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Bumper wet season brings joy to Kimberley tourism operators, pastoralists
Heavy rain has prompted the closure of part of the Kimberley’s main highway, while the deluge has thrilled pastoralists and built excitement for the tourism season ahead.
Key points:
- Heavy rain has shut down main roads and cut off towns, but East Kimberley locals say it’s created the perfect conditions to lure tourists to the region this coming dry season
- Pastoralists are thrilled with the massive rainfalls, enjoying their best wet season in three years
- Lake Argyle has also benefited from a much-needed top-up as levels sit at 64 per cent capacity
Since 9am Sunday, widespread rainfall totals of 20 millimetres to 100mm have been recorded, with isolated falls of up to 178mm at Mistake Creek Homestead.
At Flora Valley Station, about 100…
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