The Kimberley & Pilbara | Australia's North West

The Kimberley and Pilbara are like nowhere else on Earth – special, soulful places that stop you in your tracks and forge a reconnection with yourself and the land.

Feel the remarkable power of nature in its two and a half billion-year-old gorges and 350 million-year-old ranges, in its surging tides, horizontal waterfalls and staircase to the moon.

Experience the magic of Broome, the Kimberley and Pilbara. Discover it your way - a drive-yourself-adventure, an expertly guided 4WD or cruise expedition, or hop on a shorter tour by scenic flight, helicopter or floatplane, by boat, by bus or even on foot!

ENDLESS ADVENTURE

In one of the last wilderness areas on Earth, you'll find a sense of freedom and adventure almost without bounds. By daylight, wander and roam to experience natural attractions billions of years in the making, and at night see more stars than you ever felt possible.

The Bungles

Known affectionately as the "Bungles", these beehive striped domes loom large above the savannah in Purnululu National Park. Self-drive, or visit as part of a tour and spend your time exploring the

Find out more

Karijini National Park

The gorges and chasms in Karijni National Park in the inland Pilbara offer a trip back in time, over 2500 million years to when the unique banded rock formations took shape. There are trails to suit

Find out more

Lake Argyle

It's the Kimberley's inland sea, home to incredible scenery, a huge variety of wildlife, and lots of activities for visitors! From sunset and bird-watching cruises, to kayaking, boating and exploring

Find out more

Horizontal Falls

A truly intriguing natural phenomenon, the powerful Kimberley tides feed these waterfalls that not only flow on their side, but change direction twice a day! Visit by air, or by boat.

Find out more

Gibb River Road

An iconic outback drive linking temping swimming spots in beautiful gorges, with a backdrop of majestic mountain ranges and friendly hospitality on offer - sounds like a great road trip!

Find out more

Staircase to the Moon

On full moon nights from April to October, visitors and locals alike gather at locations along the western coastline to see a stunning, if brief, natural phenomenon - a staircase reaching to the moon

Find out more

Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls)

While it's one of the most remote sites in the Kimberley accessible by tourists, the four-tiered waterfalls known to the local Wunambal people as Punamii-Uunpuu are a wonderful reward for those who

Find out more

Cable Beach

Its 22km sweep of white sand bordered by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean is perhaps most famous for incredible sunsets and camel trains, but visitors to Broome will want to spend all day here

Find out more

GET INSPIRED

Itineraries

Ultimate Pilbara Road Trip

The Ultimate Pilbara Road Trip weaves its way through the entire Pilbara starting coastal in Onslow and finishing inland in Newman.

Three days in Broome

Beach fun, relaxation and all kinds of unique adventures. Sounds like fun? Our Broome itinerary will help you plan your holiday!

Four days on the Dampier Peninsula

Head north of Broome to enjoy the coastal paradise and cultural experiences on the Dampier Peninsula.

14 days on the Gibb

Tackle one of Australia's most iconic outback drives, soaking in all that the Kimberley has to offer.

6 days in Kununurra

Enjoy this action packed trip through Kununurra and the East Kimberley over 6 days or longer.

Visitor Centres

Wherever you see a sign for visitor centres in Australia’s North West, you can be assured of a warm welcome, helpful service and local knowledge.

Please visit or contact one of visitor centres listed below for all tourism enquiries and booking arrangements. Look for the blue and yellow italic 'i' sign to find an accredited visitor centre on your holiday route.

Tom Price Visitor Centre

The Tom Price Visitor Centre is located on Central Road, next to the Tom Price Library, right in the centre of town, and has a comprehensive range of information about Tom Price and the majestic

Karratha Tourism and Visitor Centre

Your first stop for information, advice and unforgettable experiences in around Karratha. We can tell you all that there is to know about Karratha and its surrounding areas including things to see and

Halls Creek Visitor Centre

Halls Creek Visitor Centre is a one-stop shop for all visitor information, holiday booking needs and fabulous souvenirs. Halls Creek sits on the northern edge of the Great Sandy Desert and is a

Port Hedland Visitor Centre

Located in the West End precinct in Port Hedland, this is your first stop when you reach the town. Staffed by long-term locals whose combined knowledge of the town and surrounding areas is worth its

Newman Visitor Centre

Newman Visitor Centre is located in the heart of Newman, adjacent from the shopping centre. Our staff offer visitors knowledge of the area and maps to explore our outback - an outdoor adventure

Purnululu Visitor Centre

Purnululu Visitors Centre is located at the end of the road leading into Purnululu National Park. This is the entry station for the park, and if you don’t have a WA Parks Pass you can pay your entry

Kununurra Visitor Centre

The Kununurra Visitor Centre is a not-for-profit organisation who aims to promote the Kununurra and East Kimberley region. We provide a support service to our members and impartial advice to tourists

Derby Visitor Centre

Our staff and operators live here and love it! Derby Visitor Centre is renowned for its friendly and helpful staff, who are experts on the Gibb River Rd and the Buccaneer Archipelago. They are more

See all Visitor Centres in the North West

Featured Blog Posts

Destination WA host Carmen Braidwood in Purnululu National Park. Image: Destination WA

Your video guide to Kununurra

Thinking of a trip to Kununurra this year or next? The team at Destination WA have done the leg work for you - they hopped on a flight from Perth, road-tested your itinerary and created this fantastic video guide.

Watch the video guide

Best of Lake Argyle Cruise with Lake Argyle Cruises

7 wonders of the Kimberley

If you had to pick the 7 wonders of the Kimberley, what would make it onto your list? Food & travel writer Fleur Bainger pondered that very question and created a mini Bucket List of Kimberley adventures.

Five unique experiences on the Dampier Peninsula

Adventurers and photographers Charlotte and James Maddock know their way around the Kimberley and Pilbara, and luckily for us love to share their travels! A favourite place of theirs to visit is the Dampier Peninsula, north of Broome - here are their recommendations for 5 unique experiences you can have too.

10 top things for your Broome Bucket List

So, you think you know Broome? Think again! Find out what's new and what's changed.

Discover more in the Bungles, Kununurra and Lake Argyle

Travelling to the eastern part of the Kimberley? We've put together a list of some of our favourite thing to do in this amazing part of the North West.

5 reasons to visit Broome in September & October

Why go to Broome in September and October? We can think of many, but here are 5 to get you started!

Taken by the Heart of the Kimberley

Guest bloggers Charlotte and James Maddock (@cjmaddoc Instagram) give some insight on their trips to Purnululu (the Bungles) as well as a fantastic 2 day itinerary!

7 great fishing spots in Pilbara

The Pilbara Coast offers something for everyone when it comes to fishing, whether it's land-based, fly-fishing or out on the open water!

Wander the Warlu Way

The Kimberley and Pilbara are like nowhere else on Earth – special, soulful places that stop you in your tracks and forge a reconnection with yourself and the land.

Feel the remarkable power of nature in its two and a half billion-year-old gorges and 350 million-year-old ranges, in its surging tides, horizontal waterfalls and staircase to the moon.