Gibb River Road — KimberleyWilderness.

Distance

660 km

Duration

3 days

Climb

3,200 m

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Curated by Rider · Updated Jun 2026

Overview

Gibb River Road — Kimberley Wilderness.

The Gibb River Road is one of the world's great adventure rides — 660km of unsealed red laterite through the Kimberley, Australia's most remote wilderness. Dramatic gorges, Aboriginal rock art, swimming holes, million-acre cattle stations, and the Cockburn Range backdrop. Accessible only May–October (Wet season closes the road completely). A 4WD adventure bike is recommended.

Quick facts

SurfaceMixed

Distance660 km

Days3

Total climb3,200 m

Fuel stops1 along route

DifficultyChallenging

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Day-by-day

3 days, 3 moods.

A suggested split across 3 days with 10 waypoints to discover along the way.

DAY 01

Derby → Lennard River Camp

3 stops

DerbyStart · Start in Derby. Fuel, food, and critical bike check before the Gibb. Carry 20L extra fuel minimum.

Windjana Gorge NPScenic Point · Ancient Devonian reef limestone gorge. Freshwater crocodiles line the banks. Aboriginal Bunuba sacred site.

Lennard River CampOvernight · Overnight at a station campground near Lennard River. Bush camping at its finest.

DAY 02

Bell Gorge → Mount Barnett Station

3 stops

Bell GorgeScenic Point · The Gibb's most famous swimming hole — a series of tiered rock pools and waterfalls in stunning burnt-orange gorge country.

Barnett River GorgePhoto Spot · Less-visited gorge reached via short walk. Often have it to yourself.

Mount Barnett StationOvernight · Overnight at Mount Barnett Station. Real outback hospitality. Fuel available (limited).

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