Comments on the Plateau. Rather than a blow by blow account of driving onto the Plateau and its associated tracks, I will give some generalisations. Entry from the Gibb River Road to Drysdale Station is easy. Occasional water crossings are required but, in the dry, can be upto 30cm deep. Fuel is available at Drysdale station as well as limited food, some accommodation and cold drinks.
Prices are naturally higher than in the towns.
There is an airstrip for pleasure flights and private aircraft landing. After you leave Drysdale, there are more water crossings and the track starts to deteriorate. Permits to enter the community are required, these are obtained from Perth in advance. The people of Kalumburu are friendly and limited camping is permitted. Heading onto the Plateau from the Left turn, the track deteriorates further and becomes corrugated.