Gibb River Road - '2'

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June 8th 2012

Published: July 6th 2012

Gibb River Road – ‘2’ Well we have finally arrived in the one region of Australia that neither of us has visited before across this vast country and the one region/area that holds the most fascination for us, The Heart of The Kimberley’s. The Gibb River Road is the 4WD option of the 2 main routes crossing the Kimberley from east to west (or vice versa) and provides access to the numerous ... Read Full Entry

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Mike and Trish

MikeandTrishV

Hi, we are Mike and Trish and about to start the next phase of our lives. Over thirty years ago we travelled from London to Kathmandu which instilled in us a love of travel. We live in Australia and since our initial adventure have done the "family thing". During this period we have maintained our travel bug by regular trips OS but mostly by 4WDing and camping trips throughout this great country. Now it is time to do the big lap, "The Wrong Way Around." We have sold up in Kyneton, Victoria and put into storage what we wish to keep to furnish our next 'base' and the plan is to travel for at lea... full info

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Manning Gorge

view on walk into (or out of!) gorge

Manning Gorge

Track in, not showing signs of much traffic as it is the beginning of the season for tourists here.

a first glimpse...

pool below falls

..great spot

...it was just magic!

Manning Gorge

how good is this place!!

Manning Gorge

...and my own spa as well!

Manning Gorge

..it will not be easy leaving here, what a spectacular spot, a must do.

Manning Gorge

The trek back home to camp, Jackie needed a rest !

Manning River

a welcome swim at the end of the walk back. Camp ground is on the opposite bank.

Manning River

Jackie gets a ride across..

Manning River

'Halfway Rock' I needed a rest!

7th July 2012

BEN
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At this rate i won't have to go up there, just keep writing. Miss you three xxx.I'm out of Buss on monday heading for the Bite

7th July 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Cousi Bro...
Gidday mate..we will stop writing immediately so that you have to come up and join us!...if only it was that easy, ravel safe. Hugs & kisses from Jackie, oh yeah, and Trish. Smack in the head from me xx

7th July 2012

judy Law
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great views
Hi Trish and Mike great story great views great adventure could up with the blog and enjoying it keep the good work up love judy xx

8th July 2012

Matty
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Scary dust
I am sure you are still getting rid of dust from the car and the van...

9th July 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Dust
We took two (yes,2) days in Kununurra to wash and clean the Troll & the Trakkie. Both also had a quick going over inside but the Troll is still pretty dusty inside.

8th July 2012

Matty
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woah...
It's a big country.

8th July 2012

Matty
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Now that does look inviting
I would almost be tempted to think about going near the edge and putting my toes in this, almost.

8th July 2012

Matty
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Posers!
Looks like a beautiful spot, although is Jackie allowed in?

9th July 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Yes...
..Jackie is allowed, it is on private indigenous owned land. They own Mt Barnett Station, the roadhouse and the campground. The community is across the road from the roadhouse.

8th July 2012

Matty
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No crocs then?
I take it they either can't get up here or don't flow down here?

9th July 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Yep..
..you take it correctly, too far inland and too many waterfalls to climb up, so all safe.

8th July 2012

Matty
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Nawww...so cute!
Hahaha that is hilarious! She is the captain of her own polystyrene ship! I am surprised she didn't try and jump out. And where did you get the box from anyway? And why did you have to swim across the river?

9th July 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

She loves it..
Dont you remember in Busso she loved the kayak, this was the same. Now I know your speed reading skilss are good but you have to concentrate more on the detail you are reading! In the blog i say that to start (and finish) the walk you have to swim across the river and that the boxes are provided on the bank at each side for your use to get gear over in a dry manner....

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