Station Access Roads
For information regarding access roads to stations, it is recommended that stations are contacted directly (this does not invalidate any conditions / closures in force above).
GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY / DERBY HIGHWAY AND THE GIBB RIVER ROAD, These are MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA (MRWA) controlled roads, updated road condition reports are available from the MRWA web site: https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Pages/Alerts.aspx or telephone 138 138 or during office hours 08 9158 4333 – ENSURE TO CHECK ON THE MRWA ROAD CONDITION REPORT BEFORE ANY CONSIDERATION OF TRAVELLING ON THESE ROADS.
KALUMBURU – MITCHELL PLATEAU – DRYSDALE RIVER ACCESS ROADS – These roads are located within the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY. Contact details during office hours Telephone 08 9168 4100, email – mail@swek.wa.gov.au
DEPARTMENT OF BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION AND ATTRACTIONS ACCESS ROADS/NATIONAL PARKS/CAMPING CONDITIONS FOR SILENT GROVE / BELL GORGE, LENNARD GORGE, MT HART, WINDJANA GORGE / TUNNEL CREEK: CONTACT BROOME OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 08 9195 5500 OR https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au/
Travelling on a closed road
Travelling on a closed road is an offence under the Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Law 2003 section:
2.19 No driving on a closed thoroughfare
(1) A person shall not drive or take a vehicle on a closed thoroughfare unless –
a. That it is in accordance with any limits or exceptions specified in the order
made under section 3.50 of the Local Government Act 1995; or
b. The person has first obtained a permit.
(2) In this clause –
"Closed thoroughfare" means a thoroughfare wholly or partially closed under section 3.50 or 3.50A of the Local Government Act 1995
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley recommends a maximum safe speed at any time of 80km/hr and drivers should travel in accordance with the road condition at all times. In addition, all safety requirements and adequate water supplies should be carried in the vehicle in case of break down, bogging or delays.
This advice will be further updated as and when conditions change. Further information is available during office hours by telephoning 9191 0999.
Wayne Neate
Director of Technical and Development Services
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