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Wyndham , Kimberley & North West |
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| Alligator Hole is a salt water crocodile habitat where you can see the mighty ‘Salty’ at home in the wild. Witness these fascinating prehistoric creatures basking in the sun along the sand banks or lazing in the cool waters with their head just visible on the water’s surface.
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Broome , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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 badly from arthritis and found relief in the warm water of the Indian O |
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Kununurra , Kimberley & North West |
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| Bandicoot Bar at the base of the Ord River Diversion Dam wall just outside Kununurra is the base on which the Diversion Dam has been built.
Fishing is not allowed within a 200 metre distance of the radial gates of the Diversion Dam. Boats can be put in the water at the Lions Park Boat Ramp and you can fish downstream |
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Broome , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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 Beagle Bay Sacred Heart Church with its mother of pearl shell altar. The chur |
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Derby , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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 perfect place for a refreshing swim.
Make sure you bring your camera as Bell |
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Kununurra , Kimberley & North West |
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| For a refreshing dip after wet season rain 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 rock cliff into a pool area below.
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Derby , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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 hollow centre and door cut into its side, the Boab Prison Tree was onc |
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Broome , Kimberley & North West |
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| Broome Historical Society Museum offers an insightful look into Broome’s diverse cultural history. Take a walk through the charming 1890s former general store, which is now the town’s museum. Check out the well presented visual displays, photographs and artefacts to learn all about the history of Broome.
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Derby , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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 and a fringe of mangroves - all set in a bright turquoise tropical sea |
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Dampier , Kimberley & North West |
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| Burrup Peninsula is home to one of Australia’s most incredible aboriginal rock art sites.
Part of the Dampier Archipelago on the north west coast, the Burrup Peninsula contains the largest concentration of rock art in the world.
It’s believed there could be up to a million carvings, making it one of the best places t |
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Broome , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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 world's best beaches, it's still possible to find your own secluded sl |
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Wyndham , Kimberley & North West |
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| Cambridge Gulf borders Western Australia and the Northern Territory and provides a meeting place for five rivers. The aptly named Five Rivers Lookout on the top of the Bastion Range provides a spectacular view of the Ord River, Pentecost River, Durack River, Forrest River and King River flowing into the gulf.
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| The Canning Stock Route was originally created by Albert Canning in 1908 for Kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets. Covering some 51 wells and stretching 2013 kilometres from Halls Creek to Wiluna, the Canning Stock Route now forms one of the most remote and challenging four wheel drive tracks |
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Port Hedland , Kimberley & North West |
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| Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve is situated on a picturesque beach with pristine white sands that stretch as far as the eye can see. The clear blue water is a spectacular welcome to the start of the famous Eighty Mile Beach. This well travelled stretch of beach is well placed on the tourist trail between Port Hedland an |
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Broome , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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.
Equally famous are the striking colours of the landscape where dramatic |
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Newman , Kimberley & North West |
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| Carawine Gorge is a little known recreation spot, popular with the Marble Bar locals, as well as visitors who don’t mind getting off the beaten track. Swim in the crystal clear water, try your hand at fishing or just sit back and admire the abundant birdlife.
Camp on the bank of this spectacular gorge and take your |
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Halls Creek , Kimberley & North West |
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| Caroline Pool is a picturesque natural waterhole amidst a tranquil setting which is great for a refreshing swim. Take advantage of the pleasant surroundings to enjoy a swim in the cool clear waters and enjoy a picnic on the shore.
Situated a five minute drive from Old Halls Creek, the pool was the town’s main recreat |
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Kununurra , Kimberley & North West |
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| 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.
Stars including John Farnham, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Baz L |
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Marble Bar , Kimberley & North West |
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| Enjoy the tranquil scenic charm of Chinaman’s Pool, which is a popular swimming and picnic spot adjacent to the Marble Bar Pool in Marble Bar. Known as the hottest town in Australia, it is a great spot to enjoy a refreshing dip in the beautiful clear water.
Like an oasis in the desert, the pool attracts an abundance o |
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Derby , Kimberley & North West |
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| Visit Myalls Bore, near Derby to witness the ingenuity of the early farmers who drew water from the depths of the earth to fill a massive 120 metre long trough. Built in the early 1900s, the impressive historic trough provided water for up to 1000 head of cattle at a time.
See the windmill that now pumps the water i |
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Tours & Attractions
Kimberley Cruising eco tours
Diversity Charter Company offers a unique range of cruising eco tours, personally designed group tours and fishing tours to take you to Australia’s remote Kimberley coast.