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The KIMBERLEY - An Adventurer's Guide
Full colour, spiral binding with the latest information and updates.


Now in its 7th edition, the 'The Kimberley - An Adventurer's Guide' by Ron and Viv Moon has long been the best guidebook to the area - whether exploring the region by 4wd, as a fisherman, motorcyclist and even by walkers and canoeists.

All of the information has been extensively revised and is up-to-date with the latest information on track conditions, camping areas, access details, supply points, fuel availability and much more.

The Kimberley is considered by many people to be Australia’s last frontier. From the west coast around historic Broome and its glorious untouched beaches, northwards along the Gibb River Road and its many gorges, to the wilderness marvels of the Mitchell Plateau and eastwards to the man-made lakes of the Ord River, there is a richness and a variety of scenery, habitat and animal life seldom matched elsewhere in Australia.

It is a region for adventure, excitement and exploration. The few tracks that cut across the landscape are little used and large areas have yet to see the footprint of modern man. Nature lovers, fishermen, four wheel drive tourers, and campers will revel in the wide open spaces, the sheer rugged ranges, the magnificent Aboriginal art and the pristine rivers and gem-like waterholes.

This comprehensive guide, now in its seventh edition, encompasses natural and historical information, as well as details on the major areas, Aboriginal communities and all of the towns within the Kimberley.

Comprehensive trek notes and GPS points cover the remote tracks throughout the area, giving access details to camp sites, scenic spots and places to visit. There’s detailed information on fishing spots and the best places to launch a small boat.

An exhaustive list of travel operators, guides and station accommodation, along with important phone numbers, web sites and contacts make this book a must for those going to the Kimberley for the first or thirtieth time.

The authors’ knowledge of four wheel driving, travelling in remote places and their comprehensive expertise within the Kimberley is brought together in this book so that others will be more able to fully enjoy this magnificent region.

Ron & Viv Moon are recognised travel writers specialising in out of the way places and know Australia and the Kimberley intimately. They first visited the far north-west of WA in the early 1970s and have returned many times since. Ron was also the long time editor of 4x4 Australia magazine and now has more of a roving and exciting role as 4x4’s Editor-at-Large. Viv has had a cooking column in 4x4 Australia magazine for over 20 years and has two best selling outdoor cookbooks to her credit.

In all Ron & Viv have contributed to or written 14 guidebooks on Outback Australia, including books for Lonely Planet, Hema Maps and See Australia Guides.

Ron & Viv’s previous guide books include the highly acclaimed, CAPE YORK - An Adventurer’s Guide, The FLINDERS RANGES - An Adventurer’s Guide,  Across the Bight & Nullarbor - An Adventurer's Guide - Port Augusta to Esperance, and Bush Tracks of Victoria.

7th Edition - Soft cover 208 pages, full colour, 38 maps, spiral bound
Weight 460gm
RRP $29.95 plus $4.50 postage and handling within Australia (GST inclusive).
(for 2 to 4 of any of our books $8 P&H)
Overseas orders subtract 10% GST off the book price and check with us for postage details.

Read what just a few purchasers have to say after getting a copy of the Kimberley guidebook:

We arrived back from our Kimberley adventure a few weeks ago and found your book invaluable. The book is so informative which made our travelling itinerary easier. What a wonderful part of Australia to visit. Unfortunately it was not long enough but most certainly wet the appetite for more.
Many thanks for sending us the book. Kathy

We found the book extremely informative and a valuable source of information on our trip from Broome to Darwin. Jason and Jen

Let me thank you for the guidebooks. The Kimberley one in particular really helped our trip which remains probably the best trip/holiday we have ever had. David

Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and info with the rest of us traveller addicts. Last year my wife and I travelled the Kimberley for 10 weeks, using your book as a bible. We found it to be pin point accurate. It was invaluable for many many reasons. Ken

We bought the first edition many years ago when we travelled through the Kimberley's the first time (now buying the 3rd edition). We also read your book when we travelled in the Flinders. These are excellent guides and a great help when travelling. Many thanks Marcel.

.... Last year we used your  publication of The Kimberley to travel that area and it was absolutely invaluable! Just fantastic!! .....Thankyou Sue Judd

Thanks for that. Look forward to receiving the new 7th edition. I think we have your first edition and used it so much it is nearly falling apart. It is a great book and look forward to getting back to the Kimberley next year. Cheers Christine

Read the review by Bonnie Neely - the owner, chief writer, editor for Real Travel Adventures International Magazin, as well as being one of the top reviewers for Amazon.com, a professional writer for over thirty years, a member of American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the International Travel Writers Association:

The Kimberley (Australia) An Adventurer's Guide by Ron and Viv Moon. The authors are intrepid travellers, with several decades of experience in the Australia outback as travel writers, with many guidebooks and twenty years of outdoor cooking columns to their respective credits. This book details every aspect of the great Kimberley, the part of Australia's west coast along the Indian Ocean and inward to the Ord River's man-made lakes, all of which is considered one of the last frontiers in the world. Much of this vast space has never been touched by modern mankind, but with this very comprehensive and beautiful guide, you can tackle this entire area as a camper or four-wheeler or in a sturdy RV. The book has beautiful photos, details including websites and GPS locations, guides and trek leaders to hire, accommodations, and excellent maps. Any traveller to explore this area MUST have this guide. Excellent and indespensible!

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