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Drysdale River Station Homestead

Campground

Contact

Gibb River-Kalumburu Rd, Drysdale River, Western Australia.

drysdale@drysdaleriver.com.au

drysdaleriver.com.au

Description

We are not a hotel, not a motel, not a farm stay, not a bed and breakfast, not a roadhouse, but we ARE an Australian outback mixture of all these things. While we are a general service center, even more important to your fun & comfort is our Beer Garden, "Kimberley North". Offering shaded tables, cold beer, good food and on cold nights a log fire all combine to ensure it is the hub of the North Kimberley. In general terms, we are open for business during Australia's northern 'dry' season. The road to us is impassable and therefore officially closed during the summer 'wet' season; sorry but we do not open until the road is legally gazetted as open, by SWEK. Please check with SWEK on (08) 9168 4100. The following guide may assist in your planning, but please contact us for confirmation. Camping - check in, 8am to 8pm, April to November* Fuel & small shop - 8am to 5pm, April to November* Room Accommodation - 1st May to 30th September* All meals - 1st May to 30th September* Beer Garden and Bar- 1st May to 30th September* Scenic Flights - Normally 1st May to the end of August**These are our intended trading dates, each year - road and/or weather status can alter them at times, with little notice. This site can be reach by 4WD vehicles. No advance bookings taken (we have plenty of camp space). Campground; at the Homestead. Payment for camp area can be made at the shop 8 am to 5 pm daily and at the Homestead bar / reception during the evening hours of 5 pm to 8.30 pm daily. Check in and registration is essential, prior to setting up camp. The Homestead Camping Area offers hot showers and toilets in a great ablution block. There is also a coin operated laundry and plenty of clothes lines. We do have a small number of powered sites available on a first in, first served basis; no advance bookings are taken. The general camping area is large and provides plenty of space. Its an