The Kimberley
Outback Travel Guide
The Kimberley is a place of rugged beauty and diverse landscapes. It covers an area 3 times the size of England (320 sq km) with harsh deserts, beautiful coastline, spectacular mountain ranges, mighty rivers and truly amazing geological formations. The colours of the Kimberley are simply breath taking.
There is so much to see in the region so a bit of planning upfront would really help. Whether you want to have a 4WD adventure, experience life in a working cattle station, be inspired by ancient aboriginal art or simply while away the hours watching sunsets - The Kimberley has a lot to offer.
There are many things to see and do in The Kimberley, and this website highlights the popular sights to visit:
Kununurra
With its proximity to Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) and the Gibb River Road, Kununurra is a good starting point for exploring The Kimberley.
Gibb River Road
The Gibb River Road was originally created to transport cattle from the many stations in the area, and today visitors share the roads with the road trains as they look for an adventure travelling through spectacular scenery.
Mitchell Plateau and Falls & Kulumburu
The highlight of the Mitchell Plateau is the stunning Mitchell Falls, a spectacular series of 4 waterfalls that cascade over layers of rock into a deep pool.
Derby
Explore the rich history of the oldest town in the Kimberley, or take to the Gibb River Road, the awesome Horizontal Waterfall and the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Buccaneer Archipelago and the Horizontal Falls
The intriguing Horizontal Falls in the Buccaneer Archipelago are the result of the huge tides (up to 11 metres) experienced in the area rushing through two narrow gorges (one is 20 metres wide and the other is 10 metres).
Broome
Come and relax on the white sandy beaches of Broome, where the desert meets the sea.
The Dampier Peninsular
Explore Dampier Peninsula with its pristine beaches, red rock cliff edges and crystal clear waters.
Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle)
The Bungle Bungles, with its unique orange and black striped beehive mounds, is one of the most amazing geological landscapes in Australia.
Lake Argyle
Created after the damming of the Ord River, Lake Argyle is a spectacular body of water holding up to 12 times the volume of Sydney Harbour.