The Pentacost River

The Kimberley

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November 21st 2012
21st November 2012. Early start today as we were keen to visit the Kimberley region and travel towards Broome via the Gibb River Road. Our first stop was Emma Gorge, but it was closed due to the wet season. Next stop, the Elquestro township. Hmmm, also closed. Every attraction in the Kimberley region was closed until April 2013. We were very disappointed until we saw the sign to the Barnett Riv ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Kimberleys

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more