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The KimberleyThe 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. Ancient in age and vast in area, the Kimberley is full of natural beauty. Many of the national parks in the Kimberley are part of a 350 million year old coral reef which once dominated a sea covering much of Australia’s north west. As the waters receded, the reef was left to fossilise in the open and has since been carved into spectacular gorges by millions of years’ worth of flood waters. Warm sunny days with balmy nights and white sandy beaches have made Broome a mecca for tourists. 2,230kms north of Perth and 1,860kms south west of Darwin, this unique and exotic town is the southern gateway to the magnificent wilderness area of the region. Broome is well-serviced by regular flights and coaches from Perth and most major centres. Originally established in the 1880s as a pearling port, the town of Broome enticed many foreigners to its shores, creating a distinctive multicultural society. Broome has benefited from this international influence and buildings throughout the town reflect a mix of colonial and Asian design and the farming of cultured pearls continues today as a major industry. Situated 3,206kms north east of Perth, Kununurra is a wondeful gateway to the exciting East Kimberley region where you can marvel at the Ord River and the vast inland sea of Lake Argyle. One of the biggest towns in the Kimberley with a population of 6,000, the town is the main administrative centre for farmers, pastoralists and tourism industries. There are regular air services into the area from major regional centres, and scheduled coach services operate from both Perth and Darwin. Tour operators offer a wide range of tours from both Broome and Kununurra including luxury cruises, diving, fishing and 4WD safaris as well as scenic flights. You can explore the history of Australia’s indigenous people with day or extended tours conducted by local aboriginal guides, journey along the Gibb River Road for a true outback adventure, or you can drive the Warlu Way, an indigenous drive trail linking the icons of Ningaloo Reef, Burrup Peninsula, Millstream Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park and Broome. Many areas in the north west are subject to cyclones and flooding so it is recommended you travel during the dry season from May to November. Destinations in the region include Broome, Derby, Kununurra, Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing and the Gibb River Road as well as Cocos (Keeling) Islands which are 2750 kms north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Accommodation options in the Kimberley include:
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30 August, 2010
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Experience an untouched, natural wilderness adventure complete with saltwater crocodiles, wildlife and birds in their own habitat with Lower Ord Tours • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Discover the remote outback wilderness of the Kimberley Region with Australia Pinnacle Tours
Cable Beach in Broome is renowned as one of the world’s best beaches with 22km of pristine sand lapped by the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The Buccaneer Archipelago is a group of islands offshore from Derby where the area’s huge tides create the phenomena known as horizontal waterfalls • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
In the world heritage listed Purnululu National Park admire the distinctive, beehive-shaped Bungle Bungle Range complete with hidden gorges and narrow chasms that are home to native birds and fauna • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Windjana Gorge is part of an ancient reef system with gorge walls, which have been carved by the Lennard River, more than 300m high • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Take a scenic flight by plane or helicopter over vast and remote areas that would otherwise be inaccessible • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
In Broome enjoy a sunset camel ride along Cable Beach • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Enjoy day and extended tours throughout the region conducted by knowledgable local operators • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Chinatown is the original commercial centre of Broome, now home to a number of galleries featuring the work of local artists and award-winning pearl jewellery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Take a boat cruise to see the deep canyon cut though towering limestone formations by the Fitzroy River in Geikie Gorge National Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Driving the 670 km Gibb River Road is one of the world’s last wilderness adventures • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Lake Argyle is a 1,000 square kilometre inland sea formed by the damming of the Ord River • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Explore the history of Australia’s indigenous people with day or extended tours conducted at remote Cape Leveque by local aboriginal guides • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
