Discover former coral reefs that make breath-taking gorges, watch beehive domes stretch into the sky and waterfalls fall in the depths. The breath-taking natural beauty of the Kimberley region awaits with exploring billions of years of Australian history. See freshwater crocodiles close up, bearing thousands of years of history on their scaly humpback. A fantastic journey with 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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The Spinifex is an iconic hotel in the Kimberley. The Hotel provides guests with a range of facilities including a full bar, restaurant, and TAB, plus brand new motel style accommodation, swimming pool, BBQ’s, and a conference room.
Set amongst maintained gardens, with wide verandahs and pathways that connect the accommodation building to the reception complex, the Kimberley Hotel is an oasis in an otherwise rugged outback landscape. Features include an attractive colonial style Sports Lounge, Saloon Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and in-ground pool. There is a restaurant, bar and saloon bar to relax at.
Kununurra Country Club Resort is a central sanctuary from which to access Western Australia’s extraordinary East Kimberley. Retreat in the comfort of this centrally-located Resort accommodation, less than 5km to the Kununurra airport, and on the doorstep to iconic natural wonders and hallmark attractions including the Bungle Bungles, Lake Argyle and the Ord River. The property displays local art and photography throughout. The restaurant’s focus is on celebrating locally-produced ingredients. There is a swimming pool, a bar and grill which is one of the towns most popular! There is also complimentary WIFI throughout the resort.
Set in the picturesque Katherine region this property offers a mix of accommodation options set in lovely grounds with good facilities. There are 2 swimming pools, a garden bar, a restaurant and outdoor BBQ areas.
This village-style property is located beneath a canopy of trees beside Yellow Water Billabong, home to world-renowned Yellow Water Cruises, where crocodiles and birds are seen on the flood plain amongst Paperbark, Pandanus and Fresh Water Mangroves.
The Lodge offers an inviting shaded swimming pool, bistro-style dining, bars, petrol station and a store that offers locally-made crafts as well a wide range of essentials for touring. The Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre is just five minutes from Cooinda and many local attractions are within easy travelling distance.
Here you can find ancient landscapes with thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, wandering wetlands, exotic wildlife and ancient rock art. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage listing renowned for both its cultural and natural values. It is a biodiverse nature reserve with terrain encompassing wetlands, rivers and sandstone escarpments, it’s home to some 2,000 plant species and wildlife from saltwater crocodiles and flatback turtles to birds. Aboriginal rock paintings, dating to prehistoric times, can be viewed at sites such as Nourlangie, Nanguluwur and Ubirr.
Katherine is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is situated on the Katherine River, after which it is named, 320 kilometres southeast of Darwin. This is where the Outback meets the tropics and you can discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. Nature comes alive at Katherine Gorge you can cruise, canoe or fly along the Gorge by helicopter.
Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory Darwin and is a coastal city, situated along the western shoreline of the Northern Territory. The water meets the land from the Beagle Gulf, which extends out into the Timor Sea. Darwin’s proximity to Southeast Asia makes the city’s location a key link between Australia and countries such as Indonesia and East Timor. This tends gives it a diverse range of dining and cultural influences. It’s also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. Also near the water is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art, plus a pearling lugger and other seafaring vessels.
A multicultural melting pot, Broome is a tropical delight and the gateway to the Kimberley, one of the world’s great wildernesses. Beginning life as a pearling town in the 1880s, Broome was a wild frontier, attracting workers from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan and Europe. Along with strong Indigenous cultures, these influences are all here today, giving Broome a vibe unlike anywhere else. Red dirt sits beside aqua ocean, pearl boutiques rub shoulders with laid-back breweries, and activities range from world-class diving to unhurried camel-rides.
Emma Gorge is one of the Kimberley’s most spectacular and accessible gorges, set in the one-million-acre wilderness of El Questro. A lot of people enjoy the cool shade and dramatic beauty of its sheer 65-metre cliffs as they take a refreshing dip under the graceful droplet waterfall. To reach Emma Gorge, it’s just a 50-minute drive from Kununurra via the epic Gibb River Road – one of Australia’s most unique four wheel drive adventures. Access is between May and September (dry season). There is also a hike on the Emma Gorge Walk Trail. Other El Questro highlights include four wheel drive safaris to the spectacular Cockburn Ranges, afternoon cruises along Chamberlain Gorge, a relaxing dip in Zebedee Thermal Springs and a chance to chase the mighty barramundi.
Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia located at the eastern extremity of the Kimberley approximately 45 kilometres from the border with the Northern Territory. It is a great base to explore some of Western Australia’s most remarkable natural attractions, including World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and its beehive-shaped Bungle Bungle Range. Adventure is synonymous with Kununurra, home to lakes, rivers, waterfalls and barramundi. It’s easy to see why the name means “Big Water” in the language of local Aboriginal people, who have roamed this landscape for thousands of years.
Geikie Gorge is situated at the junction of the Oscar and the Geikie Ranges 20 km outside the small Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing. The Fitzroy River has carved a 30 metre deep gorge into the remains of the ancient limestone barrier reef that existed here in the Devonian period.
When the Fitzroy is in wet-season full flood it covers the whole national park. Those floods rise over 16 metres up the gorge walls. The continuous rise and fall of the water has left the bottom of the walls bleached white. And this unusual sight makes Geikie Gorge very popular with photographers.
At Geike Gorge you will join your local guide on a relaxing boat cruise. Take in the magnificent colours and structure of the gorge’s stone walls. Watch for freshwater crocodiles, fruit bats and wallabies as the 30 metre high walls of the gorge tower above you.
Trawl along Katherine River through Nitmuluk National Park and take in the dramatic scenery as you move deeper into the stunning Katherine Gorge. With its abundant waterways, including rivers, gorges, pools and waterfalls, this region is where the outback meets the tropics. For fabulous views of remote and dramatic scenery, a boat journey is a must on your Northern Territory itinerary. Take this relaxing cruise at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge where you’ll really feel the spirituality of the land and marvel at the gorges while you spot wildlife and learn about the history and culture of the local Traditional Owners, the Jawoyn people.
Travel deep into Kakadu for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. You should see a stunning variety of birdlife such as sea eagles, brolgas and with any luck, fascinating little kingfishers. You’ll also see feared estuarine crocodiles basking in the muddy shallows.
About one third of Australia’s bird species are represented in Kakadu National Park, with at least 60 species found in the wetlands. Whistling Ducks and Magpie Geese are the most abundant. Eagles can be seen hovering searching for prey. And at times you will see distinctive Jabirus and may even get to see Brolgas dancing.
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