No trip along the Gibb River Road is complete without crossing the iconic Pentecost River. While it can be deep and very wide during wet season, it is relatively easy to cross during dry season. It is the place where every traveller would stop to take pictures. We’ve seen hundreds of vehicles crossing the river in one day. Many of them were dropping passengers on one side of the river and made round trips to take that ideal photograph. We also saw quite a few tow trucks passing by, pulling broken vehicles in both directions. Salt water crocodiles inhibit the river (although we did not see any), thus swimming or waddling through can be dangerous.
Pentecost river is an excellent place for catching barramundi. Although, we did not catch anything when we visited in July. We heard that it was too cold and not the season for barramundi.
It is also a popular camping spot for many travellers and a happy meet up place with other fellow travellers whom you’ve made acquaintances earlier the trip along the Gibb River Road (hello to Jason and Anthony from eastern states and their families 😊. We will always remember you and your cheering us on crossing the river).
The sunsets at the Pentecost river are amazing with the purple, pink and orange colours of the sky being reflected in the river.
