The Kimberley

The Kimberley is untamed and vibrant and its mix of national parks full of nature-created wonder, magnificent gorges and tempting beaches give it a pure character. September to April is turtle nesting season along the warm, quiet beaches of the area. Some 300+ species of migratory birds arrive annually in the region from their feeding grounds in Siberia.

Warm sunny days with balmy nights and white sandy beaches have made Broome a mecca for tourists. 2,230km north of Perth and 1,860km south west of Darwin, this unique and exotic town is the southern gateway to the magnificent wilderness area of the Kimberley region.

Situated on the banks of Lake Kununurra, this well-serviced town is the gateway to the East Kimberley region. Kununurra is 3,215km from Perth, 38km from the Northern Territory border and 835km from Darwin. Developed in the 1950s as part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Kununurra is an important agricultural and mining town as well as being a haven for visitors who come from all over the world to experience the unique attractions of the area.

The Dampier Peninsula is home to a number of Aboriginal-operated tourism ventures which offer a range of unique cultural experiences in a pristine environment. The islands and reefs offer world-class boating, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing. Turtles nest on the beaches, whales, dolphins and dugongs are often spotted in the surrounding waters and migrating birds break their journeys to rest and feed in the mangrove flats.