Any pick up/drop off points in the Kimberley other than Darwin & Broome

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    • 22/02/2017 at 9:16 pm #2151
      Tramp Australia
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        Hi! We’re heading to the Kimberley this year and were hoping to have friends visit, without having to return to Darwin each time! Can anyone tell us of any good pick up/drop off points, if any? What’s Derby or Wyndham like? Thanks in advance.

      • 24/02/2017 at 5:02 am #2154
        Ross
        Keymaster

          Hi Tramp.

          Other than flying in by charter aircraft, Wyndham and Derby are it. Both are quite a distance off the beaten track, do your numbers, as you may find it less costly in time and dollars to fly your friends in, rather than you going well out of your way to pick them up. See https://kccyc.org.au/charter-aircraft-contacts/

          You can now charter the aircraft used by the recently restarted Cockatoo Island Resort to get crew and supplies in. They fly out of Broome. I learnt about this in the last few days. You can also buy a beer at the bar on Cockatoo as well – welcome news. It is run by Dean Kemp, who operates the fuel barge at Dog Leg Creek in Yampi Sound.

          Regards,

          Ross

        • 25/02/2017 at 4:47 pm #2155
          Tramp Australia
          Participant

            Thanks Ross! Good intel on the beer too. If you see us round, pop over and say hi. We’ll be heading into the area around May.

            Cheers

          • 27/03/2017 at 5:27 am #2193
            Ellora 11
            Participant

              HiThere Ross
              We intend travelling to the Kimberley region early May for approx. 3 weeks
              Can you advise if the Berkeley River Lodge Airstrip is available for members to use to transfer crew/supplies in and out and if there is a fee for the use
              Cheers
              Michael Hannon
              ELLORA 11

            • 27/03/2017 at 4:12 pm #2194
              Ross
              Keymaster

                Hi Michael,

                The Berkeley lodge has new owners, and I haven’t contacted them since they took possession, so I’m not 100% sure. But last year they were allowing fly in/out crew transfers, and they were charging about $200 as a landing fee and 4WD transfer from the airstrip to beach. They have their busy times during the day, particularly if they have lots of guests, so talk to them about the best time to arrive.

                The direct phone number at the lodge is (08) 9254 3268

                All the best,

                Ross

                 

              • 08/08/2017 at 12:02 pm #2272
                Kaitoro
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                  Seems AviAir have started their scheduled flights into Kalumburu (see below).

                  Anybody used these so far?

                  Jeff Boyd
                  SY Kaitoro
                  Mumby Cybercat48
                  VJN4817

                  From: Tegan Oliver <toliver@aviair.com.au>
                  Subject: RE: Kalumburu crew change
                  Date: August 8, 2017 at 10:44:05 AM GMT+9:30
                  To: Jeff Boyd <zmtndoc@gmail.com>, Aviair Bookings <bookings@aviair.com.au>

                  Good morning Jeff

                  Please see attached for the RPT information regarding timings and the price.

                  We do fly freight along this line and it is $4 per kilo + $25 consignment fee.
                  If you would like to make a reservation please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

                  Kind Regards

                  Tegan Oliver
                  Reservations Officer

                  Lot 319 Laine Jones Drive, Kununurra WA 6743
                  PO Box 612, Kununurra WA 6743
                  P: +61 8 9166 9300 | F: +61 8 9168 1129 | E: bookings@aviair.com.au
                  http://www.aviair.com.au

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                  • 08/08/2017 at 12:23 pm #2276
                    Kaitoro
                    Participant

                      And from Joy at Honeymoon Bay –

                      From: honeymoonbay wa <honeymoonbaywa@gmail.com>
                      Subject: Re: Visit in October and help with crew exchange.
                      Date: August 8, 2017 at 12:36:24 PM GMT+9:30
                      To: Jeff Boyd <zmtndoc@gmail.com>

                      Hi Jeff,

                      Yep that’s no problem, we’ll be here.

                      Out tray back can fit 3passengers comfortably, 4 if they want to squish. It’ll be $50pp and you just let us know what time the plane comes etc, we can sort details when you get here 🙂

                      I’ll put you in our calendar but if you’re able to just drop us an email or call closer to the time as a reminder too that’d help.

                      Cheers

                      – Joy
                      Manager
                      08 9161 4378

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