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What to Expect in the Kimberley Region

27 August 2021
Horizontal Falls, Talbot Bay

The Kimberley’s is a remote location in Western Australia spanning a total of 420, 000 square kilometres. The vast remoteness with a largely undisturbed landscape, this truly spectacular location is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the Australian landscape and explore its rich history. The Kimberley Region offers a huge variety of diverse outback landscapes and stunning beaches. It gives people the opportunity to enjoy diving and snorkelling amongst the marine life. From lush landscapes and amazing gorges to beautiful waterfalls, rainforests and sandy deserts, this blog will go through what to expect in the Kimberley region.

Seasons

The Kimberley has a distinct wet and dry season unlike our traditional winter or summer. The dry season is the most popular time of year for people to visit. Welcome clear skies, warm but comfortable days and almost no rain. The weather during the dry season is more stable. This allows for you to explore the whole of the Kimberley region.

The wet season is hot and humid, often accompanied by thunderstorms and in some years monsoon like rains. The wet season can be spectacular as the rivers, gorges and bodies of water are full and teaming with wildlife. Still an amazing time to visit the Kimberley.

Nature, Landscape and Wildlife

The Kimberley area is one of the most geologically, ecologically, and biologically diverse regions in the country. It is one of the biggest untouched natural areas left in both Australia and around the world. You can find the amazing and unusual Boab trees in the remote Kimberley region. With their unique wide bases and thin neck, this remarkable tree is found along the Gibb River Road, Broom and Cable beach.

The Kimberley region is seen as a refuge for threatened and endangered animals from the ocean and coastal regions, through to the vast inland. You may be lucky enough to see humpback whales, dugongs, marine turtles, sharks, dolphins and endangered birdlife. This unique part of Australia is also home to many other native animals including dingoes, wallaby’s, bilbies and many reptiles.

Aerial view of Western Beach, Kooljaman at Cape Leveque

Aboriginal Culture in the Kimberley

The Kimberley region is full of culturally rich experiences. Australian indigenous people who are the traditional custodians of the land have an incredibly strong connection to the local community and country. Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island people make up about 41% of the population in the Kimberley Region. They are highly regarded and involved in protecting the history, culture and preservation of the land, ecosystems, and scared rock art.

The region is known for vast amounts of ancient rock art, beautifully painted on sandstone depicting stories and song lines that have been passed down through generations. Some of the best locations to experience rock art are Mitchell Plateau, Kimberley Coastline, including Vansittart Bay, and Eagle Falls. Additionally, there are sites along the Gibb River Road.

Luxury in the Kimberley

You can explore this beautiful remote location in luxury from helicopter tours, cruises, and boutique accommodation. Often a tour is the best way to do the Kimberley if you want a luxury experience. All the hard work is done, you can just enjoy your holiday. Take half day helicopter flights from Broome and see the beauty of the coastal Kimberley from above. This includes seeing the famous Horizontal Falls, Cockatoo Island and Buccaneer Archipelago which consists of thousands of tiny rock islands on the crystal blue water.

You can also take a flight over the spectacular Bungle Bungle Ranges. Take luxury cruises to truly experience the Kimberley and everything it has to offer. With different cruises offering both short and longer trips, you can explore pockets of the area like the King George Falls and the Hunter River and Broome. You can visit many places only accessible by boat. You’ll get the chance to see untouched and largely unseen rock art and indigenous locations.

There is amazing luxury accommodation while exploring the region. Options like the Kimberley Coastal Camp located right on the ocean in the far north of the Kimberley region. El Questro Homestead located in the heart of regional Kimberley is an exclusive and luxury retreat sitting on the Chamberlain River. Often guided tours have bookings in place, so this can be a great way to explore and stay in luxury accommodation.

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