Windjana Gorge, Western Australia
The road to Windjana Gorge, passing through the Kimberly to Derby, then onto Tunnel Creek.
Windjana Gorge Western Australia
Gibb River Road Kimberleys
Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek Day Tour
Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek Day Tour
Take in the splendour of the Napier Range at Windjana Gorge and the mystery of Tunnel Creek.
Great operators, highly recommended and at $135AU pp great value.
Trip Around Australia The Gibb River Road Windjana and Tunnel Creek
In this episode we travelled with the Drewlanders and started the iconic Gibb River Road from the Derby end. This clip looks at our time at Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.
Destination WA - Windjana Gorge
The Kimberly is home to dozens of magnificent gorges, and luckily, one of the most spectacular is one of the easiest to get to.
Bell Gorge Kimberley, Western Australia
Travelling by car around Australia
Bell Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley Region, Western Australia
07/06/2012
Путешествие на машине по Австралии
Ущелье Белл, Дорога Гибб-Ривер-Роуд
Регион Кимберли, Западная Австралия
Naturwunder Australien 11: Windjana Gorge - Broome
Eine kommentierte Reise-Doku über eine abenteuerliche Rundfahrt durch Australien mit einem Allrad-Camper. Die Windjana Gorge ist ein ehemaliges Korallenriff und ein Ökosystem der Superlative. Broome liegt wunderschön am Indischen Ozean.
Derby, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek & Geikie Gorge June 2014
We visited Derby then headed on to Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Geikie Gorge on our way to the CSR in June 2014
Windjana and Tunnel Creek
Windjana Gorge in the west of the Kimberleys was used in the late 1800;s as a hiding place for the only aboriginal uprising in Australia that threatened the dominance of the white settlement
The uprising was led by Jundamarra a great warrior and tacticion from the Bunaba people
It is also one of the most beautiful places in the Kimberleys, nearby Tunnel creek was used as an escape route as no one knew it went under the towering hills
Filmed in HD on Canon HFS-21
Edited on Grass valley Edius
Mowanjum Festival 2019
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Kimberley, Western Australia
The northernmost region of Western Australia is called the Kimberley. This spectacular region has an area of over 421,000 square kilometres. It is bordered by the Northern Territory to the East, the Pilbara to the South, the Indian Ocean to the Northwest and the Timor Sea to the North.
The main reason to come to Kimberley is to enjoy the surrounding wilderness. Drive only a few kilometers on an unsealed track and you can quickly feel the immensity of the region. You can also observe wild birds by the thousands (provided you are not too far from a water source, you will hear them when the sun rises anyway) and wander through unusual flora (baobs all around). Saltwater as well as freshwater crocodiles are found in numbers in the region, so observe if you can, but be very careful at all times near waterholes.
The Kimberley is one of the world's last great wilderness areas, and covers an area large enough to fit the UK twice, though the total population is slightly higher than 40 000. Most of the population is concentrated in small towns such as Kununurra and Wyndham in the East and Broome and Derby on the coast in the west.
Highlights of the Kimberley include a long untouched coast, magnificent wilderness scenery, rare fauna and flora and a rich and colourful history. The Kimberley thrives as a tourist destination with 85% of the population being tourists.
The area draws much of its history from its colourful pearling industry, indigenous culture, and the rugged pastoral (sheep and cattle) stations. There are several historic reminders in Broome (such as a Japanese cemetery) of the importance of pearls for the Kimberley. Museums run by local historical societies in Broome, Kununurra and Wyndham, as well as the Argyle Downs Homestead Museum at Lake Argyle, are all worth investigating to take in the history.
The main reason to come to Kimberley is to enjoy the surrounding wilderness. Drive only a few kilometers on an unsealed track and you can quickly feel the immensity of the region. You can also observe wild birds by the thousands (provided you are not too far from a water source, you will hear them when the sun rises anyway) and wander through unusual flora (baobs all around). Saltwater as well as freshwater crocodiles are found in numbers in the region, so observe if you can, but be very careful at all times near waterholes.
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Derby, the Gibb River Road & West Kimberley: S03 Western Australia E15 Road Trip Lap
We start in Derby, heading down the Gibb River River Road towards Windjana Gorge and then Tunnel Creek. We go on walks, explore, find crocodiles, bats, eagles and heaps more flora and fauna in the north of Western Australia. The Kimberley is an amazing place full of boab trees, huge rock formations, heaps of greenery and amazing sunsets. Join us as we travel this beautiful part of the world with other travelling families.
Australia - part 2 - Tunnel Creek to Coral Bay
The second part of our trip to Australia.
We travel from Tunnel Creek to Coral Bay
Australia - Gibb River Road - Travel Tips
The Gibb River Road is a 660 km track right through the wild heart of the Kimberley. The Gibb takes you from Derby to Kununurra through a spectacular landscape of intensely coloured ranges, dramatic gorges and lush rock pools and waterfalls.
TRAVEL TIPS - GIBB RIVER ROAD
Tip 1 - Simply enjoy the fantastic road
The Kimberley's remote Gibb River Road remains one of Australia's great drives. You may find some helpful information under these links:
Tip 2 - Boab Prison Tree
The Boab Prison Tree is a 1500 year old hollow tree 6 km south of Derby. It had been reputed to have been used in the 1890s as a lockup for indigenous Australian prisoners on their way to Derby for sentencing.
Tip 3 - Silent nights with an open fire
Have your own campfire but you need to know what the Fire Danger Rating is.
Tip 4 - Windjana Gorge's freshwater crocodiles
If you are driving the Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge is an obvious first/last stop for your trip. Windjana Gorge is a 3.5 km gorge. The cliffs on both sides of the gorge are 30 to 100 metres high. Simply Beautiful, you will see many freshwater crocodiles.
Tip 5 - Take a bath in the 'Bell Gorge'
Bell Gorge is part of the King Leopold Ranges Conservation Reserves. The waterfall is cascading down the perfectly U-shaped cliffs, into a deep pool perfect for swimming, with large flat rocks along the side, perfect to sit down, sun bathe, have a beer... The campground is 10 Km from the gorge., called Silent Grove.
Tip 6 - 'Charnley River Station'
Charnley River Station is a working cattle station on the Gibb. The campground is very spacious and has good facilities. It takes some driving and walking to get to the gorges and swimming holes, but it's well worth the effort. We liked Dillie Gorge and the Donkey Pools.
Tip 7 - Don't Forget at least one spare tire
The Gibb River Road is notorious for it's endless corrugations and sharp rocks, and flat tyres are a common problem. If possible, it's a good idea to take two spare tyres with you. If you need help along your trip, tyre repairs/mechanical services are available at the following points: Over the Range, Charnley River Station, Mt Barnett Roadhouse, Home Valley Station, El Questro and Drysdale Station.
Tip 8 - 'Over the Range' THE mechanic - is worth to visit!
'Over the Range' - tyre and mechanical repairs can be helpful if you have a problem with your car. But it's worth to visit - even without any problem.
Tip 9 - 'Galvans Gorge' Perfect for a short refreshing bath
The gorge is a short walk from the carpark and it's well worth checking out for a refreshing swim. look up to the top of the waterfall and you will see a big boab tree, which is pretty unique. There is also a rope swing from one of the overhanging snappy gum trees. The nearest camping is at Manning Gorge.
Tip 10 - 'Manning Gorge' a must on the Gibb
The campground is 8 km from the Mount Barnett Roadhouse and is the starting point for the walk to the gorge. The walk to the gorge is great, about 3 km long and hot. At the beginning you have to cross the Manning River by swimming or using the little boat. The gorge is huge and amazing. It has several pools to swim and jump into.
Tip 11 - 'Ellenbrae Station' best scones in WA
A little known bushcamp with lots of character and Kimberley pioneer flair. Ellenbrae does not have any spectacular gorges, so it's usually nice and quite here. At the homestead you get the best scones in WA.
Tip 12 - 'Pentecost River' you HAVE to cross & you will like it
The Pentecost River is a major river crossing. The river can be 60+ metres wide and the water often flows quickly just after the end of the wet season. A scenic area with panoramic views towards the Cockburn Ranges. Be aware of saltwater crocodiles in the area.
Tip 13 - 'Zebedee 32°C-Springs' just one of El Questro's gorges
El Questro offers a campground at the station township that has all the usual facilities and alternative bush camping sites at the river. This is your last opportunity for camping on the Gibb River Road. From here it's only 30 km until you reach the highway.
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The Kimberley- Windjana Gorge 2015
In 2015 our family travelled from Adelaide, right around the WA coast up to Derby then across the Kimberley. What an amazing adventure!!
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Tunnel Creek Kimberley Safaris
Tunnel Creek National Park is Western Australia's oldest cave system. Part of the same ancient Devonian reef system as Windjana Gorge, the cave has been carved by the waters of Tunnel Creek flowing beneath the Napier Range. Kimberley Safari Tours are Gibb River Road experts and passionate about enabling you to experience a life changing adventure in this unique area.
You can walk 750 metres into the tunnel, wading waist-deep through freshwater pools. The cave features many beautiful formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, and is also home to a variety of bats, olive pythons and freshwater crocodiles. To experience the cave, take a reliable torch, wear old sneakers and be prepared to get wet.
Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek on the Gibb River Road Western Australia
Travel through the Gorge with us, more Freshwater Crocodiles than you can poke a stick at!
On the Road with John. Escaping Reality. Windjana & Tunnel Creek
The On The Road series of video's will look at places around Western Australia. As a touring coach driver I get to travel around this great state, and I want to show you a few things of interest.
This week we head up part of the Gib river road to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.
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Out and About at Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge
Went on a bit of a road trip up to Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge. Thought I'd share some of it with you guys :)
Still sad my crocodile friend swam away :'(
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