'Kimberley Calling'
The wet and dry season characterise the landscape here and the best time to visit is between March and November with low rainfall and temperatures in the region of 28-34 Celsius. The rocky landscapes of the Kimberley are among the oldest on Earth aged at more than two billion years, littered with up to 60,000-year-old aboriginal rock art.
Broome is the main access point into the area and from here you can visit the coast which boasts the largest and most diverse dinosaur footprints in the world described as the ‘cretaceous equivalent of the Serengeti’. The coastline also homes Camden Sound, one of the largest Humpback whale birthing zones in the world between June and September. The Sound extends to the Prince Regent River where you can spot powerful salt water crocodiles. The ocean and water ways are a bird lovers delight, spot sea turtles and Dugongs, fish for the mighty barramundi, dive some of the greatest dive spots in the world!
The Bungle Bungle ranges found in the Purnululu National Park are not to be missed. These striped, beehive shaped domes lay undiscovered until 1983, earning world heritage status twenty years later. Other highlights include the 260ft tall King George Falls and the Gibb River Road for those looking for a true outback adventure.
There are many ways to visit the region and travel styles to suit all tastes and budgets. I can design self-drive itineraries and recommend the best escorted touring. Cruising the ocean and waterways of this region is an incredible way to see experience it. There are a handful of cruise operators who have been granted access to this slice of paradise and there are some wonderful options to choose from.
Having spent a few months working in this area I know it well. Drop me a line for more information about the Kimberley, or any trip you have planned, and I will be delighted to hear from you.
