RV TRAVEL
It ’ s also a great spot to leave the van and head into Bell Gorge . Alternatively , you can camp in the paid Silent Grove campground closer to the gorge ; however , no pets are permitted as it ’ s in the national park . There ’ s a more secure roadhouse option here at Imintji too .
MOUNT BARNETT ROADHOUSE ( TWO NIGHTS )
Onwards to Manning Gorge Campground ( a few kilometres out the back of Barnett Roadhouse ) and we were all looking forward to a two-nighter ! This is a paid stop but includes shower and toilet facilities as well as direct access to the ‘ beach ’, a stunning , calm and clear stream with a sandy bottom .
With the hike into the gorge a decent one , we opted to have the full day to explore and were not disappointed by the view – Manning is right up there as one of the top waterfalls in the Kimberley .
GIBB RIVER REST AREA ( TWO NIGHTS )
Mount Elizabeth Station is the next paid stop ; however , we opted to push on to the highly rated Gibb River free camp instead . And rest we did – the water is about calf deep in most places and an absolute kid paradise . While the adults chilled out with camp chairs in the water , the kids had free rein climbing on rocks , swimming and playing in the sand .
It ’ s about 30kms off the main Gibb track on Gibb River-Kalumburu Road . Drysdale Station , Mitchell Falls , Kalumburu and Honeymoon Bay are all further up this road ; however , we headed back to the main road after a couple of nights spent recuperating here .
ELLENBRAE STATION ( ONE NIGHT )
We almost did Ellenbrae as a day visit ( there ' s a free camp option around this area called the ‘ Top of the World ’ at the Durack River ) but were glad we didn ’ t . This station is so green . It has a beautiful feel and a quirky camp kitchen and showers , not to mention the little bit of luxury in the outback bath experiences and the Gibb ’ s most famous scones . Ellenbrae also has tyre repairs available should this service be required .
Built-in fire pit and picnic areas at March Fly Glen .
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