The Gibb River Road is a classic bucket-list outback drive, cutting 660 kilometres through the remote heart of the Kimberley. Winding past vast cattle stations and striking red-dirt landscapes, this moderate four-wheel-drive route invites you to slow down, pull over often and explore a string of pristine freshwater gorges along the way. Traversing between Broome (Rubibi) and Kununurra (Goonoonoorrang), the broader 10 to 14 day, 1,134-kilometre journey is best tackled in the dry season, when the region's rugged beauty is at its most accessible.
Begin in Broome, where Cable Beach's white sands offer a luxe prelude before heading to Derby for sweeping jetty sunsets and, if time allows, a scenic flight over the Kimberley's dramatic tidal forces. From here, venture inland to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Park to uncover ancient limestone formations, expansive cave systems and nights beneath vast, star-filled skies. Continue deeper into the highlands to Bell Gorge and beyond, where waterfalls, clear waterholes and rich ochre landscapes reward every detour.
Further along, the adventure intensifies with side trips to Drysdale River Station and the Mitchell Plateau, home to lush pockets of rainforest and iconic tiered falls. Rejoin the Gibb to experience station life at Balanggarra Home Valley, then finish strong at El Questro Wilderness Park with its mix of gorges, thermal springs and walks. The journey concludes in Kununurra, where you can celebrate the adventure with local flavours - or take to the skies one last time over the spectacular domes of Purnululu National Park.
Note: This itinerary is intended as a guide to driving from Broome to Kununurra via the Gibb River Road. Any hikes, tours and highlights mentioned are optional, and you may want to add extra nights in certain locations to fit them in. Check current tours and access before booking.
Begin in Broome, where Cable Beach's white sands offer a luxe prelude before heading to Derby for sweeping jetty sunsets and, if time allows, a scenic flight over the Kimberley's dramatic tidal forces. From here, venture inland to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Park to uncover ancient limestone formations, expansive cave systems and nights beneath vast, star-filled skies. Continue deeper into the highlands to Bell Gorge and beyond, where waterfalls, clear waterholes and rich ochre landscapes reward every detour.
Further along, the adventure intensifies with side trips to Drysdale River Station and the Mitchell Plateau, home to lush pockets of rainforest and iconic tiered falls. Rejoin the Gibb to experience station life at Balanggarra Home Valley, then finish strong at El Questro Wilderness Park with its mix of gorges, thermal springs and walks. The journey concludes in Kununurra, where you can celebrate the adventure with local flavours - or take to the skies one last time over the spectacular domes of Purnululu National Park.
Note: This itinerary is intended as a guide to driving from Broome to Kununurra via the Gibb River Road. Any hikes, tours and highlights mentioned are optional, and you may want to add extra nights in certain locations to fit them in. Check current tours and access before booking.