Visit the Kimberley

Picture: Bungle Bungles, World Heritage Area

Often described as one of the world’s last great wildernesses, the Kimberley has an immense and complex landscape that encompasses spectacular gorges, waterfalls and cave systems, pockets of lush rainforest and an astonishing variety of wildlife.

Huge turtles, predatory fresh and saltwater crocodiles share this ancient land with Australia’s unique marsupial kangaroos and wallabies. Floral treasures abound including many coloured wildflowers, waterlilies, pandanus palms, fan palms and magnificent boab trees.

The Kimberley is a vast and pristine area that is an unforgettable adventure to explore. To truly appreciate the wonders of the Kimberley region, it is best to take some time, meet the people, absorb the history and take in the natural beauty.

The Kimberley comprises four local governments (further information on individual Shire websites):

Shire of Broome;

Shire of Derby West Kimberley;

Shire of Halls Creek; and

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley.

The Google maps tool below enables users to zoom in and out and explore some of the Kimberley region (click ‘+’ for zooming in and ‘–‘ for zooming out).

Australia’s North West Tourism can provide a wealth of tourism-related information for the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. There are also a number of Visitor Centres around the region that provide further information.

Town Information

Distances

The following chart shows relative distances in kilometres between Kimberley towns and Perth, the State capital.

Distances between Kimberley towns and Perth

Indigenous People

There are around 200 Indigenous communities across the Kimberley.

• The Department of Indigenous Affairs provides a range of maps that detail Indigenous communities.
• The Kimberley Language Resource Centre has developed a comprehensive map detailing Aboriginal languages across the Kimberley.
• The National Native Title Tribunal provides up to date information regarding Native Title claims and determinations 

Page last updated: Wed Dec 12 2018 4:27:18 PM