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Lose yourself in big Kimberley
country. Over 400,000 sq km of land to roam, less than 30,000 friendly
people to say g'day to. One of Australia's last frontiers, the Kimberley
Ranges is a rugged country and is now easily accessible for adventure
loving tourists, with a wide range of tours and accommodation on offer.
Highlights of the Kimberley region include the gateway town of Broome
(2250 km north of Perth) with the beautiful turquoise waters of world-renowned
Cable Beach, the ancient inland river gorges, which were once part of
a gigantic coral reef, a visit to a working cattle station along the remote
Gibb River Road, and the mystical sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungles,
which can be explored either on foot or from the air. |
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For water-lovers, how about
a cruise along the rugged Kimberley coastline where waterfalls plunge
into the sea and the fish are still perplexed by the sight of a rod
and reel. The Kimberley offers many fishing and pleasure cruise operators
to choose from in Broome and also in Derby, 200 km to the east of Broome.
The Kimberley is a fascinating area to visit at any time of year. However,
in the wet season months of December-March, flood-swollen rivers will
close some roads. Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) is closed
between January and March. There are regular flights to Broome from
the major centres in Australia, and flights from Darwin to Kununurra
on the eastern edge of the Kimberley. The Greyhound bus service has
a daily run through the area. |
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