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Outback Destinations

One Way Travel Throughย The Australian Outback

Or “How To Tie Yourself In Knots Without Even Trying”

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“One way travel, what’s that?”, I hear you ask.

Well, we have a strange obsession with not re-tracing our steps. If we take one road to a destination, we’ll move mountains to avoid driving the same road again.

Strange but true. This is fine if travelling between towns for example. But let’s scale this up a bit.

Imagine you’ve travelled East-West across the Nullarbor Plain. A journey of about 2,500km. Now you decide to go to Alice Springs via Adelaide. So you drive West-East back across the Nullarbor Plain. All good so far.

But… once in Alice Springs you think, “There’s so much more to see in Western Australia. We should go back and check it out”.

Normal people (if there’s such a thing) would drive back the way they came. Not us. We really didn’t want to re-trace our route.

So how else can you get into Western Australia if not via the Nullarbor Plain? There are two realistic routes:

  • Up over the top via the Tanami Track and the Kimberleys, or
  • Straight across from Alice Springs into the centre of the Goldfields in Western Australia, via The Great Central Road.

We chose the latter. And what a journey! One of the greatest drives in this country. Mind-blowing scenery and about as remote as it’s possible to get.

See, this is what’s great about “one way travel”. It forces you to go places you’ve never even heard of.

Of course, sometimes it ends badly. Some roads shown on your GPS either don’t exist or are private roads. But it’s not the end of the world – you’ve been somewhere new yet again.

So join us as we use “one way travel” to stumble uponย those unusual placesย . Hopefully we’llย give you a feel for the country too.

ย If you have any questions, pleaseย goย here. We’re happy to help.


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Part 11. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – El Questro Station

Pentecost River, El Questro Station Kimberleys.

Riverside Camping At El Questro Station Last time, we looked around Wyndham, where the 5 rivers meet. Go here if you missed it. Back On … Read more

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Wyndham, Western Australia, Where The Five Rivers Meet

Panoramic views from Five Rivers Lookout. Looking North. Wyndham, Western Australia.

Travelling from Kununurra to Wyndham, youโ€™ll feel like youโ€™ve journeyed to a different world. Wyndham has unique beauty of its own.

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Kununurra – A New Town In An Ancient Land

Spectacular sunset at Kununurra.

Kununurra is an ideal base from which to explore. A friendly town with a relaxed vibeโ€ฆ and incredible sunsets.

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Part 10. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – A Muddy Gibb River Road

Still a long way to go! Muddy Gibb River Road.

First A Muddy Kalumburu Road. Now, A Muddy Gibb River Road! Last time, we had a breather at Drysdale River Station for a few daysโ€ฆ … Read more

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Part 9. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – Drysdale River Station

Red dirt and a thong - very Australian! Drysdale River Station.

Drying Out At Drysdale River Station Last time, we took on the deep clay and mud of a sodden Kalumburu Road. A Hamburger And A … Read more

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Part 8. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – Kalumburu Road In The Mud

Halfway to Drysdale River Station. Kalumburu Road.

Kalumburu Road In The Mud Last time, we explored beautiful King Edward River Campground and surrounds. Go here if you missed it. Refugees From Mitchell … Read more

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Part 7. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – King Edward River

Small waterfall at King Edward River.

King Edward River – Perfect Serenityโ€ฆ If You Survive The Corrugations! Last time, we had a well-earned rest at Mount Barnett camp ground and explored … Read more

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Part 6. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – Mount Barnett & Manning Gorge

Looking downstream, Manning Gorge near Mount Barnett.

Mount Barnett is a great place to break up your drive. Basic camping beside the magnificent Manning River and access to magical Manning Gorge.

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Part 5. Gibb River Road, Kimberleys – Galvans Gorge

Giant boab tree keeps watch over Galvans Gorge.

Gibb River Road is full of unexpected surprises. Galvans Gorge is one of them – delightful swimming hole complete with waterfall & Wandjina Aboriginal art.

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Part 4. Gibb River Road, The Kimberley – Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary

Dimond Gorge, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary.

Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary holds some special surprises. We check out Dimond Gorge and have a welcome swim in the Fitzroy River.

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