Mt Hart Wilderness Lodge, Gibb River Road Accommodation, Kimberley, Western Australia: Getting To Mt Hart

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By car Mt Hart is Located in the heart of the King Leopold Range Conservation Park, 50km along a 4WD road, off the Gibb River Road, in the West Kimberley.

Mt Hart is approximately:

* 1 hr 15 mins drive from Lennard Gorge
* 2 - 2.5 hour drive from Bell Gorge
* 3 & 1/2 hour drive from Fitzroy Crossing
* 3 and 1/2 hour drive from Mt Elizabeth
* 8 hour direct drive to Kununnurra
* 8 & 1/2 hour direct to Mitchell Platue or Kulumburu
* 3.5 hours ex Derby
* 6 hours ex Broome
* 3 hours ex Charnley River Station
* 3 hours ex Mornington
* 6 hours ex Drysdale Station
* 2 hours ex tunnel Creek
* 1.5 hours ex Wandjina Gorge
* 1 hr 20 mins ex Imintji Roadhouse
* 5 hours ex Mt Barnett Roadhouse

The Mt Hart access Road or 'driveway' is 50km long from the Gibb River Road turn-off, and will take approximately 40-60 minutes to drive (time depends on the condition of the road). The road was recently upgraded in June 2008. There are 36 creek crossings along the Mt Hart access road, so we recommend guests arrive at the Mt Hart turn-off no later than 4:30pm to avoid driving in the dark. We recommend accommodated guests call us on the satellite phone located at the Mt Hart Turn-off, so we know your estimated time of arrival. The road is suitable for Four-wheel drive vehicles only (no caravans).

Please note: Unleaded petrol is ONLY available at Mt Barnett, and diesel fuel is available at both Imintji and Mt Barnett road house. There is no fuel or diesel available at Mt Hart for sale.

Click here for Current road conditions in the Kimberley.

Click Here for Gibb River Road Maps

Driving??? We recommend...
*Outlets at both Broome and Kununurra Airports

*24 Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance

*Safe and Dependable 4WD vehicles

*Great range of accessories with every 4WD

By air we are:

1.25 hours ex Broome
45 minutes ex Derby
45 minutes ex Fitzroy Crossing
1.5 hours ex Kununurra

Extensively upgraded in early 2005,  the airstrip is a formed, white gravel surface, very well maintained and marked with cones. The airstrip is 'all-weather', and located 50 metres from the Lodge.

Length              1200m

Direction          03-21

Altitude           642'

Co-ordinates   16.49 South, 124.54 East.

VHF                    126.7

Wind-sock on North-Western side of strip. Park in large parking bay on Eastern side of strip. Fuel available by prior arrangement. Prominant landmark Mount Matthew 1800ft, 5km to the North.

A Safari Jeep, capable of carrying up to 12 passengers, is available for Fly-in guests to drive up to the various gorges and 'Sunset Hill'.

(Private Pilots note: Featured in AOPA magazine, October 2002).

Click here for links to commercial air charter services.