Top 7 TIPS While on Kimberley 4wd Tours.

It is important to always be prepared when travelling around Australia, more importantly the Kimberley region. The area is unique and enchanting but also unforgiving to those who are unprepared. If you are planning your own tours of kimberley 4wd, it is important to know what you need as it can be quite awhile on the road between towns to replenish your supplies. This is a list of essentials you should always have, to prevent getting caught out.

1. Drinking water.

The number one essential item. It has many uses, mainly keeping you hydrated in the harsh heat, but can also be useful for your 4wd.

2. Spare tyres and 4wd recovery tracks

To see the best the Kimberley has to offer, you may need to travel along 4wd tracks that are unsealed and very corrugated. It is always important to have at least one spare tyre in case of a flat or blow out. Recovery tracks can help get you out of trouble if you find yourself in soft ground.

3. First aid kit

To a bump and bruise or something a little more serious, a general first aid kit is advised. Better to have it and not use it, than not have it and need it.

4. Perishable food items.

Any food that does not require being refrigerated is always handy. This can be items such as muesli bars and dry biscuits, tin food is also useful.

5. Appropriate clothing and sun protection

While you are on a4wd tour kimberley region, it is imperative to dress accordingly. As the days are not as warm in winter, you may not feel like sun protection is needed while out and about. Don’t be fooled, skin protection is still a must. Enclosed shoes are always the best choice for exploring as ground conditions can change regularly.

6. Knowledge of your surroundings

It is always handy to have prior awareness of the environment you are about to enter. Do as much research as you can so you can be as prepared as possible. Know which things you need to take and which you can leave behind for the day. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to those who know. This will make your time in the Kimberleymuch more enjoyable.

7. Camera

Having come all this way to the Kimberley, being able to look back on your cherished memories andto share with friends is a must.

The Best Time Of The Year to Visit KUNUNURRA

Whilst Kununurra is an undeniably small and remote outback town, it sure is home to some incredibly creative people, and is nestled in the midst of some of the most breathtaking scenery that Australia has to offer. Kununurra has grown hugely over the years – not just in population, but in the services and opportunities available, and is the ideal hub for anyone visiting the Kimberley region. With a range of comfortable accommodation options, as well as locally owned eateries, and, of course, an abundance of site-seeing and adventure options, Kununurra truly is a great little town.

Due to the harsh climate of the North, things do tend to slow down over the Wet season, which spans from November through to April. Average high temperatures in the Wet season sit in the high thirties, with it not being uncommon for Kununurra to experience strings of days reaching over 40°C. Alongside the heat, there is also heavy rainfall, which largely affects the roads within and around Kununurra, and consequentially the accessibility of tourism destinations. Tourism really slows down during these six months, and so many operators will reduce the services they provide throughout the Wet season. Despite the Wet season being hot, humid and stormy, Kununurra is still incredibly beautiful year round. The Wet season brings incredible tropical storms, with deafening thunder which is often matched by a chorus of frogs. Waterfalls also flow heavily during this time, however, once again, often they are inaccessible as the roads and rivers become unsafe for travel.

On the other hand, the Dry season truly is the most comfortable and vibrant time to stop off in Kununurra. From April through to October, the weather is much more mild (you will most likely actually need a jumper on some evenings!). May, June and July are the coolest months of the year, however temperatures can still reach approximately 30°C around the middle of the day. There is very little rain during this period, meaning that roads will be accessible and safe to use. Kununurra receives most of its visitors in these three months, meaning that the town has a fantastic buzz, and all tour operators are up and running. Accommodation can fill up around this period though, so it’s wise to book well in advance to avoid missing out.

May is a busy and exciting month for Kununurra, with the Ord Valley Muster taking place annually – this is a multi-award winning ten-day festival. The Muster brings over 30 various events into Kununurra, ranging from arts to culinary to music and community events. The Muster culminates in the Aviair HeliSpirit Kimberley Moon Experience, a large scale outdoor concert, which in the past has hosted the likes of Jimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano and Lee Kernaghan. The Ord Valley Muster truly does bring Kununurra to life, and will add even more experiences on your to-do list, so make sure you give yourself a few extra days in Kununurra if you’re choosing to visit around the time of the Muster!

Whilst Kununurra has so much to offer year-round, visiting during the Dry season will allow you to take full advantage of the opportunities the town has to offer. We can’t wait to see you!