The Kimberley: Your 2023 Travel Guide | Australia's North West

A Kimberley holiday offers some of Western Australia’s most unique wilderness experiences – experiences that will capture your imagination.

Covering nearly 423,000 square kilometres, this ancient region has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth.

Hidden in the region’s heart, remarkable landscapes, spectacular gorges and thundering waterfalls provide the perfect backdrop for a Kimberley holiday adventure in Western Australia’s north. And on its coast lie some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, untouched coral atolls and rugged islands with an amazing variety of marine life.

Coastal and outback towns of the Kimberley region offer vastly diverse experiences. Visit Kununurra and Derby, the eastern and western gateways to the Kimberley. And stop by at the rugged pioneering towns of Wyndham, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek.

Wilderness adventures can be found in every corner of the region. Your Kimberley holiday could take you to Western Australia’s World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park, featuring the famous beehive-shaped Bungle Bungles. Or you could find yourself in the magnificent Mitchell River National Park and the beautiful waterways of Danggu Geike Gorge National Park.

You can follow ancient cave systems at Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park. Walk through the spectacular Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge). Cruise the vast inland sea of Lake Argyle. Or explore one of the world’s largest meteorite craters at Wolfe Creek Crater National Park.

While Broome’s Cable Beach is classed as one of the world’s best beaches, there are also many world-class attractions to be found just off the coast in the Kimberley region. On a snorkel or dive tour of Rowley Shoals Marine Park you can swim with over 650 species of fish. And Kimberley cruises to the Buccaneer Archipelago, give you the chance to witness amazing tidal movements at the Horizontal Falls. Extended cruises can take you to places precious few have been privileged to see.

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Gibb River Road

Turning off the bitumen and going ‘over the range’ on the Gibb River Road is a truly unique Aussie 4WD outback adventure.

Bungle Bungle Range

One of the world’s most fascinating geological landmarks, the orange and black sandstone domes, known as the Bungle Bungles, rise 300 metres above the grass-covered plain of Purnululu National Park in

Mitchell Plateau

Home to the spectacular multi-tiered Mitchell Falls, the Mitchell Plateau also offers spectacular views of wild escarpments and tropical rainforests as well as some world-class fishing.

Kimberley Coast

The Kimberley Coast is a largely untouched wilderness of striking contrasts, with 12,000 kilometres of pindan cliffs, pristine white sands and clear turquoise waters teeming with marine life,

Windjana Gorge

Enjoy a walk through this 3km long gorge, part of the 375 million year old Devonian reef system, and a place of deep cultural significance for local Aboriginal people.

Lake Argyle

Lake Argyle is one of the biggest man made lakes in the southern hemisphere and home to more than 70 islands.

Ord River

The Ord River and its tributaries form one of the most significant waterways in Australia, producing the second largest flow volume in Western Australia.

Getting to the North West

How to get to the Kimberley & Pilbara, fly, drive or hop on a bus!

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Explore the Kimberley's outback towns

Fitzroy Crossing

Set on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River, Fitzroy Crossing is a true outback town, and a great base for exploration of the nearby Devonian National Parks.

Halls Creek

Halls Creek is the gateway to some of the Kimberleys spectacular outback drives and natural attractions such as Wolfe Creek Crater and the Bungle Bungle Range.

Wyndham

Wyndham has the character and spirit of a true Kimberley outback town. Visit the Five Rivers Lookout to see the mouth of the King, Pentecost, Durack, Forest and Ord Rivers in the Cambridge Gulf.

Derby

Derby is the western gateway to adventure in the Kimberley and is also a great place to experience the incredible tidal movements of the King Sound.

Kununurra

Kununurra is surrounded by vast, stunning landscapes, remarkable waterways and lush farmland and is the perfect backdrop for outback adventure.

Kimberley Visitor Centres

Where to go, what to see, how to get there? Get some local advice from the friendly teams at the visitor centres throughout the Kimberley region.

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

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

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

Broome Visitor Centre

Our staff here at the Broome Visitor Centre staff know and love Broome and the Kimberley region. We can provide you with expert advice on local attractions, accommodation, tours, special events, tide

The Kimberley

A Kimberley holiday offers some of Western Australia’s most unique wilderness experiences – experiences that will capture your imagination.

Covering nearly 423,000 square kilometres, this ancient region has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth.