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Important Update
In the past I tried to answer every reader question I received, mostly privately. If answers could help others, I also published them here.
Today this website averages over 1500 daily readers, has over 50,000 newsletter subscribers, and the resulting email flood is quite something. I can not keep up with your questions.
So, here is what has changed:
I still want to know what information you are missing. It helps me make the site and guide books better. Don't hesitate to ask for information you'd like to see covered here.
But please understand that I am unable to answer all those questions.
I answer the questions that offer the most help to the most people and publish them either on the website or in a newsletter update. (See the newsletter subscription box at the top.)
I can no longer answer requests for individual assistance or questions that are already answered somewhere on the website or in the guide books. (Read below to see how you can easily find those answers yourself.)
It's been a difficult decision because I am terrible at saying No when someone asks for help, and I do enjoy helping people. But I have to be realistic. I do need to eat and sleep as well.
Thanks for understanding.
How to find existing answers
- Download the free Kimberley pocket guide. Many answers to common questions are covered there.
- Here are questions and answers regarding the Gibb River Road, the Bungles, Broome, Cape Leveque and the Mitchell Falls.
- Previously submitted general Kimberley questions and answers are here.
- And last but not least, you can search this website.
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It is only used to notify you once your question is answered and published and will help you to find it again. (I often move questions to other areas of the site if they fit better there.)
I also sometimes answer a question privately via email, if time allows. I can only do so if I have an email address for you.
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Suggestions for Kimberley-Top End Itinerary
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Travelling the Kimberley with a 10 month old kid
We have been wanting and waiting to do the Kimberley for a couple of years now. Life (pregnancy and first child) just got in the way!
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Kimberley versus Kakadu National Park
Hi Birgit. We've read your brilliant books on Kimberley and the Top End but we need some help with a dilemma.
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Daily budget for 24 day round trip Broome to Broome
I'm trying to decide on a daily budget for fuel/provisions/camping fees on a 24 day round trip Broome to Broome. There will be two of us travelling in …
Air Opus camper on the Gibb River Road...
I have a question at a long stretch - you may have an answer.
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Are the Kimberley roads safe for small cars in January?
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Generator vs. Solar Panels
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Gibb River Road in November
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Taking food containers into WA (quarantine question)
We are coming to the Kimberleys from Townsville in North Queensland and that considering we have to go through the NT/WA border we were wondering about …
Gas for fuel - gas/petrol stops and availability across Kimberley?
Could you please tell me if it is possible to do the Gibb River Road with dual fuel as opposed to diesel? If the answer to this is yes what about Mitchell …
Darwin to Broome via Gibb River Road - which bits are visible for someone with a disability?
Having read a lot on this site and others I'm really keen to do the Darwin to Broome via Gibb River Road trip over two weeks in June. The slight challenge …
Sealing of Wolfe Creek Crater Road
Is the road to the Wolfe Creek Crater suitable for a 2WD hire car? I had heard they were expecting to seal it by the middle of this year. Has this been …
Fuel expenses / kilometers for Kimberley trip
My boyfriend and I are planning a 9-10 day long trip for the Kimberleys in July. We are trying to figure out how much to budget for fuel. Our initial plan …
Fishing licence requirements for the Northern Territory
For fishing in the Kimberly and the Top End, is there a licence required? Or is fishing allowed anywhere? What about fishing in National Parks?
Thank's …
Essentials list for Kimberley trek
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Fishing licence/permits for Kimberley area
Dear Birgit, I have been trying to research the requirements for fishing licences or permits to fish in the Kimberley area (fresh & saltwater), and have …
Can I take a RAV4 on the Gibb River Road and to Cape Leveque?
Is it possible to do the Gibb River Road and the Cape Leveque (in June) with a RAV4 Toyota or do I need exclusively a Land Cruiser?
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Booking a camp site for Kimberley trip
I don't seem to be able to find a phone number for the visitor centre or information as to how you go about booking a camp site.
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Driving from Broome to Darwin in wet season
Me and 2 friends wanted to drive from Broome to Darwin. We only have 2 weeks and we could only leave Broome on the 28th of December as this is the only …
Access to fresh drinking water
Is fresh drinking water routinely available everywhere on the Gibb River Road and the Bungle Bungles ? We have an offroad camper trailer with 180 litres …
Canoe/Kayaking the Kimberley's
Basically, is it worth while carting a canoe/kayak up there to the Kimberleys? I don't care about fresh water crocs. We have paddled all around South Australia, …
Bradshaw Art
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Permits for entering Aboriginal land in the Kimberleys
My husband & I will be travelling to the Kimberleys May to August this year. Where do I get permits & passes for entering Aboriginal land & what do they …
Kimberley Maps
Does the Hema Kimberley Atlas & Guide have the same detail that you describe about the Kimberley Map on page 53 of your guide? I am happy to pay the …
Kimberley in July
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Travelling around the Kimberley
My family and I are thinking of travelling around Western Australia and then going up to the Kimberley and we are wanting to take an off-road caravan around …
Is Wolfe Creek Crater worth it?
We are unsure if we should see Wolfe Creek Crater or not. We have booked a 4WD camper, and are going from Broome to Kununurra via highway, and back …
Driving from Kununurra to Darwin late March 09
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Planning a Darwin to Broome camping trip
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Crocodile danger prevention
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Is October too late for the Kimberleys?
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Travelling the Kimberley with dogs
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Northern Territory/Western Australia border restricted goods
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Perth to Darwin in 21 days?
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Permits for the Kimberleys
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Monitor lizards (Goannas) in the Kimberley Region?
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Nissan Pathfinder for Kimberleys Camping Trip
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Insect problems in the Kimberleys
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Camping at Lake Argyle
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4WD or 2WD for Tanami Road and Kimberley?
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Water in Lake Argyle
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Travelling with children to Broome/Kimberley
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Kimberley Without 4WD Experience. Are We Mad?
My daughter and I plan to hire a 4WD from Broome next September and drive across to Purnululu via Windjana and possibly Geike Gorges, then to camp at Purnululu …
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