Best time
May – September
Ideal length
5–14 days
Base yourself
Broome or Kununurra
The Kimberley is one of the planet's last true wilderness regions — three times the size of England with fewer than 40,000 people. Expect boab trees, striped beehive domes, remote stations and gorges you'll have to yourself.
Tour highlights
Purnululu (Bungle Bungles)
Orange-and-black striped domes, best seen on a scenic flight.
Gibb River Road
660 km of corrugated adventure linking gorges and cattle stations.
Horizontal Falls
Tidal currents surge through narrow gaps in the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Insider tips
- A guided 4WD tour beats self-driving unless you're experienced off-road.
- Book a year ahead for the peak July school holidays.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Gibb River Road?
About 660 km between Derby and the Great Northern Highway near Kununurra/Wyndham, mostly unsealed.
How much is a Horizontal Falls tour?
Half-day seaplane tours from Broome start from around $1,295 per person; overnight tours start from around $1,395.
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