Two very different paths from Broome
From Broome 4x4 pickup information, Broome → Derby is a way to start investigating the western end of the Kimberley; the Gibb River Road continues towards the Kununurra side of the region. Treat the Gibb as a separate remote-road proposal, not the default road that every 4WD hire may use. Before booking, give Wicked the full road name and intended side roads and obtain confirmation for the vehicle and dates.
If the Gibb is closed, unsuitable or not permitted, start again with a highway-based plan and check its own stops and conditions. A sealed-road alternative is a planning direction, not a guarantee that particular attractions or camps are open. Contact the Broome, Derby or Kununurra visitor centres for the current picture, as suggested in Australia’s North West: Gibb planning.
Further reading: WA road travel map
Plan the remote section as its own budget of time
- Identify your planned fuel and water stops and confirm opening or operating arrangements directly.
- Select an overnight place before a remote leg, then check booking rules and any seasonal closure.
- Separate the road authority’s access advice from Wicked’s rental permission; both need to suit the proposed trip.
Identify the roads, not only the region
List the destinations and the exact roads you hope to use from Broome. Match them to the days available and leave time for rest and a change of plan.
Ask Wicked whether those roads are permitted by the vehicle agreement. Consult the road and park authorities for current access and conditions. An open road is not automatically allowed by a rental agreement.
Use road names, not just the destination
A Kimberley plan can include very different distances and surfaces. Mark the particular roads you want to take and the service points between overnight stops; then ask Wicked which are permitted under the vehicle’s agreement.
Before departure, check current road and park information and retain a shorter alternative. The image is an example of a 4WD camping setup, not evidence that a particular Kimberley track or campsite is permitted.
Make a workable backup
Choose an alternative route with its own confirmed permissions and supply plan. Verify the fuel, services and places to stay that you expect to rely on.
Write down a second set of stops and the roads that connect them. Check those roads with the operator and relevant authorities too. A backup that depends on the same closed section or an unverified service may not solve the problem.
Think about where the group can rest, obtain fuel and contact someone along each option. Check directly whether services and camping arrangements are operating for the dates planned, and review them again before leaving.
- Map proposed roads and stops.
- Ask Wicked about the route.
- Check official road and park information.
- Verify supplies and leave time for changes.
Allow the group to change its mind
Discuss the driving experience and comfort of everyone taking part before committing to long days. Leave some time unallocated so a change in conditions or a slower pace does not force an unsafe decision.
A rental agreement and a road report answer different questions: ask Wicked whether the route is permitted, and consult the responsible road or park authority for the current condition and access. Both checks are needed for the specific roads planned.
Recheck before departure
Review current weather and road reports, prepare supplies and communication appropriate to the route, and share your plan with a trusted contact.
Does 4WD hire permit every Kimberley track?
No. Confirm each intended road with Wicked and check the relevant authorities.
Before booking, check your specific route and the current vehicle rental agreement. Search and booking continue with Wicked Campers Australia.