Kimberley   Attractions    

Afghan Cemetery - Wyndham  

This cemetery contains the graves of Afghan Camel drivers brought to Australia by Zamen Shar. These drivers carried supplies all over the Kimberley region. They provided the first freight service in the Kimberley. It is interesting to note that all o ...

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Alligator Hole - Wyndham  

Named in the early days before the discovery that there were no alligators in Australia. Swimming was once considered safe when the hole had a small population of freshwater crocodiles but the dangerous saltwater crocodile has started to appear in th ...

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Anastasia's Pool - Broome  

In Broome, see Anastasia’s Pool, a natural rock pool which is part of the history of the town and tells a touching story. The pool was modified by a former lighthouse keeper, to make it easy for his wife, Anastasia, to access. Anastasia suffered b ...

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Argyle Downs Homestead Museum - Kununurra  

In the late 1880s, at the beginning of the great Kimberley beef industry, Patsy Durack and his two brothers built the Argyle Downs Homestead after a two year trek from Queensland bringing with them wagons, carts and 2000 head of cattle. The homestead ...

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Bandicoot Bar - Kununurra  

Bandicoot Bar is a good fishing and picnic spot on the Ord River just below the Diverson Dam wall. The grassy beach is popular for fishing and also provides an attractive view of the dam wall and its turbulent waters. This beach is too dangerous for ...

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Beagle Bay - Broome  

Beagle Bay is one of three Aboriginal communities on the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, and an interesting part of Western Australian history. If you’re four wheel driving along the track to Cape Leveque it’s well worth a stop to see the Beag ...

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Bedford Memorial Park - Broome  

Located along Hamersley Street and in front of the Mercure Hotel, this small historical park is an interesting and peaceful spot. The park has wide expanses of green lawn, views of the waters of Roebuck Bay and many historical monuments and plaques. ...

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Bell Gorge - Derby  

Beautiful Bell Gorge, with its stunning waterfall, bushwalking and bird watching, lies within the Kimberley’s rugged King Leopold Range Conservation Park. During the wet season great volumes of water cascade down the waterfall, making it the perfec ...

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Black Rock Falls - Kununurra  

For a refreshing dip in a pristine Kimberley water hole visit Black Rock Falls near Kununurra. This is where the locals come to go swimming and enjoy a picnic. The waterfall is most spectacular in the wet season when water tumbles over a 30 metre ro ...

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Boab Prison Tree - Derby  

The massive ancient Boab Prison Tree is believed to be around 1,500 years old and sits on the outskirts of the remote northern town of Derby in Western Australia's rugged Kimberley region. The tree is an incredible 14 metres in diametre. With its h ...

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Botanical Gardens - Derby  

The Botanical Gardens in Derby were established in 1985. The gardens are a tranquil oasis containing many species of exotic palms. There is a library adjacent to the gardens featuring displays of Aboriginal artefacts, a bottle collection and works b ...

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Broome Historical Society Museum - Broome  

One of the best regional museums in Australia, the Broome Museum features a display on pearling and many old photographs and files which piece together the town's fascinating history. ...

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Buccaneer Archipelago - Derby  

More than 1,000 tiny islands make up the Buccaneer Archipelago, a cruising and fishing paradise which lies north west of the Kimberley town of Derby. This untouched region of Western Australia is also home to patches of rainforest, secluded beaches ...

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Buccaneer Rock - Broome  

Broome legend has it that Buccaneer explorer, William Dampier, came to the present town anchorage and landed a treasure chest of pirated pieces that he buried at Buccaneer Rock. His ghost is said to be seen there on a misty night with a lantern looki ...

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Cable Beach - Broome  

With 22 kilometres of sun-kissed white sand and turquoise water, Broome's Cable Beach is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to go swimming and watch the sunset into the Indian Ocean on a balmy, tropical night. Even though it's one of the w ...

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Cambridge Gulf - Wyndham  

The best way to view the spectacular Cambridge Gulf is from the Five Rivers Lookout on top of the Bastion Range. A 360 metre high vantage point giving you sweeping views across Wyndham Port to the Cambridge Gulf and the confluence of the Ord, Forres ...

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Canning Stock Route - Halls Creek  

The Canning Stock Route was created by Albert Canning for Kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets. Canning conducted a full survey from 1906 to 1907. He returned with a team in 1908 to sink the 51 wells along the 1850 kilome ...

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Cape Leveque - Broome  

Hit the red dirt road for a four wheel drive adventure to remote Cape Leveque on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome. This rugged and pristine slice of the Kimberley is famous for its Aboriginal heritage which continues to thrive. Equ ...

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Caroline Pool - Halls Creek  

Caroline's Pool is a natural waterhole near Old Halls Creek and it was once the main social and sporting area of the town. It is a pleasant picnic spot, and ideal for swimming during the wet season and the early part of the dry season. ...

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Celebrity Tree Park - Kununurra  

Check out the celebrities who’ve visited the East Kimberley hub of Kununurra at Celebrity Tree Park. Since the park opened in the late 1980s a number of celebrities have visited the town, some of whom who’ve come to see the Ord Irrigation Scheme ...

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China Wall - Halls Creek  

The China Wall is a natural white stone wall which looks just like a miniature ‘Great Wall of China’. It is located just outside of the town of Halls Creek, and is a great stop off for a picnic lunch. Enjoy a swim in the shady stream below before ...

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Chinatown - Broome  

Take a stroll through Chinatown, the original bustling centre of Broome, where pearl showrooms, galleries and cafes abound. Splash out on a pearl or two – it’s the ultimate memento of your trip to Broome. Chinatown has been a flourishing part of ...

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City of Ruins - Kununurra  

Viewed from a distance these rock pinnacles and outcrops look like the ruins of an ancient city. The City of Ruins provides an interesting walk. Take the signpost to the right from Weber Plains Road. ...

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Cockburn Range - Wyndham  

You can see the majestic orange cliffs of Cockburn Range in the East Kimberley on a four wheel driving trip along the Gibb River Road. Imposing and spectacular views are also on offer from the highway into Wyndham. The Cockburn Range is shaped like ...

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Crocodile Creek - Derby  

Crocodile Creek is an attraction visited by many of the tourist cruises exploring the Kimberley region. The creek has a fresh water pool with scenic falls cascading from above. Exploration of the surrounding area is a must. Take in the picturesque h ...

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Crocodile Lookout - Wyndham  

This former outlet from the Wyndham Meatworks attracted many large crocodiles. It is located on the gulf side of the Old Meatworks complex. The crocodiles are now fed daily for the benefit of tourists, mainly during the afternoon, evening and at nigh ...

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Crocodile Ridge - Kununurra  

A ridge on the skyline of the main body of water at Lake Argyle that takes the appearance of a crocodile basking in the sun. ...

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Crocodile Statue - Wyndham  

The Crocodile Statue is a friendly greeting at the entrance to Wyndham town as well as a gentle reminder that you are in estuarine crocodile country. Some of the quantities that went into its construction are five and a half kilometres of steel rod ...

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Dampier Peninsula - Broome  

The Dampier Peninsula is a remote area north of Broome. It is a special place offering many treats for the adventurous traveller, with spectacular unspoiled coastline, tranquil community settings and sleepy holiday retreats. You can swim in the spark ...

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Deep Sea Moonlight Pearls - Broome  

Susan Pender's "Deep Sea Moonlight Pearls" boutique in Broome features a collection of shell based and freshwater pearls along with pretty, witty and original jewellery designs with appeal to women of all ages. Susan's affordable price range allows ...

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Derby Jetty - Derby  

See massive tidal movements and be amazed by the power of the ocean at Derby Jetty in the Kimberley region. Located just north of Derby townsite, the jetty experiences the biggest tidal range in Australia – up to an incredible 12 metres. It’s a ...

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Derby Pioneer Cemetery - Derby  

The Derby Pioneer Cemetery dates back to the early pioneering days and reveals the hardships of those times. A great many graves are without headstones but those there tell of hard and painful times. A tangible reminder of the story of the Aboriginal ...

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Dimond Gorge - Derby  

Rugged and remote Dimond Gorge sits amidst the Kimberley outback near Mornington Wilderness Camp. Here, you can go bushwalking, swimming, canoeing and bird watching. You’ll be amazed by the rich colours of the 30 metre-high cliff walls and abunda ...

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Diversion Dam - Kununurra  

Kununurra’s Diversion Dam is part of the Ord Irrigation Scheme designed to harness the massive volume of water that flows down the Ord River for use in farming. Located about six kilometres west of the town, the dam diverts and regulates water fro ...

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Djugun Tribal Creations - Broome  

Djugun Tribal Creations is a not for profit organisation providing support and training to Broome’s emerging Artists. Tucked away in the light Industrial area of Clementson Street, we feature work from 21 artists including award winning artists Su ...

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Drovers Memorial - Wyndham  

The Drovers Memorial is a bench monument outside the Prison Department in the port. It was erected to commemorate the pioneer drovers of the north who braved many hardships and lost their lives to bring cattle to the meatworks. ...

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Drysdale River National Park - Derby  

Isolated and remote Drysdale River National Park is untouched outback wilderness at its best. One of the best ways to access this pristine slice of Australia is by taking a scenic flight where you’ll see spectacular gorges, cliffs and waterfalls, ...

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Fitzroy River - Fitzroy Crossing  

The mighty Fitzroy River is one of the Kimberley region’s most important and iconic waterways, carving out ancient gorges and flowing through rugged hills and plains for a distance of 750 kilometres. It flows through Geikie Gorge National Park an ...

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Five Rivers Lookout - Wyndham  

See where five mighty Kimberley rivers meet and flow into the ocean at Five Rivers Lookout in Wyndham. There are spectacular views across the Ord, Forest, King, Durack and Pentecost Rivers. You can also see where the rivers enter the Cambridge Gulf a ...

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Flying Boat Wrecks - Broome  

The wreck of three Royal Dutch Air Force Flying Boats lay half buried in the mud at Roebuck Bay. The boats were destroyed by a Japanese Air Raid in 1942 while moored near the jetty. Only seen at minus tides, these wrecks remain as evidence of the fly ...

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Fossil Downs Homestead - Fitzroy Crossing  

Those fortunate enough to see the Fossil Downs Homestead will marvel at the determination that built this glorious two storey mansion in this difficult hard country. Built by W.N.M. (Bill) MacDonald, nephew of Williek, one of the leaders of the Grea ...

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Frostys Pool - Derby  

Located adjacent to Myall's Bore, Frosty's Pool was nicknamed after a platoon member, Charles L V Frost. It was built in 1944 as a bathing area for troops stationed in the area during the Second World War. This is one of the few remaining reminders ...

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Ganada - Broome  

Ganada is a retail outlet of Indigenous art and craft, gifts and souvenirs. Located in the Paspaley Plaza Shopping Centre in the heart of Broome, it's a great location for the average shopper. If you're looking for an authentic Aboriginal souvenir or ...

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Gantheaume Point - Broome  

At Gantheaume Point near Broome see ancient dinosaur footprints that are more than 120 million years old. You can see the footprints in the rocky reef area when the tide it low. A plaster cast of the tracks has been embedded at the top of the cliff f ...

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Geikie Gorge - Fitzroy Crossing  

For a taste of Aboriginal culture and stunning outback scenery, visit Geikie Gorge near the town of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The flood waters of the Fitzroy River have carved out the ancient 30 metre deep gorge ...

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Geikie Gorge National Park - Fitzroy Crossing  

See fresh water crocodiles, all manner of birdlife, and other native animals like dingos and wallabies at Geikie Gorge National Park in the Kimberley region. The main attraction is the multi-coloured cliffs of Geikie Gorge where the Fitzroy River has ...

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Gibb River Road - Derby  

The Kimberley's iconic Gibb River Road is one of Australia's classic four wheel drive adventures. Stretching from Derby to Wyndham, it spans 670 kilometres across a timeless landscape of red rock, gorges, waterholes and massive cattle stations. Acc ...

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Horizontal Waterfalls - Derby  

The magnificent Horizontal Waterfall at Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago is created by massive tidal movements, among the biggest in the world. The white water ocean banking up against one side of a narrow cliff passage creates the waterfall ...

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Ivanhoe Crossing - Kununurra  

Go barramundi fishing at Ivanhoe Crossing a short drive north of Kununurra in the East Kimberley. Ivanhoe Crossing is a causeway built over the mighty Ord River – and beware, this is salt water crocodile country! Snare an elusive barra from a boat ...

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Japanese Cemetery - Broome  

Gain an appreciation for the lives sacrificed by the Japanese migrants who settled in Broome to prosper from Broome’s lucrative pearling industry. The Japanese Cemetery in Broome is the largest Japanese cemetery in Australia, and dates back to 1896 ...

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editors picks

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The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

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Cradle Mountain

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Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

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Keswick Island, Whitsunday's

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Shelter from the rain

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Eumundi Market

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Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

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