ROAD CONDITIONS
The Great Northern Highway , which runs through the Kimberley , is all sealed , as is the Great Victoria Highway leading from Kununurra to Wyndham .
Other roads , like the infamous Gibb River Road , is a combo of dirt and bitumen , and generally opens in early May at the start of the dry season . But that doesn ’ t mean you ’ ll find all the stations and attractions along the Gibb are opened at the same time .
The Mitchell Falls and Kalumburu region generally cops a hammering with rain yearly as well , so that generally will be one of the last roads to open each year . So it ’ s advisable to have a bit of flexibility in your itinerary if you travel early in the season . And while that time is fabulous for experiencing the water the area receives , it comes with a risk that some attractions could be closed because it ’ s just too wet .
Check fuel availability in the more remote parts of the Kimberley before travelling .
Other things to consider is the region ’ s size and the times / distances between attractions . Many of these attractions are also located along dirt roads . There ’ ll be no shortage of dust , so be mindful when driving and avoid driving in the middle or the wrong side of the road ( yes , we ’ ve seen it plenty of times ).
You ’ ll potentially be sharing these roads with all sorts of trucks and vehicles as well , and the dust can just hang for ages . So travel with your headlights on , stick to your own side of the road , and pull over if necessary to let the dust settle .
Roads get very dusty during the dry season and bushfire smoke just adds to the complexity .
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