BETWIXT RANGE & RIVER

WHAT MAKES A TRACK ICONIC? ITS LOCATION, ITS REMOTENESS OR MAYBE ITS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE? KARUNJIE TRACK THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE COCKBURN RANGE AND PENTECOST RIVER IN THE EAST KIMBERLEY OFFERS ALL THAT AND MORE

WORDS AND PHOTOS KEV SMITH

More than a century ago the Karunjie Track in the far north of Western Australia was used by drovers to move cattle across the Kimberley from the south up to Wyndham for export. My journey here started at the end of the Gibb River Road, where I had spent several days at the beautiful Home Valley Station. Home Valley is situated right on the Pentecost River where big crocs and big barra abound. There are two camping areas on offer, a great bar and grill, as well as tours on country with traditional owners showing off their stunning waterfalls and rock art, with the majestic Cockburn Ranges as a backdrop. I spent several nights at both campgrounds, one situated near the homestead and the other on the Pentecost River near Bindoola…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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