Kununurra, Ivanhoe Crossing, Kimberleys Western Australia + To Broome

Kununurra, Ivanhoe Crossing, Kimberleys Western Australia + To Broome
The Feel Good Family Road Trip Travel Australia Ep 111
Big Lap around Australia Series Week 37
Lap Year 14, 383 Kms Travelled 17 Oct 2021
0:00. Welcome to The Feel Good Family Road Trip Big Lap around Australia Series
1:11 Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park
3:00 Kununurra WA and exploring East Kimberly Region
10:33 Ivanhoe Crossing, Kununurra - Western Australia
13:01 Goodbye Kununurra, Kimberleys Western Australia
21:30 Stopping at Larrawa Station, Western Australia
28:30 Hello road to Broome, Broome, Broome, Western Australia
35:22 Join the Feel Good Family Community www.thefeelgoodfamily.com.au
36:11 Bloopers & BTS
This week we travel over 1000km through the spectacular Kimberleys, to Broome in the beautiful north west.
But first, we spend a fantastic few days camping lakeside in Kununurra, Western Australia and get out on the water for a canoeing adventure. Plus we tick off another lap of Oz bucket list item, driving the infamous Ivanhoe Crossing, one of the country’s most iconic river causeways.
We overnight at Larrawa Station, half way between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, and raise questions about our safety when traveling through these remote Outback regions of Australia.
Let us know your travel recommendations and if you have any questions or comments, pop them below. We look forward to seeing you next week for another family travel road trip adventure!
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[@travelsolo2677]

I cannot believe you only have 14k subscribers. Your content and editing is the best and the information you give us is second to none. Enjoy your travels 👍🥂🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

[@joking7081]

As always great video. You missed out on the Bungle Bungles. Guess the weather was getting too hot. Never had a problem but heard many times a can of fly spay / aeroguard in the face works for any intuders. Unless you are fully trained i wouldn't go for a weapon such as a baseball bat as if they pull it from you it could be used against you. For safety reasons never fill the jerry can while on the van. Always place the jerry can on the ground to prevent static electricity discharge.

[@travelsolo2677]

It was a plastic one , so not sure if static electricity is a concern???

[@Faulty_Relic]

Plastic jerry cans are supposed to be filled when on the ground because or static electricity.

[@darylneit8318]

Don’t forget it is diesel it cannot ignite needs sustained heat and vaporisation or flame , also van is earthed but hey safety first though

[@dennisfromoz6436]

Another day. Another Journey. Another Joy. Another great watch. Thanks guys. But you did it easy on those 2 legs..was all bull dust on my last venture..too many years ago, but was fun...cheers

[@desmondfrost1763]

Desmond frost here from new Zealand its amazing you guys are not tired driving 6 hours is hard that pasta sounds great the heat must be unbearable is hard to sleep in the outback when I go on my tour from broome and darwin I need to cope with the heat and sleep have plenty of food and water 12 months to go helicopter flight air balloon flight we are going to Fitzroy crossing tour starts in broome camel riding dawn ride

[@ronhughes1805]

Thanks for another great video. The landscape looked amazing. You mentioned security so over the 40 or so years we tended to adjust things. With children we stayed at caravan parks or on private properties or in established national parks were there were amenities. Once the children did there own thing then we never camped on the side of the road or near townships. In need drove a distance off the road. On private properties or national parks we picked secluded spots. We never had a roaring fire. Safe driving.

[@cherylrayes8015]

Another great show. Im usually travelling alone so always stay where there are other people or in parks. I also carry a hand held radio which I can use as an emergency beacon or connect directly to police or at the very least a truckie to pass on a meassage. Im pleased to say that as yet Ive never had to use it. Keep up the great videos.

[@davekerr8133]

Wow. That's a big drive in two days. That water crossing was amazing. Well driven Kate. Loved the sunset on the property you overnighted at. I remember the great sunsets when I lived in South Australia. It sure is an amazing country. Tripping around with you guys brings back so many great memories of the vast arid beauty of Australia and the pockets of magic you come across when travelling. Thanks team. 😊

[@Mixos_place]

when we passing thru halls/fitzroy the grey nomads told us of locals pinching stuff off your van while fueling up at the servo. As others have said you missed the bungle bungles,one of the wonders of australia.Our family rates it highly.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Michael, yeah Bungle Bungles are high on our must do list...unfortunately it was just so hot when we came through that we decided to leave it till next time.

[@daviddeverson8834]

Hi guy's when you're heading towards Broome should stop at barn hill a beautiful spot love your show

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi David, sorry for the slow reply, we’ve been out of range for a few weeks and catching up! We chose Eight Mile Beach this time around, but have heard great things about Barn Hill too....next time!

[@trevdebhippisley9729]

Another informative & enjoyable episode, planning this trip next year when Australia becomes one. Talking security, I have seen a product on the JB forum the ‘WITI’ anti theft device. I thought it was a good idea but forgot about it. definitely going to invest in one

[@travelsolo2677]

I didn’t know you could canoe in the lake at Kununurra. We assumed there were Crocs in there…. I now have an excuse to go back, thanks guys for an awesome video again👍🇦🇺👍 love your content, well edited 👍🥂👍

[@traciesmith7436]

Hi Paul and Katie I look forward to Sunday’s for your show. Security we have a Witi alarm system on our van, can’t use it when we are inside but when we leave our van if someone breaks in or hook up the van the lights flash, horn goes off and electric brakes lock on so can’t be towed. Great device. When we are inside we have a 200 series which has a panic alarm on the remote, we sleep with that in our cubby by the side of the bed, if someone does try to break in we would press that it would wake everyone up. Saying that we don’t camp in many caravan parks mainly free or low cost and station stays and until now have never had an issue. Safe travels x

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Tracie, thank you so much, such excellent advice and great tips! The alarm on the car keys is a fantastic and simple option...not sure why we hadn’t thought of that 😆 Will definitely check out the wiTi system 👍

[@markedwards8788]

Another epic episode guys - thank you! Travel safely!

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Awesome sunsets 🌅 and very cool nightlapse! Keep up the inspo!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thank you! 💙😊🇦🇺

[@filthee1791]

Hey guys. Love following your journey. This episode, brought back some wonderful memories of staying in Kununurra at the Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park many years ago. Please make sure that you remove any jerry can from a vehicle and place on the ground before filling with fuel. Do some research on this and you will find out why.

[@craigbrysse887]

Yes. Fully agree with you on this

[@davidsteele6747]

We stayed at Fitzroy crossing. Because we have an Avan we need a toilet and shower in a caravan Park. Broome was a great town along with the picture place. ,

[@davebrown1641]

Good episode with lots of good info. Great drive across the river by the boss. Happy travels guys.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hahah cheers Dave, she did good huh! 👌

[@julietrevithick8265]

Hi Paul, Katie & Jasper! Another awesome episode!! What a sunset at Larawa Station - the colours are just superb!! Congratulations Jasper on singing 'Home among the Gum Trees' with your Dad. I love that a little boy of 5 years old knows the words and tunes to soooo many songs. You just had to blow that safety whistle a few more times - knew you would!! LOL LOL Keep on enjoying your journey of discovery!! 👍😊💖

[@michellemanton434]

Beautiful time lapse over the van at Larrawa. 👍

[@darylneit8318]

Great show as always, my safety tip is do what your doing research , safety in numbers and if it don’t feel safe move on , never physically engage and always maintain distance and stay calm, it’s always about the vibe …

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Thanks Daryl, great advice and totally agree. You can generally get a vibe from the way a place feels.

[@maxxfx4767]

Living the dream guys! Might see you out on the road one day! Kununurra and Honeymoon Bay are bucket list locations

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

We could have spent a couple more weeks in Kununurra, we met some locals that watch our show and told of about incredible swimming holes and trails in the region… can’t wait to go back 👍🇦🇺

[@gastonarguello2951]

Hi guys, beautiful video, I loved the part of the water crossing. Visit the Malcom Douglas Crocodile Park. We finished our trip in QLD and back to the Gold Coast. Cheers

[@suewiles292]

We did an organised Coach trip from Perth to Darwin back in June this year. We stayed at both Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing and were told to lock every lock that was on the door of our room and strictly not to open the door during the night no matter what. Apparently even in the resorts them try to get into your room during the night while you are in it.

[@simonzorgdrager4700]

Good on you for addressing real safety and security concerns in some outback regions. Seems like places like Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek are problematic, going by reviews. Informative and interesting as usual.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers Simon...it’s such a shame so many of these places have bigger issues going on

[@paullubcke8554]

Really enjoyed the episode. Camera work and filming is excellent. Jasper is a little dude. Sad to hear about the safety concerns in that part of the country.

[@lesleymercieca6571]

Great Video. I think with regards to safety, you have to take personal responsibility, lock your doors, put everything away at night. Unfortunately there are people out there who do try to take things . We got robbed when we camped in a caravan park . They actually stole all our fishing gear from our tent. We never left anything out after that. Sad but it’s life I think.

[@kevinbyrne7400]

Loved watching your video. Don't like that excessive heat .500 k days, wow that's a long time in the saddle especially towing a caravan..Don't you have a generator to run the caravan air con when you're off grid..You would have to watch young Jasper for heat stroke ..You would have to sleep in the Hilux . The hilux idling would use less than 2 litres an hour.. What grown ups dont realise that the kids are closer to the ground and it's much hotter for them down there. A friend of mine crossed the Nullabor many years ago with his wife and 3 kids with a caravan. They stopped on the side of the road for the night and a Ute stopped and a bloke was looking at the caravan. My friend got his rifle and give his wife a shot gun and told his wife if anyone tries to come through that door shoot them .He snuck out quietly and approached the Ute from the back on the driver's side and his window was open .He rested the gun on the door pointing at the bloke. He asked the bloke what do you want .The bloke said he was looking for somewhere to stay for the night .My friend told him that's my wife and kids in there you better push off .The bloke agreed and he left..That was very scary for him and his family. So Feel Good Family you take extra care .

[@naomigatter8418]

Just found your channel 2 minutes in and I love it🎉how good is Kimberley land?we stayed there this April!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Naomi, welcome! We’re so glad you found us!! 👏

[@Dennis-zr3fb]

I have travelled through that area of Halls Creek and Fitroy Crossing many times over the last 20 years and I can tell you nothing has changed, I would never stay in Halls Creek or Fitzroy Crossing. The only advice I can give is when in areas up and around parts of the Northern Territory and north WA seek advice before you go. Ive lived in the Territory for 30years and learned if unsure dont go. And always stop where there is a group of people when in small towns

[@smelltheroses7267]

The only thing i could think of for safety is to have a dog. If they were trying to break in while your in your van, for example, a dog maybe a good deterrent. Great video by the way. 👍

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi Marie, it’s a great suggestion and so many travelers have their pets on board these days 🐕

[@Myzoneadventures]

Would love to know what you are using for the Astro time lapse. Thanks for another great video.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hey guys, we use the GoPro for the night lapse footage 👍

[@nedkelly8633]

I have my cow prodder. puts out 4000 volts .

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Holy Cow!!! That would be shocking 😅

[@raybourne5781]

I’m going to assume the heat / time of the year is what made you miss some great country / sites

[@22SarahJayne]

Hi guys, loving the content, what month of the year were you guys at Larrawa Station? You mention temperatures a few times in this video, so just trying to gauge temps for the time of the year. Thanks!

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hi guys, end of September/start October. It was too hot to comfortably and safely access some places - so earlier in the season would definitely be better 😊👍

[@22SarahJayne]

Thank you! 👌

[@chasingaustralia]

We recommend not going with a 22 go with a Shotgun as it has more coverage!!! 😉 On a more serious level we have gone with the WiTi for our caravan

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hey guys, thanks for the serious recommendation.... we’ve had a few people suggest the wiTi system so will definitely check it out 👍

[@desmondfrost1763]

On our everything is cover food accomadation

[@searlepage4655]

Where are we 🤣🤣. I did that once at a service station, guy showed me a local map , lol but where am I on a bigger map. Guy goes to get it and said sorry someone stole it 🤣 ,gets a bigger map. Lol we left Adelaide and we usually head towards Mildura, this time accidentally ended up on the Mallee Highway. Not a good start to a 14 hr drive ,one driver starting at 5 am.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Oh my goodness Searle that’s too funny! That’s travel for you though right....never know what’s going to happen lol!

[@ouradventerousdays]

Well done on Katie, you did it crossed the infamous Ivanhoe. It's something I like to do on our big lap. I want to cross it too, but I'm not confident with my driving skill 🤣, but I think if the water flow is not too high I can do it. May I ask, what time did u guys crossed? Always love the bloopers.

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Cheers guys! It’s definitely something you have to do when in Kununurra. They close the access if the water level is too high so you can only cross when it’s safe to do so 👍

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily fantastic. Thanks for the tip. I'll roll up my sleeve to practice my driving skill for the meantime 😁

[@dirtrkadventures9012]

Hi Paul When you are towing do you leave Trans in Auto or Manual. Cheers Lloyd

[@stewierun9940]

👏🏻👏🏻 Hey Paul , security wise does the windsor have a normal turning handle or the pop out handle ?

[@TheFeelGoodFamily]

Hey Stewie, the Windsor has the pop out door handle (not turning) 👍

[@stewierun9940]

@@TheFeelGoodFamily well not all brand latches have this problem but something to try have Katie in the van and for her to lock the door then put a bit of paper over lock using steel open holder to clamp over handle then try and open, some brands can’t open even toilet paper is enough . Simple to take Wire off when not using.Gives lovely people time to empty or take Ute while you climb out the window 😁

[@peterdoyle3205]

Skipping the Gibb River Road?

[@elijahspencer4265]

Hi