Sep 29, 2009 - Day 70 – Fitzroy Crossing to Derby- Made it to the west coast

Today we pulled into Derby and went to the only caravan park that was listed as having a pool. ... Can you tell I’m a little miffed by this? Derby is like a lot of towns, a shadow of its former self. ... Derby - not worth a 2 week holiday on its own. ...

Aug 18, 2009 - Mitchell Falls to Derby

Monday 10th August Gary: We were up early to enjoy the hour long walk to the Mitchell Falls prior to the day warming up too much, all very impressive even at this time of year when the water levels are quite low. We decided we’d now had enough of heat, dust and generally being in state of constant filth so the relative civilisation of Derby beckoned – showers, washing machines, tarmac, beer & supermarkets. ... Gary: After two wonderful weeks we finished our trip along the Gibb River Road and headed into sleepy Derby. ... It was high time for a restaurant meal and a beer or two.Monday 10th August Gary: We were up early to enjoy the hour long walk to the Mitchell Falls prior to the day warming up too much, all very impressive even at this time of year when the water levels are quite low. We decided we’d now had enough of heat, dust and generally being in state of constant filth so the relative civilisation of Derby beckoned – showers, washing machines, tarmac, beer & supermarkets. ... Gary: After two wonderful weeks we finished our trip along the Gibb River Road and headed into sleepy Derby. ... It was high time for a restaurant meal and a beer or two....

Jul 12, 2009 - Sunday July 12th

There are some very active "nocturnals" up this way.you wind 'em up and they just keep goin' Back to the park for a quick lunch before heading out for another attempt at beating the Derby golf course. ... so now he lives in Derby. ... Corporate golf.There are some very active "nocturnals" up this way.you wind 'em up and they just keep goin' Back to the park for a quick lunch before heading out for another attempt at beating the Derby golf course. ... so now he lives in Derby. ... Corporate golf....

Jul 11, 2009 - Sat, 11th July

No rush to be anywhere today, so taking it easy.No rush to be anywhere today, so taking it easy....

Jul 10, 2009 - Friday 10th July

We did hear in Derby today that Broome is "FULL" so if any of those people were heading that way without a booking they were in trouble. ... 30 with Derby in our sights. ... Another hour and we arrived in Derby looking for a caravan park. ...

Jun 8, 2009 - Geikie Gorge on the Fitzroy River and Derby wharf

After the great cruise, we then hopped into the car and left for Derby. ... Along the way to Derby, we came across a guy who had a flat tyre, and needed help, so we stopped and lent him our spare. ... We eventually found it! Our wheel was intact and still in near perfect condition ready to go back on our car! What dramas you might be thinking! Yes, as it turned out, our wheel was a little larger than his, but he thought it would still be okay and tighten it as best he could, but not enough, obviously! He had apparently come across the Tanami Desert and wrecked two of his spares and was hoping that he could last to Derby, but didn't make it when his tyre blew, approx 50 kms out of Fitzroy Crossing. ... Another passer-by stopped and decided to help him back to Fitzroy Crossing, as we were not going to be able to assist any longer - phew! Today was another day where we travelled all day with no towns except the one that we left from, until we came across the town we were going to stay at -> Derby. ... Fortunately we have our lovely 'bushman' fridge, full of lovely cold drinks and food, so we are self sufficient, but I do wonder about those who do have the unlikely event of breaking down! We eventually reached Derby before sunset, and settled into accommodation. ...

May 31, 2009 - Derby

Mainly blue sky, hot, 34o The sun seemed to rise earlier today as it was daylight by 6:00am. Back to Derby we passed so many vehicles heading in the Kimberley’s. ... It was as busy, if not busier than some highways we have travelled on this holiday.Mainly blue sky, hot, 34o The sun seemed to rise earlier today as it was daylight by 6:00am. Back to Derby we passed so many vehicles heading in the Kimberley’s. ... It was as busy, if not busier than some highways we have travelled on this holiday....

May 30, 2009 - Broome to Derby

Although Broome had boab trees everywhere including in the resorts, they were not natural as they had been transported down from the Derby region. ... The boab trees started with just one here and there, but by the time we arrived in Derby, they are everywhere you look. ... The main street of Derby, Loch Street has a large lawn area dividing the up and down traffic with boab trees planted along its length. ... A sign indicated Boab Prison Tree about 10 km’s out of Derby, but it was red dirt and I wasn’t too keen, however, I took a chance as I treasure my caravan and fortunately it was only about 200 metres around the bend. ... As we entered Derby, there was not a lot of traffic around, I guess being a Saturday about lunchtime, so straight to the Information Centre where we were assisted with local attractions. ...

May 27, 2008 - Derby

We arrived in Derby just after lunch and set up for the night. ... It is about three little English girls and by the end of it the girls had re-named themselves Pauline, Petrova and Posy and were speaking with plums in their mouths – very interesting when you are walking around the supermarket in Derby! Although tidier, Derby is much the same as it was 10 years ago. ... We spent some time at the pool, as it was warm and the girls wanted to have a bit of a cool off.We arrived in Derby just after lunch and set up for the night. ... It is about three little English girls and by the end of it the girls had re-named themselves Pauline, Petrova and Posy and were speaking with plums in their mouths – very interesting when you are walking around the supermarket in Derby! Although tidier, Derby is much the same as it was 10 years ago. ... We spent some time at the pool, as it was warm and the girls wanted to have a bit of a cool off....

Sep 27, 2007 - Sandfire to Willare Bridge Roadhouse and Derby

Sandfire Roadhouse To Willare Bridge Roadhouse Our journey to Willare Bridge Roadhouse was quite uneventful except we misjudged our fuel usage!! We had been getting around 320 km's to the tank and the next fuelling station was Roebuck Bay Roadhouse, 295 km's away, so we thought we would make it with fuel to spare. This campsite is quite a good one and being only 42 km's from Derby we decided to go and have a look. ... We did not see the famous rising tides, which Derby is renowned for, but we found it a pleasant country town with character. ... Back at the campsite we were pleasantly greeted with a mob of kangaroos coming out in the evening to chew on the owners freshly laid lawn.Sandfire Roadhouse To Willare Bridge Roadhouse Our journey to Willare Bridge Roadhouse was quite uneventful except we misjudged our fuel usage!! We had been getting around 320 km's to the tank and the next fuelling station was Roebuck Bay Roadhouse, 295 km's away, so we thought we would make it with fuel to spare. This campsite is quite a good one and being only 42 km's from Derby we decided to go and have a look. ... We did not see the famous rising tides, which Derby is renowned for, but we found it a pleasant country town with character. ... Back at the campsite we were pleasantly greeted with a mob of kangaroos coming out in the evening to chew on the owners freshly laid lawn....

Sep 26, 2007 - Karratha to Sandfire Roadhouse

Karratha to Sandfire Roadhouse Our journey to Sandfire was a great relaxing journey.Karratha to Sandfire Roadhouse Our journey to Sandfire was a great relaxing journey....

Apr 2, 2007 - Broome to Derby Western Australia 27 March to 1 April 2007.

This route according, to the guide books, was constructed to transport cattle from the stations to the port of Derby and travels through some spectacular vegetated creeks, gorges and waterholes. ... We arrived in Derby and found a nice quiet site at West Kimberly Lodge, on the outskirts of the town but close to a supermarket. ... After lunch it cleared up, well stopped raining so we unhooked everything and went into Derby looking for the tourist office. ... Derby was the first town to be settled in the Kimberly, it was first discovered by Englishman William Dampier in 1688 but it was not settled until after 1879 when the pastoral industry was established and many stations were developed. ... It is also a good place to view the tides from, Derby has Australia's highest tidal range, with the variations being as much as 11 metres; they are also the second highest in the southern hemisphere. ...