Thursday, September 2, 2010

Gibb River Road & El Questro Trip

Sparing no expense...Here we have Lee Attenborough's commentary on the Gibb River/Pentecost River area. Enjoy...

Looking Northeast will bring more of the Cockburn Ranges into view. Awesome...in the wet this would be impassable....







This is the classic Gibb River & Cockburn Ranges shot. Looking East after crossing the river this is what one will see. Very imposing range with beautiful colours. Well worth the trip out here!!





We arrived and sent out the camera crew into the crocodile infested waters to record the momentous occassion - she was very brave...

As we approached the Pentecost River some of the Cockburn Ranges came into view. Beautiful colours but very inhospitable country. Wouldn't like to be stranded here at any time...36 degrees today.....




On the way to Pentecost River we went into El Questro (or El Chequebook as Gary calls it). Part of El Questro is Zebedee Springs - a nice place to stop for a refreshing dip in the lukewarm waters??




Here we are at the beginning of the notorious Gibb River Rd. It is notable for blowing tyres and axle damage depending on the time of travel and how recently a grader has been through. We planned to do the first 50 or so km to the Pentecost River where we heard there is a magnificent view East towards the Cockburn Ranges....see how we go...


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