About Fitzroy Crossing
Fitzroy Crossing came into existence for the simple reason that it was a suitable place to cross the huge Fitzroy River which, during the wet season, was capable of stranding travellers for weeks. Once a proper bridge, rather than the simple crossing, was built the town’s reason for existing largely disappeared. It is now a small, predominantly Aboriginal, settlement on the banks of the Fitzroy River. Fitzroy Crossing sprawls. Without an identifiable town centre, and with some kilometres separating the new highway from the old river crossing, the town is a series of loosely connected small settlements rather than a single community.
Fitzroy Crossing came into existence for the simple reason that it was a suitable place to cross the huge Fitzroy River which, during the wet season, was capable of stranding travellers for weeks. Once a proper bridge, rather than the simple crossing, was built the town’s reason for existing largely disappeared. It is now a small, predominantly Aboriginal, settlement on the banks of the Fitzroy River. Fitzroy Crossing sprawls. Without an identifiable town centre, and with some kilometres separating the new highway from the old river crossing, the town is a series of loosely connected small settlements rather than a single community.
Its primary attractions are the beautiful Geikie Gorge which lies 15 km to the north of the town and the geologically significant Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge which lie 63 km and 95 km from the town on the road which runs north and connects with the Gibb River Road (sourced from the Aussie Towns website – click for more).
Fitzroy Crossing Caravan Park
We took the 397Km drive from the Bungle Bungles to Fitzroy Crossing (maplink) and booked into Fitzroy River Lodge Caravan Park.
Wonderful caravan site, which is probably one of the most spacious we have been in. Took a wander around the park and agreed this was a really good choice. It sits on the banks of the Fitzroy River (pretty dry at the moment) and all of the permanent buildings are built high off the ground to cater for the average 6 metre rise in the river each year.
Had a look at the Crossing Inn, which is the oldest Pub in WA, originally built in 1897. Also drove down to the original Fitzroy River Crossing (closed due to poor condition at entry point).
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Fitzroy River Lodge
