The Kimberly enjoys a wondrous location in the northernmost region of Western Australia, sandwiched between a remarkably rugged coastline and hauntingly beautiful deserts. One of the world's last great wilderness areas, The Kimberley is unfathomably vast - encompassing an area approximately twice the size of the United Kingdom! Most of the region's inhabitants reside in small towns such as Kununurra and Wyndham in the east and Broome and Derby in the west. The area offers an unprecedented abundance of natural wonders, including sprawling spinifex plains dotted with palm-clad gorges, breathtaking waterfalls, towering mountain peaks and the incredible UNESCO world heritage Purnululu National Park, with its multitude of unusual dome-shaped sandstone formations. Highlights include numerous aboriginal paintings, some of which are believed to be around 50 000 years old; Broome's famous Cable Beach, where visitors can admire the sunset while riding camels; and the renowned Windjana Gorge National Park, brimming with incredible gorges featuring a host of perfectly preserved prehistoric fossils.
Situated near the border between the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region in Western Australia, Keep River National Park is a relatively small park known for its diverse landscapes. The park offers visitors a view of some dramatically different geological wonders, including numerous striking sandstone formations and steep escarpments. The unquestionable highlight is the towering striped sandstone structures best viewed on the popular 7-kilometre Jarnem Walk. Visitors can look forward to an array of outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, birdwatching, wildlife spotting and viewing ancient Aboriginal rock art with over 2000 amazing drawings. Don’t miss the beautiful Cockatoo Lagoon, a bird sanctuary teeming with life.
Flowing through Australia’s Northern Territory, the Mary River stretches for over 220 kilometres encompassing the Mary River National Park and spanning lush wetlands, monsoon forests, and freshwater billabongs. Mary River makes for an excellent stop on the way to Kakadu. Take a leisurely cruise down the river and view abundant wildlife such as jumping crocodiles, kangaroo and wallaby; visit Fogg Dam Conservation Area to view over 200 bird species including kingfishers, herons and kites; and join a fishing charter and enjoy world-class fishing along the river.
