Western Australia

Remote and beautiful, the Kimberley Region is accessible to those who have the time and sense of adventure to explore it. There is nothing like it in Australia. From its rugged red ranges with deep gorges scattered with Boab trees to its amazing landforms like the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu National Park) to its spectacular coastline with waterfalls like the Mitchell Plateau.

You can't rush through the Kimberley. It's not possible. A good 7 days minimum is needed to cover the area between Kununurra and Broome and you'll still be missing out on half of it! You'd never forgive yourself if you didn't leave enough time to explore this amazing place.

The Kimberley can be explored in comfort with hotels available for a good night's sleep, but to see the real Kimberley means getting off the beaten track and sleeping under the stars for a few nights. However, with places like Faraway Bay, El Questro Station and Cockatoo Island, the Kimberley is becoming a magnet for those who like to travel in style!

Imagine pulling up to a towering cliff and having a shower under the freshwater waterfall as it cascades straight off the escarpment. Visualize picking fresh oysters off the rocks from your boat (before devouring them) and being able to step off your boat and straight onto a reef after you've watched the tide move out. The Kimberley coast is definitely a holiday in itself.

The Gibb River Road offers spectacular scenery with many gorges, waterfalls and rivers.

The Mitchell Plateau not easily accessed, however it's worth the effort with the tiered falls of the Mitchell Falls. Tours drive or fly in.

The western side of the Kimberley includes Broome, the Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque and Derby. This area of the Kimberley can be enjoyed all year round, unlike the eastern side which can become quiet hot and humid and inaccessible due to floods during the months of November through to April.

The two major towns of Broome and Kununurra are both very different from each other even though located in the same region. Kununurra is an excellent base for exploring the Kimberley, while Broome is a holiday destination in itself.