Discover the magical wilderness of the Kimberly in the North-West corner of WA (Western Australia)
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Prepare to be captivated by the rugged gorges, epic waterfalls and incandescent oceans of the Kimberly. Enjoy a camel ride on the beach of Broome, then 4WD the Gibb River Road for the opportunity to marvel at the bee-hive striped bungle-bungles, swim in Emma gorge and relax into the natural hot springs near El Questro along the journey. The Kimberly invites the culture and the history capturing the true essence of Australia. It provides endless picturesque landscape and natural beauty far beyond the imagination of anyone who hasn't witnessed it first hand. Aside from all this, the Kimberly is great for food and retail, including indigenous art, exquisite pearls and other pearl jewellery. Whether you are a retired couple looking to see something new, or your young and looking for an adventure, perhaps a family vacation unplugged from the rest of the world is something you would absolutely adore, the Kimberly is right for you!
Some unique landform worth checking out...
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The bungle bungle range- this landform is the major component of the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia. The traditional inhabitants of the land were the Kitja people. On your trip enjoy a scenic flight over the range and learn the story of these unbelievable rocks!
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Outdoor gorges- Western Australia is home to some pretty spectacular outback gorges, many of which are found in the Kimberly. This includes Emma gorge, Catherine gorge and cathedral gorge. The deep gorges are cool and shady in the hot dry desert with creeks, waterfalls, and rock pools hiding at the base of the red walled rocks. Go for a walk amongst the rock and earth then relax with a book or sitting around with the people you love, jumping into the cold water and refreshing the body and mind. If you are elderly, getting down to the water may be harder but going with a tour group makes it easier and if not there will almost always be an alternative path.
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The Prison Tree- the Kimberly region is the only place in the world that the unusual boab tree can be found. If you are travelling down the 'Gibb River Road' you will see many of this particular type of tree. 'The Prison Tree' is one of the largest of the trees and is hollow with a hole cut into it, used by early police as an overnight lock up. This was especially used against the Aborginal people, photos and stories surrounding billboards by the tree. If you are looking into an insight into the history of Australia, especially the conflict between the indigenous people and settlers then this is a must see.
weather- when should i visit?
The kimberley has two seasons - wet and dry. Being so close to the equator the weather is tropical.
There is no defined start and finish to the seasons as mother nature is often unpredictable but generally the dry season runs from from April to October and the wet season from November to March. The best time to go is the dry season months between may and september, this is also the most popular time to visit. The biggest drawbacks to the wet season are the almost constant rain, approach of dangerous animals (e.g. box jelly fish, salt water crocodiles) and the Gibb River road being closed.
There is no defined start and finish to the seasons as mother nature is often unpredictable but generally the dry season runs from from April to October and the wet season from November to March. The best time to go is the dry season months between may and september, this is also the most popular time to visit. The biggest drawbacks to the wet season are the almost constant rain, approach of dangerous animals (e.g. box jelly fish, salt water crocodiles) and the Gibb River road being closed.
FLORA AND FAUNA
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The Kimberley is home to an amazing array of animals- mammals, marsupials, snakes, crocodiles and birds. To name a few specifically theres dingos, possums, wallabies, flying foxes, bandicoots, both fresh and salt water crocodiles. (note: salt water crocodiles are much more dangerous where as fresh waters are less aggressive and won't attack unless provoked) Snakes like taipan, king brown, western brown and death adders. And birds such as the White bellied sea eagle, osprey and rock-pigeons.
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Species of tree and other plants commonly found in the Kimberly region include livistonia palm and cycads, wollybutts, Kimberley bauinia, eucalypts and of course the aforementioned boab tree.