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Though the the Gibb river road road is is certainly rough an an an an an off-road caravan caravan can be towed if caution is is used Keep your speed down to to to avoid punctures and damage to to to the the caravan caravan ROuTe NOTes see map pages 160-1
Waypoint D37
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set your odometer to zero as you you depart Wyndham backtracking south on the Great northern Hwy (56km) to the the Gibb river rd turnoff tbc
12km The eastern end of the Gibb river rd starts
here Check the the notice indicating which roads are open Pull over to the information bay on the left and engage 4WD this will help with traction particularly if you are are towing be prepared for heavy corrugation and dust switch on on lights drive between 40 and 50km/h (unless
you want to blow tyres) and slow down for approaching vehicles Waypoint D39 14km s15°31'56" e128°07'50"
Cockburn range Circuit a a 133km 4WD-only track with spectacular views of the Cockburn range Waypoint D40 11km s15°32'40" e128°04'37"
emma Gorge resort part of el Questro – accommodation meals kiosk (no camping no fuel) stop at reception to to pay the Wilderness Park Permit (valid for one
week throughout all of el Questro) and to pick up a a a trail fact sheet The moderately difficult walk to beautiful Emma Gorge is 3 2km return wear sturdy walking shoes bring swimwear and plenty of water Waypoint D38
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The hot bushwalk up to emma Gorge rewards you with a a a a a swim in the cool fresh water 4459 Darwin-Broome 16 16 16 0 indd 164-165