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Cape Leveque, WA
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.
The drive from Broome takes about three hours and is often rough, but for ultimate seclusion, and awesome natural beauty, it's well worth the effort.
This rugged and pristine slice of the Kimberley is famous for its Aboriginal heritage which continues to thrive. Equally famous are the striking colours of the landscape where dramatic red-rock cliffs meet bone-white sand and clear turquoise water.
The area is popular for swimming, snorkelling, boating and whale watching. The fishing is world class - throw in a line from the side of a boat to catch mackerel, tuna, cobia and sailfish. You can learn more about Aborignial culture on bush-tucker, tag-along and mud crabbing tours.
From July until October there is plenty of action just offshore with
humpback whales on their annual migration south making for spectacular
beachside viewing.
Dinghies are available for hire for fishing in the waters around Cape
Leveque, while snorkelling gear is on loan for just $5 from the local
shop.
Accommodation at Cape Leveque ranges from camping and beach shacks to fully equipped safari tents with decking overlooking the sea.
The trip from Broome usually takes around three and a half hours in a four wheel drive on an unsealed road which is sometimes closed during the wet season. You can also reach Cape Leveque by booking a four wheel drive day trip from Broome, or enjoy a scenic flight over the area for a bird's eye view.
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Broome
- The western gateway to the northern Kimberley Region, Broome is a sunny paradise of white sandy beaches and pristine turquoise waters that now attracts tourists from around the world.
