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Hello to all , Just joined and planning our first trip around west side of Aussie .

Starting from Melb , Through Perth to Derby  then to darwin.

Ive heard so much about the gib river rd . Im towing a caravan with our patrol 4x4.

Any advise weather ok or should we stick to bitumen .  Cheers all. Chris . 



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Welcome to the gang onenut59, enjoy here and out in the playground.

Take it easy over there in the 'wild west' :)

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G'day onenut59, and a welcome from us to the forums.  I assume from your post you have an off road van?

Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit.

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A welcome from me also, onenut59

I have never been on any bush roads, while travelling

Hopefully someone who has been on that road, will come along, and say a few words





-- Edited by Tony Bev on Wednesday 19th of July 2017 10:08:11 PM

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The Gibb River Rd varies from Atrocious, Boggy, Rutty, Bit Rough, Just Graded - Check conditions closer to travel (Road and Weather). Speed and tyre condition are the always important factors that will dictate a pleasant trip or nightmare.

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And it's welcome from us two 2 Onenut59 haven't been there so I can't help

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Possum3 wrote:

The Gibb River Rd varies from Atrocious, Boggy, Rutty, Bit Rough, Just Graded - Check conditions closer to travel (Road and Weather). Speed and tyre condition are the always important factors that will dictate a pleasant trip or nightmare.


 I second that advice. If you decide to  stick to the bitumen, then the Bungle Bungles is well worth a look. When we went there caravans weren't allowed, but 4wd's and camper trailers were.



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Welcome to the forum onenut59, as said by possum3 the Gibb river Road can be shocking as it was last time I drove it with 4X4 only, I personally would not take a caravan that you want to keep up the Gibb river road, that said if it has been graded recently and no bad weather it may be worth considering but you need to check with local council or Police first. This road has the reputation of being the worst road in the country for destroying tyres.

Good luck and enjoy yourself out in the big playground.

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