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Kimberley region, WA


Key Attractions

Broome: Located 2,100 km north of Perth, Broome is an isolated old pearling town that in recent years has blossomed as a must-vvisit tourist destination, not only because it is the gateway to the Kimberley region in the far north of Western Australia, but also because of its many unique features. For anyone planning to explore the Kimberley region, Broome is the obvious starting point. For those will less time or money who would still like a taste of what The Kimberley has to offer, Broome is also the place to go.


Bungle Bungles: The Bungle Bungle Ranges, contained within Purnululu National Park, has an incredible landscape of tiger-striped, beehive-shaped sandstone domes rising 300m out of the arid landscape, interspersed with deep chasms with palm trees, and long, deep gorges with miniature fan palms adorning the rocks. There are a number of ways to experience the Bungle Bungles. To appreciate the overall aspect of this weird landscape, one has to take to the air. On the ground you have to go on foot and that means first getting there by four wheel drive.

Cruising The Kimberley Coast: Like the rest of the Kimberley region, its coastline is visually stunning - magnificent vistas created by towering rock ridges, silent secluded gorges, wide savannah plains and waterfalls which defy both nature and belief. According to all who have seen it, there is no other stretch of coastline in Australia that comes near in terms of its ability to inspire awe and wonder. Sailing the Kimberley Coast isn't cheap but it is worth every cent and the memory of it will be etched in your mind forever.



Mitchell Falls

Mitchell Plateau: The Mitchell Plateau area is not the easiest of places to get to, but it is a region of the Kimberely that should not be missed. Whether approached by either sea (coastal cruise), by air (from Drysdale Station, Broome or Derby) or by road (Kalumburu Road), you are in for a vusual treat. The Plateau has some of the most spectacular waterfalls, scenery and rock art galleries in Australia, including; The King Edward River rock art Galleries, Bradshaw rock art galleries, Walsh Point, Port Warrender, Admiralty Gulf Lookout, Surveyor’s Pool, Mitchell Falls, King Edward River, Little Mertens Falls & Big Merten's Falls.


Silica Beach, Hidden Island

Buccaneer Archipelago: From Collier Bay to King Sound, just north of Derby lies a group of scattered islands and low-lying reef known as the Buccaneer Archipelago. Consisting of some 800 to 1,000 rocky islands with small embayments and secluded white sandy beaches, the area is remote, the islands are pristine and the fauna of the islands is rich and diverse. The two most developed islands were Cockatoo and Koolan islands, both were mined for iron ore. Mmining operations have recommenced on Cockatoo Island. A major attraction of the Buccaneer Archipelago is the Horizontal Waterfall (see entry below) on Talbot Bay, caused by the powerful tidal movements in the area. Another is the amazing Montgomery Reef. For an isolated beach with the cleanest of sand, tyou can't go past Silica Beach of Hidden Island.


Horizontal Waterfall: A horizontal, reversible waterfall at Talbot Bay is one of the most unusual of the attractions of Western Australia's Kimberley region. The falls are formed by the massive tides in the Buccaneer Archipelago, north of Derby, which rise at such a speed, large volumes of water are trapped behind the rock walls. The water is released again when the tide turns, causing the 'waterfall' to operate in reverse.


Visiting The Region: The Facts

How To Get There: By road from Perth, take Great Northern Highway via Meekatharra to Port Hedland. Continue north to Broome (2,238 km from Perth) and Derby 92,391 km from Perth). By road from Darwin, travel south on Stuart Highway to Katherine. At Katherine, take the Victoria Highway to Kununurra (830 km from Darwin).
Derby, Broome and Kununurra are connected by daily Greyhound Australia Coach Services.
By air: Broome and Kununurra are connected by daily flights to Perth and Darwin. Broome is also connected by daily flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Port Hedland and Karratha.

The Best Time To Visit: The Kimberley is a tropical region with two very distinct seasons - The Wet and Dry. December to March is the height of the wet season - humidity is high, it rains daily and cyclones are common. The Dry season begins around April and extends through to September. The Dry season is the peak tourist season. September to November is when humidity, air and water temperatures are building up to the start of the wet.

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