 Visit the Kimberley WA
Wild and wonderful, the Kimberley is one of the world's last great wilderness areas.
Covering more than 420,000 square kilometres (261,000 miles), an area three times the size of England, it is home to only 25,000 people.
This means that there are fewer people per kilometre than almost any other place on the planet.
Remote and rugged, its landscape is truly spectacular.
With wide horizons, ancient gorges, picture-book rock pools and pristine beaches, it is a special place that will linger in your mind long after you have left.
 One of the most unusual sights in the Kimberley is the Horizontal 'two-way' waterfall of Talbot Bay in the Buchaneer Archipelago. Take a trip into Purnululu National Park where you will marvel at the thousands of huge beehive-shaped mounds of the Bungle Bungle. Striped in orange and black colours, these sandstone mounds rise majestically from the red earth and are one of Western Australia's most significant natural features.
Cruise the waters of the mighty Fitzroy River. See where it has cut deep into the landscape producing the wonderful Geikie Gorge that is bordered by sheer walls of yellow, orange and grey.
On the coast is the township of Broome, a tranquil tropical spot, world famous for its pearling industry. Relax and unwind on the soft clean sands of Cable Beach, swim in clear turquoise waters. The beach extends 24 kilometres (15 miles) so you can choose a different spot every day and never get tired of the view.
 Travel further north along the remote and pristine Kimberley coastline and you will find the Buccaneer Archipelago or 'Thousand Islands'. Rugged red cliffs, cooling waters and white sandy beaches abound.
The Buccaneer Archipelago is situated 50-100 kilometres North-West of Derby and accessible by a 35 minute light aircraft flight to Cockatoo Island or a boat cruise from Derby
The Kimberley has a tropical summer and dry winter and this diverse climate changes the landscape from season to season.
Whichever season you choose you are sure to agree that Mother Nature was remarkable when she created the Kimberley.
For more information on travelling to Kimberley and the North West region visit Western Australia Tourism's website or alternatively the regional tourism website of the Kimberley offer very useful information.
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WA's National Parks & Reserves can be closed at times because of bushfire danger, Cyclone or flooding and other natural emergencies. Phone 1300 657 721 for emergency alerts or visit the FESA for more information. Find out about the National Parks and forests of WA by visititing CALM. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.
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Disclaimer: The information contained about this region is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Break Loose Publishing disclaim any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For our complete Disclaimer please follow the link at the foot of the page.
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