FIND KALUMBURU

Kalumburu Road in the far northern Kimberley region provides access to some of the remotest and most spectacular terrain in the north. Four wheel drive enthusiasts will enjoy the challenging drive along the unsealed road that leads to the Aboriginal community of Kalumburu Mission. Stop along the way at the Drysdale River Station and explore the magnificent Mitchell Falls before continuing your journey on to Kalumburu. Allow time to explore the pristine yet rugged landscape, enjoy the sheer remoteness and see the amazing starlight night skies. Kalumburu Road is a ten hour drive northwest of Kununurra. Before setting off, you will need to apply for two permits to allow you to travel on parts of the road that is Aboriginal land and to enter the Kalumburu Mission. Contact the Kununurra Visitor Centre for further information. Allow a couple of days to reach Kalumburu and ensure you carry plenty of supplies, petrol, food and water as there are limited facilities along the road to the Kalumburu Mission. Check road conditions prior to departure.

Take a detour off the Gibb River Road to the Kalumburu Mission community in Western Australia’s remote north. The local Kwini, Gambra and Walmbi people invite you to explore the pristine wilderness, enjoy some of Australia’s best fishing, and discover one of the world’s oldest surviving cultures. Kalumburu is 550 kilometres from Kununurra and 650 kilometres from Derby. You’ll need a high-clearance four-wheel-drive, with sufficient fuel, water, food, mechanical and medical supplies - drive your own or fly from Perth to Kununurra or Broome (a two-hour drive from Derby) and hire a four-wheel-drive. Alternatively, fly to Kalumburu from Kununurra or Wyndham, or join a four-wheel-drive tour, leaving you free to marvel at the awe-inspiring tropical landscape that’s been 1.8 billion years in the making. At the mission, learn about the local Aboriginal culture at Kalumburu Museum. Marvel at the ancient Gyorn Gyorn rock art (Bradshaw paintings), the oldest figurative paintings on Earth. Or test your angling and big-game fishing skills. Campsites, cabins and limited supplies are available at the mission. Please check with Derby and Kununurra visitor centres about road conditions (Kalumburu Road is only accessible from May to October), permits and other accommodation options on the Gibb River Road. ...

Kalumburu Road in the far northern Kimberley region provides access to some of the most remote and spectacular terrain in the north. Four wheel drive enthusiasts will enjoy the challenging drive along the unsealed road that leads to the Aboriginal community of Kalumburu. Stop along the way at the Drysdale River Station and then on to explore the magnificent Mitchell Falls before continuing your journey to Kalumburu. Allow time to explore the pristine yet rugged landscape, enjoy the sheer remoteness and see the amazing starlit night skies. Kalumburu is a ten hour drive northwest of Kununurra. Before setting off, you will need to apply for permits to allow you to travel on parts of the road that is Aboriginal land and to enter the Kalumburu. Contact the Kununurra Visitor Centre for further information. Allow a couple of days to reach Kalumburu and ensure you carry plenty of supplies, petrol, food and water as there are limited facilities along the road to the Kalumburu. Check road conditions prior to departure. ...