4WDers travelling with nothing but a tent, the 220km (each way) Munja 4WD track to Walcott Inlet is the adventure of a lifetime. Aerial view of the Kimberley Coast / 51