If you are interested in reading up about the history of the kimberley region. Owned by the indigenous land corporation since 2006, the stations lush and grassy campingcaravan park, complete with splendid settingsun views of the magnificent cockburn ranges, looks almost too good to be true and. The book station is a familyowned secondhand book exchange and cafe. Ellenbrae also invites day visitors to come up our short 5km driveway to stretch your legs in our gardens and view our rustic kimberley homestead whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and our delicious gibb river road famous scones. Windjana national park to bell gorge 3km 82miles day 5. Mary ellen chase has 41 books on goodreads with 850 ratings. Head towards derby, taking time to explore this historical town with its. Halfway between the kalumbaru road junction and home valley, ellenbrae station makes for a convenient place to stop. Our original plan had been to go to drysdale station and mitchell falls however travellers along the way have advised that the road into mitchell falls is very bad and there is not much water over the falls it is little reward for a lot of effort. Our stockman cabins here at ellenbrae station are clean and comfortable but are a basic design. Prone to flooding in wet season so make sure you check road conditions and road is open.
Ellenbrae station is roughly 230 km from kununurra and 70 km from the gibb river. Billiluna station is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in western australia it is located approximately 70 kilometres 43 mi north of balgo and 150 km 93 mi south of halls creek in the kimberley region of western australia. Ellenbrae station 485km to derby, 229km to kununurra, 5km from the grr. Ellenbrae station on gibb river road in the kimberleys in western. Camping is permitted in designated areas, and some services are available at properties scattered across the cape. Jan 31, 2015 our location profile this month is ellenbrae station, our third rest stop in this amazing journey. Gibb river crossing, plain creek, miners pool, mitchell falls, carson river all feature between turnoff and kalumburu. With an early start, our final dash across the gibb river road sees us pull into ellenbrae station for some of the countrys finest scones for a morning tea break and a station talk. This afternoon join the chamberlain gorge cruise, your local guide will point out aboriginal art, flora and fauna. Whether you choose to stop here and sample the famous scones, or stay overnight, ellenbrae has a well deserved reputation for its welcoming bush hospitality. In the early 1980s ellenbrae captured the imagination of two young brothers from queensland. Ellenbrae to mt barnett leaving ellenbrae, the next gorge we intend to visit is manning gorge. A pictorial history of the barnard castle to tebay and penrith lines walton, peter on.
Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. Home valley station poweredunpowered station campground, unpowered river campground and a range of accommodation options. Station tents are fully equipped with a cosy bed, power, towels, outdoor dining setting and fans. From 1948, an air beef scheme operated between glenroy station and wyndham. This afternoon we make our way out to the cockburn range for sunset drinks and nibbles. Fishing and swimming are popular pastimes here, as is relaxing in the pure serenity of the place at. Sep 15, 2016 the gibb river road is the perfect opportunity to explore this region, a mostly offthegrid outback road trip encompassing dusty red roads and crazybeautiful landscapes, with stopoffs at lush gorges, stunning swimming holes and even waterfalls.
Ellenbrae station manager logan walker and his fiancee larissa white were shocked by the ancient trees downfall. Stay here for a swim and relax or walk further, exploring more pools and rock escarpments. Kimberley darwin broome gibb river road 8 day tours. Dec 29, 2011 home valley to ellenbrae one good reason to cross the pentecost is to visit home valley station, just 9km further west. Melangata station is my partner and i latest project. Now everyone is driving cars and weve lost that social interaction, this book is not just for sociologists. The ultimate 14day gibb river road guide hema maps.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page. The book station, caringbah, new south wales, australia. Redirect this redirect does not require a rating on the projects quality scale. As you tour around the station grounds our guide tells us the history as a working cattle station, before heading out on the iconic gibb river road, and down to the local bindoola falls, for a dip in the refreshing waterhole. It is built of stone, has a large hot water tank that is easily heated by burning wood, a barbque pit, sinks, showers, toilets and a table. Driving the gibb river road at the end of the season. The history of new south wales and australia once seemed interchangeable. Here we stop for the famous homemade scones with jam and cream. It is approximately 230km from kununnarra on the gib.
Ellenbrae station is primarily a cattle station, however, in recent years we have been adding to our facilities to make sure we can also be a welcome destination for those travelling along the gibb river road. Apr 07, 2020 ellenbrae station 485km to derby, 229km to kununurra, 5km from the grr. May 08, 2016 ellenbrae station manager logan walker and his fiancee larissa white were shocked by the ancient trees downfall. Coordinates ellenbrae, also commonly referred to as ellenbrae station, is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in western australia. Best kimberley tours, kimberley tours broome to darwin. Ellenbrae station gibb river road in western australia from darwin to broome australia. Its more than worth the time and effort it takes to get there, but preparation is essential. Going rental on the gibb river road see something new. Drysdale river station to ellenbrae station homestead 6km 85miles day 10. Luxury kimberley resort to rebuild after fire in time for.
Do a trip with a difference you dont have to be in a car to experience the gibb. Then at 588km youll reach home valley station ask about visiting bradleys billabong, bindoola falls, gemmas waterhole or popes pool. Ellenbraes driveway is only 5km long so it is well worth the trip in to stop off and stretch your legs, play with our homestead cattle or just to marvel at the gardens and surrounds ellenbrae station covers 1 million acres in the kimberley, western australia. The gibb river road is the perfect opportunity to explore this region, a mostly offthegrid outback road trip encompassing dusty red roads and crazybeautiful landscapes, with stopoffs at lush gorges, stunning swimming holes and even waterfalls. The durack river runs through a portion of the property. About us contact us history of hema maps work for us. Its a six hour drive to ellenbrae station which offers visitors the chance. More to explore along the gibb australias north west. It is approximately 230km from kununnarra on the gib river road. Back to the vehicle we journey to ellenbrae station. At 480km is the turnoff to ellenbrae station just 5km off the gibb.
Mitchell falls 85km from turn off, kalumburu 267km, and mitchell plateau 162km. Find show info, videos, and exclusive content on history. It is a pastoral lease in the yalgoo region in western australia that happens to have an historic homestead designed by monsignor john hawes, who was a catholic priest architect, that was based in the midwest region for many years and was responsible for many beautiful churches and buildings through out the region. Marion became known for her book children in the sun, where she. The black cockatoo general campground is central to all facilities.
The common area is the old camp for the stations ringers thus the name. Ellenbrae station is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Camping station tents, riverside campsites, powered. All products apps and digital maps books and atlases gps navigation travel. Head out early if you want to beat the crowds at what many say is the most spectacular gorge youll find in the kimberley region.
It lies on land that was traditionally occupied by. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. Gibb river road 4wd hire offroad 4x4 rental bush camper. Accompanied by expert guides and with options from 4 days to 3. This morning we say goodbye to the far north kimberley and return to the gibb river road en route to home valley station. Chaos in a tin can is a family of 6 adventuring our way around australia, the good, the bad and the amusing. Ellenbrae is the perfect oasis with friendly hospitality to give you a well deserved break from the gibb river road.
Ellenbrae station covers 1 million acres in the kimberly, western australia. The station series by trish marie dawson goodreads. Range lookout and ellenbrae station before arriving at the righthand turnoff to. As we continue eastward we visit ellenbrae station for lunch and a swim in a pristine waterhole. Chaos in a tin can is a family of 6 adventuring our way around australia, the good, the bad.
Set off early and make your way to ellenbrae station homestead, your next accommodation pit stop. The backpackers guide to australias gibb river road. King river rd 08 9161 1029 au ellenbrae station leaving the gibb river rd, it is 4. The station managers, marcia and brian, are open and friendly, ready for a cup of tea or glass of lemonade. Itll be another big day in the saddle with 143 kilometres of butt jarring kimberley superhighway to get us there, but the grinds always worthwhile when youre in the east kimberley the real kimberley. Predominantly a cattle station, it has become a popular stop over for tourists during the dry season. The book is a collection of material written by people who involved in the. Another working cattle station that welcomes visitors, offering camping and basic bungalows. Sep 01, 2006 the history of new south wales and australia once seemed interchangeable. Our location profile this month is ellenbrae station, our third rest stop in this amazing journey. Derby to windjana national park 152km 94miles day 4. They moved and spent 17 years turning the run down property into an environmental showcase. Billiluna station is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in western australia it is located approximately 70 kilometres 43 mi north of balgo and 150 km 93 mi south of halls creek in the kimberley region of western australia the name of the station is taken from a pool in sturt creek found and mentioned by alfred canning when he mapped out the canning stock.
Seriously, in the middle of the gibb river road, you can get hot scones with jam and cream amongst an amazing garden. The ultimate guide to the kimberley 4wding australia. Better known as the gibb, this 660km stretch of red dirt road will take you by stunning waterfalls, majestic sandstone domes and a. Your guide to driving the gibb river road the chart. Jan 25, 2020 i left ellenbrae at 6am and was heading east on a poor section of road with a flinty surface and bad corrugations. Ellenbrae s driveway is only 5km long so it is well worth the trip in to stop off and stretch your legs, play with our homestead cattle or just to marvel at the gardens and surrounds ellenbrae station covers 1 million acres in the kimberley, western australia. Ellenbrae station on gibb river road in the kimberleys in.
It was the worst part of the gibb river road to date, competing with mt elizabeth station for the award of the most shitty part on the gibb river road although the kalumburu road by all accounts is as bad as it ever was. We had 35 mm of rain the night before last and woke up and saw a small crack in it. Ellenbrae ellenbrae, also commonly referred to as ellenbrae station, is a pastoral. It is approximately 230km from kununurra on the gibb river road. If you plan to stay in one of those places, book ahead. After our lunch and swim we head for our days final destination. About the gibb river road and things to do from darwin to broome in australia. It is situated about 125 kilometres 78 mi south of wyndham and 260 kilometres 162 mi north of halls creek not far off the gibb river road. Ancient boab tree in western australia falls after heavy rains. At drysdale river station, you have the option to stay in the spaceship overnight, camp out in a tent or book into one of their comfortable cabins. But since at least the 1850s new south wales has had a unique history, partly growing out of its origins as a convict colony at port jackson, and largely shaped by natural resources that produce a wealth and a home for an ever increasing population. This one can be exciting at the beginning of the season. Used in many brochures, books and magazine articles, this crossing has become a bit of a gibb river icon. W hen it comes to legendary australian road trips, none are as raw and exhilarating as the gibb river road through the wild heart of the kimberley region.
Good detailed book on the social history of railway stations. Ellenbrae station the gibb river road mountain bike. Oct 14, 2006 the common area is the old camp for the station s ringers thus the name. In the late 1800s, it was a regular little city at the station.
Itll be another big day in the saddle with 143 kilometres of butt jarring kimberley superhighway to get us there, but the grinds always worthwhile when youre in the east kimberley the real kimberley we have enjoyed exclusive use of this glorious patch of east kimberley. Drysdale river station is 60 km from the turnoff and is the next place to get diesel or unleaded. Gibb river road accommodation kimberley australia travel guide. At the 410km mark is the crossroad to another great trek to kalumburu. Scones are what most people think of when they hear of ellenbrae station. Ellenbrae station, the only cyclist we came across on the whole grr.