Set on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Fitzroy Crossing is a quintessential Australian outback town. The small settlement services local stations and acts as a convenient stopover for travellers exploring the scenic Kimberley area, as well as those en-route to the Bungle Bungles Purnululu National Park, Kununurra and Darwin. From here, it's also easy to visit nearby Geikie Gorge National Park, a scenic waterway with towering cliffs and abundant wildlife; Tunnel Creek, an impressive cave system decorated with aboriginal rock paintings and speleothems; and Windjana Gorge, one of the Kimberley area's most beautiful gorges.
Purnululu National Park, also known as the Bungles National Park, is an exceptionally scenic World Heritage park that is home to the Bungle Bungle mountain range, one of the most striking geological landmarks in Western Australia. This remote stretch of wilderness is famous for its impressive sandstone domes striped with orange and grey bands, often likened to giant beehives. Visitors can marvel at this incredible natural wonder on a scenic flight, an exhilarating hike, or an adventurous four-wheel-drive tour. Aboriginal people are thought to have lived in this region for more than 40,000 years, and the park holds rich, enduring traces of their occupation, such as ancient rock art and burial sites. The park also features an abundance of rare wildlife, tropical pools, craggy gorges, beautiful waterfalls and the lovely Ord River.
Located in Western Australia, Lake Argyle is Australia's second largest freshwater man-made reservoir. Dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Kimberley’, the vast freshwater lake is surrounded by rugged billion-year-old red cliffs and is dotted with a number of beautiful islands, creating important wildlife habitats for a wide variety of migratory birds, and freshwater crocodiles. Visitors can look forward to a host of activities including remarkably scenic boat cruises, taking a dip in the infinity pool at the Lake Argyle Resort and staying overnight in a variety of comfortable accommodation options. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on a scenic helicopter flight to take in the remarkable views.
Resting in the rugged Kimberley region of Western Australia, about 110 kilometres west of Kununurra, El Questro Wilderness Park is a working cattle station offering visitors the chance to explore almost a million acres of untamed Australian outback. This impressive expanse of wilderness is characterised by dramatic cliffs, mighty river systems, swimming holes, thermal springs, and deep gorges, many of which feature lush pockets of tropical rainforest and spectacular waterfalls. Discover this vast, ancient land in a variety of ways, from scenic flights to adventurous walks, exhilarating four-wheel-drive tours or relaxing cruises along its waterways. Visitors can look forward to spotting a variety of flora and fauna including fresh water crocodiles and over 100 species of bird.
Traversing the Kimberley region from east to west in Western Australia, the Gibb River Road is an old cattle route that stretches over 600 kilometres. It is known as one of Australia's unique adventure routes, which travels through some of Australia’s most beautiful wilderness areas. Visitors can look forward to exploring the Kimberley region's spectacular rivers and gorges, diverse fauna and flora, striking geological formations, outback cattle stations, and ancient Aboriginal and pastoral history. Highlights along the route include Windjana Gorge National Park, Home Valley Station, as well as Aboriginal culture tours and sacred rock art sites. Popular activities include camping, wildlife spotting, bird watching, swimming, and hiking.
The Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges Conservation Park is situated in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This spectacularly scenic park features the magnificent Wunaamin Miliwundi Mountain Range, which extends over 300 kilometres. The park itself stretches over a vast 3921 square kilometres of spectacularly scenic landscape characterised by sandstone mountains, steep gorges, granite outcrops, palm groves, and vast savannah interrupted by remote patches of rainforest. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of wonderful activities, including exploring the cascading waterfalls at the Bell and Lennard Gorges, visiting the Mt Hart Wilderness Homestead, and spotting various rare plant, bird and animal species in this nature lover’s paradise.
