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Drysdale River Station Accommodation, Kununurra, Western Australia

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Drysdale River Station

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Gibb River Road / Kalumburu Road | North Kimberley, Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia
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Ranked #17 of 20 Speciality lodging in Kununurra
3.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fantastic service - one of the highlights of our Australia trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

We stayed a night in the campsite by the water hole a few km from the station. It was all basic, but we weren't made to expect anything more so it was absolutely fine. Our abiding memory of Drysdale River Station is of how exceptionally friendly and helpful the staff were. We somehow got a hole in our car radiator... More

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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“Poor amenities - problem of no competition”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

We were on a wonderful 15 day tour from Broome to Darwin and stayed at some wonderful campsites, these made the low standard at Drysdale even more obvious. The site was well run from food and general day-to-day standard, but the investment in the infrastructure has been sadly lacking. The ambiance of the site is poor, though there is one... More

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Jopallie, Owner at Drysdale River Station, responded to this review
16 October 2012

I was disappointed to read your review. I don’t understand why you thought the campground ablution block low standard. It is one of the best along the Gibb River or Kalumburu Roads, we honestly get great comments about it constantly. It is cleaned every day. The bathrooms are fully self contained. Shower, toilet, hand basin, mirror, power point and a... More

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“When there's no other option, you pay what they ask”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

Drysdale River station accommodation has always been pricey, but when you are that remote and there are no other options it's to be expected. The super hot showers (when the generator is running, but still hot when it's not) were a surprise. Rooms are very basic dongas with shared ensuite. Safari tents are the same price with shared ammenities but... More

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Jopallie, Owner at Drysdale River Station, responded to this review
16 October 2012

The information you give is not quite correct. I was only just told about it or could have responded sooner. We have for the last 12 or more years had EFTPOS which takes ALL cards including debit cards. Debit cards are taken daily at the shop. What did stun me was the comment about the noisy air conditioners. The safari... More

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“Up dating Drysdale River Station”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

2009 review has changed. The Drysdale River Station is now operated by APT (tour comp.) This has only just happened and therefore we were a little disappointed not to be involved in a family run station atmosphere.....No communal kitchen anymore - so you can only eat at the coffee shop/bar/restaurant area which is alright but a little expensive with only... More

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Jopallie, Owner at Drysdale River Station, responded to this review
16 October 2012

I was disappointed to read your review. I was only just told about it or could have responded sooner. Please let me update you. There is no longer any tour company based here, there are no safari tents either. We are again just a family run station, offering tourism. We have just totally done up the older rooms and are... More

Brisbane
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“Drysdale River station is just a stopover on your way to Mitchell Falls, either by road or plane”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2009

Drysdale River station is a road house type of accommodation with basic rooms and limited, basic meals. There is a large covered area with tables and chairs next to a pretty basic communal kitchen which is ideal for enjoying your own meals in the bush setting. However the generator goes off overnight so you can't rely on the fridge that's... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012
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Drysdale River Station Kununurra, Western Australia
Address: Gibb River Road / Kalumburu Road | North Kimberley, Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia
Region: Australia > Western Australia > Kununurra
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Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #17 of 20 Speciality lodging in Kununurra
Price range (per night): $153 - $256
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are not a hotel, not a motel, not a farm stay, not a bed and breakfast, not a roadhouse, but we ARE an Australian outback mixture of all these things.While we are a general service center, even more important to your fun &comfort is our Beer Garden, "Kimberley North". Offering shaded tables, coldbeer, good food and on cold nights a log fire all combine to ensure it isthe hub of the North Kimberley.Our web site offers a huge amount of information and useful links for Kimberley travel. ... more   less 

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