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Internet on the Gibb River Road
A route guide to staying connected through the Kimberley, with a kit that runs off 12V.
Book at least 3 days ahead for freight · Picking up in Dalby? No 3-day minimum and no freight charge
Route guide
About the Gibb
The Gibb River Road runs about 660 km through the Kimberley between Derby and the Kununurra end, much of it unsealed and corrugated. Mobile coverage is very limited between towns and stations, so satellite internet is the way to stay in touch, check road conditions and keep working.
- When: mostly open in the dry season (roughly May to October). Check the official Main Roads WA road status before you go.
- Road: high-clearance 4WD; expect corrugations and river crossings.
- Coverage: plan on satellite internet between towns and stations.
Plan it
Your Gibb internet plan
Freight plan
Book at least 3 days ahead and freight the Mini to your start town (Broome, Derby or Kununurra) before you leave. We confirm your arrival date when you book. Freight days aren't charged as hire days.
Power plan
Run it from 12V while driving and your house battery or a power station at camp. Don't run it overnight off your starter battery.
Corrugations
With the Mag Mount, slow down on corrugations, check it at every stop, and take it off for rough sections if in doubt.
Road Trip Pack
Book the Mini for the Gibb
Small, portable and runs on 12V. Freighted to your door anywhere in Australia.
Mini satellite internet kit
From A$165/week + A$88 freight (A$253 for 1 week). 4 weeks: A$330 + A$88 = A$418. Refundable A$200 bond.
- Mini dish with built-in wifi router
- 12V car plug and 240V power supply
- Kick stand and pipe mount
- Trip 100GB or Unlimited data · use it on the move with the Mag Mount (passengers)
📅 Book at least 3 days before your start date for freight. Picking up in Dalby? No 3-day minimum and no freight charge.
🚚 Freight days aren't charged as hire days. You only pay for the days you have the kit.
Mag Mount
- Fits the Mini to a steel vehicle roof in seconds. No drilling, no tools
- Passengers stay online on the road. The driver keeps their eyes on the road
- Road Trip Pack: Mini Trip 100GB + Mag Mount = A$200 + A$88 freight = A$288 for 1 week (4 weeks A$365 + A$88 = A$453)
Add-on for Mini hire only: add it to the same booking as your Mini.
Questions? Text MAG to 0483 900 482Before you drive
- Steel roofs only (not aluminium, fibreglass or glass)
- Clean, dry roof; mount centred and flat
- Drive to the conditions and slow down on rough or corrugated roads
- Check it before every drive and at stops on rough roads
- Run the cable through a window gap or rear hatch, not pinched in a door seal
- Remove it for car washes, car parks, drive-throughs, low clearances and when parked unattended
- The driver is responsible for the load being secure, and never uses the wifi while driving
Prices in AUD incl. GST. Easily handles 30+ users.
Gibb River Road questions
Quick answers before you book.
Will it work on the Gibb?
Yes, wherever you can see the sky. Set it up away from trees at camp.
Can I use it while driving?
Passengers can, with the Mag Mount (A$35 per hire) on a steel roof. Follow the "Before you drive" checklist. The driver never uses the wifi while driving.
Where should I freight it?
To your start town before you leave (Broome, Derby or Kununurra), or your home before you set off. Book at least 3 days ahead.
What power does it need?
The Mini runs off a 12V car or van socket (lead included) or 240V. With the engine off, use a van house battery or a portable power station. Don't run it overnight off your car's starter battery.
How do I send it back from the Kimberley?
Pack it up and drop it at the carrier on your end date with the return label. Freight days aren't charged as hire days.
Doing the Gibb this dry season?
Book the Road Trip Pack: Mini + Mag Mount, A$288 for 1 week freighted.