See Wyndham on your selfdrive from Darwin to Broome and onto Perth via the Kimberley in Australia

About Wyndham
Wyndham - The home of the big croc and giant boab trees, Wyndham is where one of the greatest outback adventures begins (or ends) - the mighty Gibb River Road.

How to get to Wyndham on the Gibb River Road
Wyndham is where one of the greatest outback adventures begins (or ends) - the mighty Gibb River Road. To reach Wyndham from the Gibb River Road, you need to head east along the Great Northern Highway. Wyndham is located approximately 105 kilometers (65 miles) from Kununurra, which is a point of access to the Gibb River Road. The Gibb River Road can be accessed from the east (Kununurra/Wyndham) or the west (Derby).

One of Australia's most unique four wheel drive experiences, 'The Gibb' traverses one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth. An hour's drive from Kununurra brings you to Wyndham, the most northerly town and harbour in Western Australia, where you're welcomed with a toothy grin from the 18 metre long saltwater crocodile sculpture that stands at the entrance to the town.

Here, you can also come face-to-face with the largest crocodile in captivity and hug a giant boab tree. Boabs are believed to be among the oldest living things on Earth, and their hollow insides were often used as a temporary lock-up by local police in the late 1800s. One of the remaining Prison Trees still stands outside Wyndham today.

This tiny frontier town sits on the banks of the Cambridge Gulf, at the base of Mount Bastion. Stand at the summit, known as Five Rivers Lookout, and take in panoramic views of the town, port, marshlands and meeting point of the King, Pentecost, Durack, Forrest and Ord rivers. The rivers and waterholes make for some top-notch year round fishing, particularly if you're keen to chase the best catch of the North West, barramundi. If you'd rather spend a quiet afternoon observing the local wildlife, head out to the bird sanctuary or crocodile park.

After the green season (ending in March), the Gibb River Road beckons, leading you 660 kilometres through the heart of the Kimberley wilderness into some of Australia's most spectacular gorge and cattle country.

Stop for a swim at Bells and Manning gorges, spend a night under the stars, experience the thrill of a cattle muster and watch the sun set over the Cockburn Ranges.

Stay a while and get some rest for the journey ahead with a few nights at Wydham's own tourist resort, station stay or caravan park.
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Road Conditions
The Gibb River Road can be challenging, with various road surfaces from bitumen to gravel and rough, corrugated sections.
4WD is Recommended: 4WD vehicles are recommended, especially those with high clearance.

Travel Season
The Gibb River Road is typically open for travel between April and October, depending on weather conditions.

Earth Google Wyndham

Earth Google Wyndham


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