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Situated in the far north west of WA, the Kimberley is an
ancient landform of rugged ranges with deep, spectacular
gorges and pristine sandy beaches that fringe the turquoise
waters of the Indian Ocean. Mighty river systems produce
thundering waterfalls during the wet season and pockets of
lush rainforest can be found. The area has fewer people per
square kilometre than almost any other place on earth but it
is home to a huge variety & quantity of wildlife.
Access to the Kimberley is either via Kununurra from the east
or from Broome in the south.
Kununurra (a local Aboriginal word meaning "meeting of
big waters") is at the centre for the Ord River Irrigation
Scheme. With a population of 5,000 it is one of the youngest
towns in WA and has a well-developed infrastructure. Situated
on land that was once part of Ivanhoe Station, the pastoral
history of the area is well documented in books by Dame Mary
Durack. For many Kununurra is a transfer point, however if
time permits there are lake & river cruises, scenic flights,
Argyle mine tours and visits to the Durack homestead, now a
museum.
Broome is a unique and exotic seaside town with a
romantic and often flamboyant history. Established as a
pearling port in the 1880's, Broome now boasts a multicultural
population and is home to colourful characters and a wonderful
matrix of gourmet cuisine. The exotic past and the cultural
fusion has resulted in an unusual style of Colonial / Asian
architecture that is particularly evident in Chinatown. When
in Broome take time to soak up this unique atmosphere.
Broome highlights include - Cable Beach, a 22 km strip of
pristine white sand and clear water, it is the ideal spot for
swimming, a camel ride and for enjoying magnificent Broome
sunsets. On a full moon witness the "Staircase to the Moon", a
natural phenomena caused by reflections off the tidal flats of
Roebuck Bay. Colourful markets are held to coincide with this
event. Wander through Chinatown, once the bustling hub of
pearl shells, billiard saloons, entertainment houses and
Chinese eateries. The finest pearl showrooms, shops and
sidewalk cafes will provide you with great shopping. Visit a
working pearl farm.
Take a trip out to the Broome Bird Observatory, on the shores
of Roebuck Bay. Regarded as one of the best locations in
Australia to view some of the 310 species of migratory wader
birds that arrive each year from the feeding grounds of
Siberia.
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34 |
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23 |
18 |
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26 |
| Avg. Rain Days |
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11 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
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The Bungle Bungle massif of Purnululu National Park
is a spectacular formation of sandstone beehive domes striped with
orange and black bands that are a result of a thin layer of silica
and cyanobacteria, protecting the soft white sandstone. The area
is rich in Aboriginal art and burial sites. Spectacular scenic
flights enable you to view an otherwise hidden world of gorges,
pools and palms.
North of Derby is a group of islands known as the Buccaneer
Archipelago and often referred to as the 'Thousand Islands'.
Scenic flights are available to view this spectacular and
stunningly beautiful coastal area. Whirlpools form as a result of
the massive 11 metre tides. Take in the breathtaking scenery of
rugged red cliffs, cooling waterfalls and secluded white sandy
beaches.
One of the most unusual sights in the Kimberley is the
horizontal waterfall of Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer
Archipelago. Massive tidal movements create a waterfall effect as
water banks up against one side of the narrow cliff passage. This
natural phenomenon can be viewed from the air or by charter boat.
On the remote northern coast, the King George River
provides an incredible scene of cliffs and gorges. Eight kms
inland, where the river is still tidal, you cross Tranquil Bay to
see the King George Falls plunge from a plateau 100 metres above.
In the North West Kimberley the Bradshaw and Wandjina paintings
are usually found together and near permanent water holes. The
Bradshaw paintings, dated at a minimum of 17,000 BP [before
present], are amongst the most ancient rock paintings on earth.
The Mitchell Plateau is home to 50 mammal species including
the warabi, smallest of our rock wallabies, and the scaly-tailed
possum, both unique to the Kimberley. Some 220 bird and 86 reptile
and amphibian species further enhance the richness of this
magnificent area, as do deep gorges with permanent pools and
waterfalls.
Near the town of Fitzroy Crossing is Geike Gorge National Park.
The gorge has formed as the Fitzroy River travels through the
limestone formations of the Oscar and Geike Ranges. The area forms
part of an ancient coral reef and boat cruises allow you to view
the yellow, orange and grey gorge walls. You may spot freshwater
crocodiles, stingrays, sawfish and even sharks.
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