Kimberley & North West Locations

The range rises up to 578 metres above sea level and stands 200 to 300 metres above a woodland and grass covered plain, with steep cliffs on the western plain. Although the Bungle Bungle Range was extensively used by Aboriginal people during the wet season, when plant.. read more

The Buccaneer Archipelago consists of up to 1,000 rugged sparsely vegetated islands with patches of rainforest, secluded beaches and a fringe of mangroves set in a bright turquoise tropical sea. Rock art on the islands reflect occupation by Aboriginal people.. read more

All lie within a 45 kilometre radius of Dampier. Walking and camping on the islands is permitted but under strict conditions in many cases (ie. maximum of five nights stay). Marine life includes Loggerhead, Green, Hawksbill and Flatback turtles, Bottle-nosed.. read more

Derby was the first town to be settled in the Kimberley and is the main access point to Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge National Park, Tunnel Creek and the small islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago. The warm winters and hot humid summers provide perfect conditions for.. read more

El Questro is a staggering one million acres in size. A world in itself, El Questro has an abundance of varying environments. Sheer cliffs plunge into blue rivers, open plains stretch seemingly forever, pockets of rain forest disguise secret waterfalls.. read more

To the west of this park in the Napier Range is Queen Victoria's Head. From here the country becomes rugged and is dotted with huge granite outcrops. These are the foothills of the King Leopolds which were named by Alexander Forrest in 1879 after King Leopold of Belgium.. read more

With year round warm weather and plentiful water, Kununurra is lush and fertile, and produces much of the State's fruit and vegetables. Developed in the 1960s as a service town for the Ord Irrigation Scheme, it has a population of approximately 6,000 people.. read more

The Giant Beef Industry in the Kimberley began when 'Patsy' Durack, with his two brothers, made an epic two-year trek from Queensland, bringing carts, wagons and 2,000 head of cattle. In 1884 they built a Homestead, using natural stone boulders for the walls, corrugated.. read more

The western coast is also known for its dinosaur fossils, and there are some great footprints just off Cable Beach that an only be seen at low tide or when diving. While in Broome, visit the local pearl farms and the numerous Aboriginal art galleries.. read more

Mount Burrup was named by the government surveyor FS Brockman after Henry Wood Burrup, one of two men mysteriously murdered at the union bank in Roebourne in 1885. The Northwest Shelf Gas Project is the largest resource project ever undertaken in Australia.. read more

Please respect the land, culture and privacy of the local Aboriginal people. Drive slowly when entering communities and do not wander uninvited into residential areas. No permit is required to drive to Cape Leveque, though entry fees do apply if not staying overnight.. read more

The northern section of the Gibb River Road and the highway into Wyndham offer spectacular views of this majestic range. The Cockburn Range is an extensive sandstone escarpment shaped like a vast round fortress of high orange cliffs rising to over 600.. read more

Faraway Bay, The Bush Camp is an outstanding wilderness retreat. Spectacularly isolated, all six secluded bush-style cabins enjoy 180° ocean views. Visitors wake up each morning to birdsong, and drift off each evening to the gentle sounds of the ocean.. read more

Multi coloured cliffs, where Fitzroy River has cut through fossil reef are within the park. River Red Gum and paper barks form dense riverine forest are to be seen and some areas are covered with Passionfruit vine. Numerous Freshwater Crocodile, also.. read more

The park has a system of excellent walk trails of varying levels, for the beginner to the adventurous, which will lead you deep into the subterranean gorges and through waterfalls where you can dive into sparkling rock pools. There are excellent picnic.. read more

Kimberley Coastal Camp is a unique retreat which gives a new spin on camping. This destination has all the fun that comes with camping, such as: camp fires, fishing, wildlife and adventure. However, with all this comes the luxury of a five star holiday.. read more

The falls are at their best early in the season (May to July). Take time to explore, view Aboriginal rock art and swim in the pools near the falls. The bush walk is poorly marked and care should be taken. There is a store with fuel available at the Mount.. read more

The town was called Marble Bar after a stunning formation of jasper which settlers mistook for a huge bar of marble. The natural scenic beauty of the area offers many places for exploration. Chinaman's Pool and Marble Bar Pool are popular picnic and swimming areas.. read more

Meda Station is a 1.25 million acre property with a cattle stock of 25,000 Brahman. This is where true ouback Australian mustering comes into play. So great is the number of cattle that mustering commences around April via horseback and helicopter! The.. read more

Huge trees, ferns, lillies, rushes and a wide variety of birds and flying foxes make Millstream one of the most pleasant stopovers in the North West. Camp overnight at some of the best campsites around like Deep Pool and Crossing Pool. Climb to the peak.. read more

The Mitchell Plateau is one of the most scenic and biologically important areas of the State. Small patches of rainforest grow around the margins of the plateau, where they are protected from fire and receive additional moisture. Open woodlands of grey.. read more

These three attractions are sometimes erroneously described as the “West Kimberley”, but they are just a dramatic and easily accessible fraction of the West Kimberley's many natural spectacles. All three parks are closed and periodically submerged from November to.. read more

Newman is a modern town originally built to house mining staff, but is now considered a tourist attraction. Newman is surrounded by the ancient eroded hills of the Ophthalmia Ranges and offers the chance to take a local waterhole day trip or visit the.. read more

Various companies operate boating tours along the 56 kilometre stretch of water between the Diversion Dam and the dam wall at Lake Argyle. The cruises pass through the Carlton Gorge with its magnificent cliffs and rock overhangs. If visiting in the wet.. read more

Port Hedland has lovely warm weather. Located right on the coast, Port Hedland is a great spot for fishing, whale watching, crabbing and watching turtles nesting. Port Hedland's Indigenous and early European history is rich and interesting. The town.. read more

The Prince Regent River area contains some of Australia's most spectacular coastal scenery, with sandstone cliff lines falling directly to the sea. The coastline is deeply indented by a number of drowned river valleys. Some of its spectacular sites include.. read more

The scenic and remote Ragged Range can be found in the north of the Kimberley region of Western Australia, near Kununurra. It is home to the Argyle Diamond Mine which opened in 1985 and which now is open to tourists. Tourists are flown in from Kununurra via the Ord Dam.. read more

The three pear shaped atolls have shallow lagoons inhabited by corals and abundant marine life each covering an area of around 80 to 90 square kilometres. The three shoals are strikingly similar in dimension, shape, orientation and distance apart. The.. read more

The Lennard River runs through the gorge in wet weather, but during the dry season it forms pools surrounded by trees and shrubs. The gorge is rich in vegetation and wildlife. It is situated 145 kilometres from Derby and 150 kilometres from Fitzroy Crossing.. read more

Aboriginal Dreaming tells of two rainbow snakes who formed the nearby Sturt and Wolfe Creeks as they crossed the desert. The crater is believed to be the place where one snake emerged from the ground. The crater is 880 metres across and almost circular.. read more