Katherine To Broome Road Trip The Great Northern Highway Itinerary
March 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Holiday Itinerary
Katherine to Broome is a spectacular road trip, everywhere is very unique and exciting. the Great Northern Highway is a very easy drive for everyone as it is sealed and well maintained.
Katherine is famous for its beautiful Katherine Gorge and river in Nitimilik National Park. A cruise down Katherine is a must do, the enormous red walls tower above and you will learn the aboriginal history and geology of the area which is fascinating.
Next stop is Kununurra
Visit Hidden Valley National Park, view the spectacular rugged ranges and the abundance of birds and wildlife. Visit the Kellys Knob lookout and view the town from above and see the very green irrigated farming area of Kununurra.
Also visit Ivanhoe Crossing that was featured in the movie ’Australia’. From Kununurra you can take chartered flights over The Bungle Bungles, Lake Argyle and the Argyle Diamond Mine.
Lake Argyle is definitely worth a visit, either travel from Kununurra or stay near Lake Argyle, drive over the huge dam wall that divides Lake Argyle and the Ord River. The sunset cruise on Lake Argyle is highly recommended.
Wyndham is not far from Kununurra and also worth driving to, there is a lookout where you can see 5 rivers join and there is a ‘Big Crocodile’.
Next stop is Halls Creek, drive along the Great Northern Highway through Turkey Creek to Halls Creek. Purnululu National Park is just after Turkey Creek, access is only by 4WD vehicles, a spectacular sight if you have a 4WD otherwise take a 4WD tour or a flight over. From Halls Creek you can drive to Wolfe Creek Crater, made famous by one scary movie ‘Wolfe Creek’.
Halls Creek to Fitzroy Crossing 292 kms
From Fitzroy Crossing you can drive to Geikie Gorge and cruise the magnificent river with towering walls, abundant wildlife and learn of the rivers history. Also drive to Tunnel Creek and wade through knee deep water in darkness with a torch to show the way.
Fitzroy Crossing to Derby 265 kms
Derby has the oldest Boab prison tree which you can visit, go to the circular jetty and watch th3 10 metre tides rush in or out (normal tides are about 1-2 metres).
Derby to Broome 225 kms
Broome is famous for the beautiful Cable Beach and the camel train, the sunsets are great and many people gather to watch. Broome is very famous for pearls with pearl shops everywhere.
The Great Northern Highway is a great road trip travelling from Katherine to Broome and visiting many spectacular and special destinations well worth visiting if you get the opportunity. Click on map below to enlarge.
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This part of our trip was really awesome! Both, my girlfriend and I loved Broome! It’s such a cool little town. I would also recommend going just north of Broome to Cape Levec for some amazing scenery. But be aware you will need a 4WD. Yes, we actually went with a 2WD camper van. We managed, just about though. Kathrine is also a great place to be. The main camp ground close to the Gorge has a great pool which is nice to have in order to cool off. Otherwise it’s just the visitors center or drive into Kathrine.