Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Broome & the Kimberley
Why Go?
Australia's last frontier is a wild land of remote, spectacular scenery spread over huge dis-
tances, with a severe climate, a sparse population and minimal infrastructure. Larger than
75% of the world's countries, the Kimberley is hemmed by impenetrable coastline and un-
forgiving deserts. In between lie vast boab-studded spinifex plains, palm-fringed gorges,
desolate mountains and magnificent waterfalls. It is a true adventure: each dry season a
steady flow of explorers search for the real outback along the Gibb River Road.
Aboriginal culture runs deep, from the Dampier Peninsula, where neat communities wel-
come visitors to country, to distant Mitchell Plateau, where ancient Wandjina and Gwion
Gwion stand vigil over sacred waterholes.
Swashbuckling Broome (home to iconic Cable Beach, camel-tinged sunsets and amber-
hued watering holes) and practical Kununurra (with its irrigation miracle) bookend the re-
gion.
When to Go
Apr
Fly over thundering Mitchell and King George Falls.
May
Broome's at its greenest right before the tourist tide.
Sep & Oct
Hit Purnululu and the Gibb River Road as the season winds down.
Best Cafes
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Whale Song (
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)
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12 Mile (
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