RV TRAVEL
We may be biased , but we think the Kimberley is the ultimate Australian RV travel destination . Not only does it have some of the most spectacular coastline and picture-perfect landscapes in the country , but a list of attractions to explore as long as your arm . What was originally planned as a once-off trip for us in the early 1990s turned into a Kimberley love affair long ago .
You could say we became smitten after that initial visit and have had umpteen visits since then … for holidays , our engagement , birthdays , and even to get married . But when it ’ s a destination that ’ s a long way from pretty well everywhere , you ’ ll find some trip planning will go a long way .
A piece of corflute on the rear glass is a light and cheap way of protecting it from flicking stones while towing .
Be prepared when bushwalking . Take plenty of water , wear shoes and a hat .
WHEN TO VISIT
Unlike southern states , the Kimberley experiences two main seasons known as the Dry and the Wet . Most visitors plan their trips to coincide with the dry season months between May and October , where warm , sunny days average around 32 °.
Outside these times , the weather is more unpredictable . It ’ s not uncommon for wet season rains to dump more than 1m each year in some areas , so some roads can be closed for days or weeks at a time . We ’ re not just talking the Gibb River Road here , either – the Great Northern Highway has been on the receiving end of some big rainfalls during the past couple of years as well .
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