Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Kimberley Region, Western Australia

Located in remote Purnululu National Park, these eerie beehive-shaped sandstone domes are striped in orange and black and rise from the floor of Piccaninny Gorge.

Heritage and cultural tours in and around Broome, taking in the local indigenous perspectives and language while experiencing the internationally significant biodiversity of Roebuck Bay's mangrove forests.

LAKE ARGYLE CRUISES is the original tour company on Lake Argyle. We offer a range of scenic cruises catering for individual travellers as well as tour groups. Our fleet of purpose built vessels offer comfortable seating and unobstructed views that leave many customers exclaiming words such as “amazing”, “breathtaking”, and “unbelievable”. Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest expanse of fresh water. It boasts over 26 species of native fish and supports a commercial fishery as well as the newly established Aquaculture industry. Latest research estimates up to 25,000 Johnstone River Fresh Water crocodiles inhabit Lake Argyle, Rock Wallabies thrive in rocky crevices close to the water’s edge, Eros (Wallaroos) on the islands have adapted to feed on the lakes aquatic plants. We specialise in observing wildlife, but due to the nature of wild animals it cannot be guaranteed you will see all that is described in this brochure. At Lake Argyle village above the Main Dam you will find motel style cabins, shop, bar, restaurant and a caravan park. Drop in and try the local catch, “Silver Cobbler” delivered fresh daily. Nearby is the Historical Durack Family Homestead Museum. The inland sea was created in 1971, by damming the mighty Ord River, forming a storage reservoir to supply one of the country’s largest and most ambitious irrigation schemes. What was once “Argyle Downs”, a million acre cattle station, is now an immense body of water amid a largely untamed and rugged wilderness in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Aptly named “Lake Argyle”, this majestic waterway can at times encompass and area of more than 2000 km2, a volume of water equivalent to 54 Sydney harbours. With its ever changing moods and landscapes it has developed into a unique eco-system, home to an amazing array of wildlife. There is no better was to capture all of this outstanding beauty than to take a cruise with Lake Argyle Cruises. We offer a selection of tours catering for the individual traveller as well as large tour groups. Specialised charters such as bird watching, bush walking and exploration can be arranged with prior notice.

Waringarri is the first wholly indigenous owned art centre established in the Kimberley region and one of the oldest continuously operating art centres in Australia supporting economic independence for artists and their community. The centre operates artists’ studios and galleries and supports more than 100 artists as painters, printmakers, wood carvers, boab engravers, sculptors and textile artists. Cultural tours and performances compliment the visitor experience with a rich insight into Miriwoong culture. Waringarri Arts offers a range of authentic art and culture tours. Let our Miriwoong tour guides show you their country and culture through art.

The Horizontal Falls are a fast-moving tidal flow through two narrow, closely aligned gorges of the McLarty Range, located in Talbot Bay. The direction of the flow reverses with each change of tide. As tides in the Kimberley can reach 10 metres, a peak tide gives rise to a significant difference in the sea level on either side of each gorge. Travelling by land, air and sea - Horizontal Falls offers full and half day tours to experience this natural phenomenon.

Locally owned and operated, Aviair is the specialist when it comes to touring the spectacular Kimberley region, including the world heritage listed Purnululu National Park where the Bungle Bungle range enthrals visitors. The remote Mitchell Falls, Kimberley Coast and Cockburn Range are equally spectacular in their natural beauty and an air tour is the best way to explore. Aviair operate scenic flights, day tours and overnight packages from Kununurra, to the Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Falls and over the impressive Cockburn Ranges. Private charter and air transfers are also available across the Kimberley. Aviair’s business foundation is the twin principles of safety and service – both being areas where we will not compromise. Safety is key in all that we do and leads through to delivering the best service to our customers.

Your upbeat and personalised tour includes excellent and informative live commentary. Learn about Broome’s colourful history, today’s Broome and the future as you visit Chinatown – home of the impressive pioneer monuments, the world’s oldest outdoor picture gardens, historic Streeters Jetty, Broome’s Micro Brewery, Pearlers Row, Broome’s oldest pub, Sheba Lane, with its notorious past and the old Broome Lockup. Sitting high on the hogs over Kennedy Hill with its breathtaking views of Dampier Creek and Roebuck Bay. Learn about the Catalina Flying Boat wrecks at the bottom of Roebuck Bay a consequence of Broome’s one day war, visit the Pioneer Cemetery at Town Beach, where Broome’s original jetty and “puffing billy” tramway were located. Visit the deep water port and Entrance point with spectacular views to the Bird Observatory. To take advantage of complimentary discount vouchers to restaurants and the brewery make sure you do this unique tour early in your Broome holiday.

Kimberley Wild Expeditions operate the best 4WD tours out of Broome. Exploring the Kimberley with small, diverse groups in clean, comfortable 4WD vehicles, our travellers enjoy our local expertise and real passion for this beautiful corner of Australia that we call home. In 2019 Kimberley Wild was thrilled to be named Winner of the Best Major Tour Operator Award in Western Australia. We won this award also in 2018 along with the prestigious Sir David Brand Award for Tourism. Kimberley Wild is proud to be recognised in such a way and will strive to continue providing excellent quality adventure tourism experiences throughout Broome and the Kimberley region, and consistently aim to exceed our travellers' expectations.

Join Robert Dann, in the place where he was born, for an amazing morning or afternoon 3 hour cultural experience. He will share with you a small slice of 40,000 years of Broome and Kimberley culture! Learn some of the local history, bush tucker along with other diverse cultures distinctive to the area and visit iconic attractions around the Broome region.

Air Kimberley offers scenic flights throughout the Kimberley & Pilbara regions. From the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungles to ancient gorges of Karijini National Park or majestic Mitchell Falls, we offer the ultimate scenic adventure. Based in Broome, our tours include one day explorers and overnight adventure safaris to some of the most stunning remote locations in the Australia's North West.