WESTERN A U S T R A L I A ’ S NORTH WEST

Kimberley Coastal Camp

A billion years in the making, the North West is one of the world’s last true wilderness areas. Here you’ll find ancient gorges, thundering waterfalls, remote stretches of coastal paradise and rich culture and history.

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• Otherworldly wonders

Discover Australia’s only horizontal waterfalls, created when massive tidal movements squeeze through narrow cliff passages. Aerial tours from Broome (Rubibi) and Derby enable you to circle the phenomenon from above, alongside other scenic wonders of the Buccaneer Archipelago, where turquoise blue water contrasts with rugged red cliffs. Land nearby on a seaplane and experience the thrill of the falls up close by zipping through them on a speed boat, then stay overnight on a houseboat. Discover incredible natural wonders such as the world famous Cable Beach (Walmanyjun) sunsets, dinosaur footprints, some of the biggest tides in the world and the natural phenomenon of the Staircase to the Moon; all whilst slipping into ‘Broome time.’ 

• The pearling capital of Australia

A laidback tropical oasis, and where the outback meets the ocean, Broome’s unique pearling history dates back to the late 1800s. Today, Broome, the western gateway to the Kimberley, is the western gateway to the Kimberley, is one of the world’s finest producers of pearls, and its unique history coupled with the culture of the Yawuru people offers a truly unique melting pot of Aboriginal and Asian heritage. Pearl farm tours offer a fascinating insight into the history and process of modern pearl farming, or visit the pearl showrooms in historic Chinatown and take home your own piece of pearl jewellery. Celebrate Broome’s unique multicultural and pearling history at the annual Shinju Matsuri (festival of the pearl).

• Aboriginal experiences

The North West offers a range of profound Aboriginal experiences with the world’s oldest living culture and the traditional custodians of this land. Explore ancient rock art galleries in remote places. Join an Aboriginal guide to go mud crabbing and spear fishing and listen to ancient stories. North of Broome, the Dampier Peninsula on Yawuru country has the highest concentration of Aboriginal tourism offerings in Australia. On the Burrup Peninsula in Murujuga National Park, join an Aboriginal guide to witness the most prolific rock engraving (petroglyph) site in the world. The North West is also home to Australia’s first ‘Camping with Custodians’ sites, offering selfdrive visitors the chance to interact with local communities while staying at campsites run by Aboriginal people on Aboriginal lands.

• Unforgettable outback adventures

Get off the beaten track at two of WA’s most spectacular national parks. At Karijini National Park, in the Pilbara region, ancient rocks have been shaped into mountains and escarpments, awe-inspiring gorges and tree-lined watercourses. Stay in the heart of the park at Karijini Eco Retreat’s luxury tents. The World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park in the east of the Kimberley is home to one of the world’s most striking geological features, the Bungle Bungle Range. The striped, beehive-like mounds are breathtaking from the air, or camp nearby to explore hidden gorges and pools.

• Remote luxury resorts and Kimberley cruising

Escape the wellknown and well-trodden, and truly get away from it all at one of the North West’s remote luxury resorts. The Berkeley River Lodge can only be reached by sea or air, Kimberley Coastal Camp is accessible only by helicopter, El Questro Homestead is cantilevered atop Chamberlain Gorge, and — true to its name — Faraway Bay is so remote you won’t even find it on a map. For the ultimate wilderness adventure, experience the luxury of a Kimberley expedition cruise and discover the wild untamed beauty of the Kimberley coast. Cruise by sheer rugged cliffs, meander through secluded gorges, get up close to cascading waterfalls — then retreat back to the comfort of your own private suite. 

• The hub of the eastern Kimberley

Kununurra (Goonoonoorrang)

Kununurra (Goonoonoorrang) on Miriwoong country is the perfect backdrop for an outback adventure and the gateway town to exploring the eastern region of the Kimberley. Base yourself here and join one of the many tours to experience the region’s awe-inspiring attractions including the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Mitchell Falls (Punamiiunpuu), El Questro and the mighty Lake Argyle. Start your epic Gibb River Road journey here, or venture around the town to discover vast, stunning landscapes, remarkable waterways and waterfalls, lush farmland, Aboriginal art galleries and Western Australia’s oldest operating still.

*Source: Tourism Western Australia, info@westernaustralia.com
https://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/