Halls Creek, Kimberleys, Broome

Halls Creek - Bungle Bungles
Halls Creek offers food and fuel before heading up the highway to the Bungle Bungle National Park. The is a further individual page on the Bungles. The drive into the Park is one of the best in the land. You will be awestruck with the beauty of the Bungles. Several open creek and river crossings and inspiring scenery make this slow track a delight to drive. The turn-off to the park is 250 km south of Kununurra or 109 km north of Halls Creek. The park access road is accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles. Travelling time to the ranger station is approximately 4 hours from Halls Creek.There are few facilities and no accommodation; visitors must carry in all food and water. Most visitors camp for several days so it is essential to be well equipped. Camping at Walardi or Kurrajong Camp (both sites have toilets and water). Petrol and supplies available from Turkey Creek, which is on Great Northern Highway.

The Bungle Bungle Range, in Purnululu National Park, is one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia. From an aircraft, the Bungle Bungle Range is an imposing sight. The orange and black stripes across the beehive-like mounds, encased in a skin of silica and algae, are clearly visible as you approach from the south. As you sweep further over the range a hidden world of gorges and pools is revealed, with fan palms clinging precariously to walls and crevices in the rocks. Although the Bungle Bungle Range was extensively used by Aboriginal people during the wet season, when plant and animal life was abundant, few Europeans knew of its existence until the mid-1980s. The area has been a national park since 1987.

In the Kija Aboriginal language purnululu means sandstone. The name Bungle Bungle comes either from the corruption of an Aboriginal name for the area, or from a misspelling of one of the common Kimberley grasses found here, bundle bundle grass. The Bungle Bungle Range rises up to 578 metres above sea level. The range stands 200 to 300 metres above a woodland and grass-covered plain, with steep cliffs on the western face. Elsewhere, particularly where Piccaninny Creek has formed Piccaninny Gorge, the range is cut by deep gullies and breaks up into complex areas of ridges and domes, with prominent orange and black or grey bands.

Walks The most visited site is Cathedral Gorge, a fairly easy walk. The walk will get you up close and personal with the strange beehive rocks whilst the enormous size of the rocky outcrops will astound. Cathedral Gorge is simply stunning with its towering beehive cliff faces and cold pool of water fringed by a sandy beach. However, some people take a couple of days and a backpack to explore nearby Picaninny Creek and Gorge, camping overnight. If you do this, make sure you are well prepared. The deeper you go, the more spectacular it gets, but for your safety you must tell a ranger before setting out.

On the northern side is Echidna Chasm, a narrow gorge totally different from those on the southern side. At Echidna Chasm we see a very different aspect on the Bungles on this fabulous walk. Echidna Chasm has jaw dropping beauty and you will marvel at its deep cleft and weird fluorescent lighting as you squeeze between 100 feet high sheer cliffs.

Bungles - Kununurra
Retrace over that beautiful access road out of the Park and once more on the bitumen highway we pass through Turkey Creek. KimberleyLand Caravan Park is set on the shores of Lake Kununurra and has some of the best Boab Trees you will see. You can explore the town and the surrounding Ord River Scheme or join the group on the optional Lake Argyle Cruise. This is a 5 hour cruise on the mighty Lake Argyle. You will see heaps of birds, feed Archer Fish, spot crocodiles and enjoy a glass of champagne as the sun sets over the Lake, a beautiful day showcasing the colours of the Kimberley. The local fruit is some of the best in the country so a visit to the local Melon Farm and on the way some fishing at Ivanhoe Crossing might also take your fancy.

Lakeview Apartments Kununurra Kununurra’s newest luxury accommodation, located on the banks of the beautiful Lily Creek Lagoon and only 800 metres from shops, restaurants, and entertainment. We offer self-contained accommodation for the business, tourist or local traveller. Our apartments are serviced and offer clean new furnishings and fittings with tasteful décor amidst a comfortable setting. Available are our one, two or three bedroom apartments accommodating from one to six people. We have no minimum stay policy, so this allows you to spend as little as one night or as long as three months!

Kununurra - Gibb River Road - El Questro Station

The Gibb River Road had its origins as a "beef road", constructed during the 1950s to transfer cattle from Gibb River Station to the abattoirs and ports at Derby and Wyndham. The condition of the Gibb River Road has improved in recent years, as has the amount of tourist traffic using it. It presents no great problems for a 4WD, however it's not recommended for a conventional car. Towards the end of the dry season it does become heavily corrugated in parts. It's also quite rocky in places, and given the fact that the road now carries plenty of traffic, including large tour buses, broken windscreens are becoming more common. Note that camping is only allowed in designated areas. And beware of estuarine crocodiles, particularly up around Kalumburu.

The Gibb River Road is notoriously harsh on tyres, so you're advised to take a couple of spares and to learn how to repair them if the need arises. Another thing that catches travellers unawares are the total fire bans that are occasionally put into place en route - you're best off carrying some sort of gas cooking equipment, just in case! You should also take plenty of sunscreen and insect repellent. There are two road houses only, along the Gibb, at Imintji Aboriginal Community, and Mt Barnett. Imintji sells diesel fuel only, and a range of supplies and take-away food, and Mt Barnett sells petrol and diesel fuel, and food and supplies. Limited tyre repairs are available at Imintji (Over the Range Repairs) and Home Valley. Both road houses are open limited hours - please check in advance. Drysdale River Station, on the Kalumbaru Road, also sells fuel and supplies.

Camp site on El Questro Station. El Questro is situated in the East Kimberley, 110 kilometres west of Kununurra by road - 58 kilometres on the sealed Great Northern Highway towards Wyndham, with the remainder on the unsealed and corrugated gravel Gibb River Road. It ofers various possibilites for accommodation. Daily Telegraph write up of El Questro accommodations

El Questro Wilderness Park is more than a million acres in size and is a unique Australian holiday destination as well as a working cattle station. Animals and birds gather around the rivers and water holes and El Questro boasts four major river systems. The Homestead is an exclusive retreat, cantilevered over the magnificent Chamberlain River on the edge of the Kimberley. Also set on El Questro's million acres are Emma Gorge Resort, where you can stay in deluxe tented cabins, and The Station Township, which offers Bungalows.

The Homestead provides the highest standards of service and cuisine. Guests are encouraged to choose from a selection of dining locations, from private cliff top to the Homestead's spacious verandahs, but almost always under a canopy of stars. The Homestead is decorated with artefacts and antiques collected from Indonesia and tropical Australia and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It has a freeform swimming pool, spa, and a tennis court exclusively for the use of the Homestead guests. Air-conditioned bedrooms all have their own private bathrooms and verandahs, with views of the garden and river. The Homestead tariff includes room, meals, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, touring and Wilderness Park Permit.

The Station Township includes the following: - Steakhouse Restaurant overlooking the Pentecost River is the spacious verandah restaurant, The Steakhouse, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Steakhouse is famous for its fresh barramundi and succulent Kimberley beef. Swinging Arm Bar. Station Store. Located in the Station Township next to the Steakhouse Restaurant and the Swinging Arm Bar, are Bungalows on the banks of the ever flowing Pentecost River. The Bungalows have air-conditioning and private facilities and a number of new Bungalows have recently been built, tastefully decorated with polished floorboards and balconies overlooking the river. A peaceful swimming hole is nearby.

Emma Gorge Resort lies hidden within the fiery red of El Questro's Cockburn Ranges, situated 2 km off the Gibb River Road and an hour from Kununurra. Paths link the tented cabins, restaurant, bar, reception and gorge. A large swimming pool and lounge area, set in landscaped gardens and shaded by native trees, lies on the banks of Emma Creek. A short walk takes guests from the base of the gorge past butterfly filled trees and vines to a huge turquoise waterhole, perfect for swimming and even a gentle massage under the permanent droplet waterfalls. The Tented Cabins have raised roofs allowing the tropical sounds and scents to filter through and are fitted with crisp linen, feather pillows, 240v power and fans for the warmer nights. Deluxe Tented Cabins have their own private facilities.

Alternative accommodation at Home Valley Homestead Nick and Sarah Bradley welcome you to enjoy an authentic outback experience. They offer Camping, Accommodation, Tours, Activities and Meals.The Home Valley Homestead stretches along the picturesque Bindoola Creek and affords a large lawn camping area for travellers with plenty of shade, as well as a Swimming Pool, BBQ facilities, excellent Hot Showers and Flush Toilets. Bed and Breakfast Accommodation is also available at the Homestead. Guests may choose to stay in a Homestead Room, Eco Tent or a unique Grass Castles - stylish and comfortable bungalows overlooking the homestead waterhole. Home Valley's Reception and Store provides local tour information, general items including cool drinks, snacks, ice, bait, selected groceries and personal items.

El Questro Station - Drysdale Station - Kalumburu Road
After crossing the Pentecost River, stop at a lookout back over the river bed with the dramatic Cockburn Range as its backdrop. The Gibb River Road meanders through the heart of the Kimberley Region and you will enjoy the many stunning vistas as you head towards the Kalumburu Road. You can camp on the old Drysdale River Station for the night. (We are not a hotel, not a motel, not a farm stay, not a bed and breakfast, not a roadhouse, but we ARE an Australian outback mixture of all these things. ) Drysdale River offers fuel (the last before Kalumburu), supplies, mechanical/tyre repairs, accommodation, meals, a bar, laundry, campsites by the river at Miner's Pool and, at the height of the dry season, scenic flights up to the Mitchell Plateau and Prince Regent Nature Reserve.

Kalumburu is an Aboriginal community on the King Edward River, near the northern tip of the Kimberley. Access is via the heavily corrugated Kalumburu Road. It is another of those fascinating diversions that make travel on the Gibb River Road such a great experience. You will need two permits to visit the community. You can obtain the first from the Aboriginal Land Trust by phoning (08) 9235 8000. An entry permit must also be obtained from the Kalumburu Community Office on your arrival. Camping at Kulumburu is in established sites at McGowans Beach and Honeymoon Bay. Note that alcohol is prohibited within the community and that only limited fuel and supplies are available, from 7am - 4pm Monday - Saturday.

The extensive wilderness of the Drysdale River National Park is nearby, but getting into it is difficult as there are no public roads. You must get permission to enter the park from either Theda Station or the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation (phone (08) 9161 4300). The latter allows access to the park via Carson River Station, and if you choose this route you must first register with the Kununurra office of CALM. Advise CALM of your proposed dates of entry and your planned itinerary whilst in the park by phone on (08) 9168 4200, fax on (08) 9168 2179 or in writing (PO Box 942, Kununurra WA 6743).

Fifty kilometres before you reach Kalumburu, a road to the right will take you to Theda Station. This vast cattle station nestles on the flanks of the Carson Escarpment and offers accommodation, camping (you can use their amenities or go bush) and food, as well as trailer and puncture repairs, tours and scenic flights. As stated earlier, you can also get the necessary permits and directions here for access to Drysdale River National Park.

The Kalumburu Road also provides access to the Mitchell Plateau, a remote area known for its glorious scenery (including the sweeping terraces of the Mitchell Falls and the isolated, serene Surveyor's Pool) and fine barramundi fishing. It's now protected as Mitchell River National Park. Access is via the rough and steep Port Warrender Road, which turns left off the Kalumburu Road, 162km north of the Gibb River Road. It's 86km to the main carpark, a trip which takes about 2 - 3 hours.

Camping is available at King Edward River (which you cross shortly after leaving the Kalumburu Road, Camp Creek, Mitchell Falls and Surveyors Pool. The last two sites are the best bases for bushwalking. The Mertens-Mitchell Falls walk, which takes 4 - 6 hours, is superb, but you need good boots, water, a hat and a reasonable level of fitness.

A short drive up the Kalumburu Road and then onto the Mitchell Falls Road. Where it crosses the King Edward River you will find beautiful bush camp. The river provides safe swimming and the warm climate will entice you into the champagne like waters. Nearby there are some of the best aboriginal art sites to explore and the amazing burial sites that you are permitted to view

Marunbabidi Safari Camp - King Edward River. Located 475 km from Kununurra and 7 km from the Kalumbaru Road, on the way to the Mitchell Plateau. The camp is on Aboriginal owned land, and is perfectly positioned for people looking for overnight accommodation on their way to either the Mitchell Plateau or Kalumburu. Offering a beautiful bush setting beside the cool waters of the upper King Edward River, the camp provides access to a region rich in Aboriginal culture and unique flora and fauna. The waterway is home to hundreds of native birds, making this a good location for bird watching. Many Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art sites can be found between Marunbabidi and Ungolan camps. Visit the swimming hole or stroll through this tranquil wilderness. Staffed by trained camp hosts, Marunbabidi enables you to share in the knowledge of the area and enjoy home-style cooking, a complimentary glass of wine with dinner and Kimberley hospitality. Alcohol cannot be purchased from the camp but you are welcome to bring your own.

King Edward River - Mitchell Falls and return.
Using our base camp at the King Edward River, today you head along the notorious Mitchell Falls Road to the Falls. Here you have the option of walking along the river to the Falls or taking a short helicopter flight to the Falls. Either way, you will be amazed at the rugged beauty of the Mitchell Falls. After a day of exploring and swimming, return to base camp.

Ungolan (Mitchell Falls) Wilderness Camp - Mitchell Plateau. One of Australia's most remote accommodation facilities, Ungolan Safari Camp is located on Camp Creek's Permanent water, close to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip and 10km from Mitchell Falls, 550km from Kununurra. The only permanent accommodation on the plateau, Ungolan Camp makes an ideal base for exploring the Mitchell Plateau and Mitchell Falls, a three tiered waterfall cascading over the plateau's edge and into the Mitchell River. You'll enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner and are invited to bring other alcoholic beverages (alcohol cannot be purchased from camp). The Wunambal people welcome you to explore Ngauwudu (Mitchell Plateau), home to astounding waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal art and unique flora and fauna.

King Edward River - Kalumburu and return
The Kalumburu Road is in reasonable condition but the open river crossings still require care. This leads us to the Aboriginal settlement of Kalumburu where you can shop and visit the intriguing old Missionary Church. Then follow the corrugated road to Honeymoon Bay where you will see the azure blue waters of the Timor Sea, you may even wish to try your luck at catching a fish.

King Edward River - Manning Gorge
Back down the Kalumburu Road over rivers and once more onto the Gibb River Road, it improves and so does the scenery. A track leads to Mt Elizabeth Station, 30km from the main road. You can camp here and the owners offer accommodation and specialised safaris across their property to the western coastal areas of the Kimberley, but you will need to book in advance.

Mount Barnett Roadhouse is located just off the Gibb River Road and other than visiting to restock with supplies and fuel, most people come to visit the sensational Manning Gorge accessible only to those that have paid the fee to access the 7km long track leading to the Manning Gorge camp site. Upper and Lower Manning Gorges can be accessed (after check-in) from behind Mt Barnett River Roadhouse. The camping area is large and there is idyllic swimming on the sandy beach fringed Lower Manning Gorge. A one hour walk over exposed rock to the Upper Gorge is worth doing in the early part of the day. There is more swimming opportunities here with lovely deep cool rockholes.

Fuel (leaded, unleaded and diesel), supplies, minor mechanical and tyre repairs and campsites are available at Mt Barnett, which is open daily, 7am - 5pm during the dry season (Monday to Saturday.

Manning Gorge - Mornington Station
Visit Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge and then make your way to one of the best gorges in the Kimberley. Follow the 4WD track to the new wilderness retreat of Mornington Station. There are numerous open creek crossings and amazingly shaped Boab trees. There is a turnoff to the righ 4km before the Mornington road to Beverley Springs, a homestead offering accommodation and campsites, as well as access to Walcott Inlet. At Beverley Springs is Charnley River Station Owned and run by a Kimberley cattle family, this station occupies one of the last remote Australian wilderness areas. Animals and birdlife are abundant and the homestead's pandanus and billabong setting make it an oasis in a rugged landscape. Scenic flights of the magnificent Charnley Gorge, the Synott Range & Walcott Inlet can be arranged.

Located in the heart of the Kimberley, Mornington sanctuary covers more than 3,000 km2 of spectacular gorges and tropical savannah dominated by the Fitzroy River and King Leopold Ranges. Owned and managed by the non-profit AWC, Mornington Wilderness Camp provides a comfortable base from which to explore this remarkable sanctuary. It is a naturalist’s paradise, providing refuge for over 200 species of birds and a diverse range of other wildlife. AWC offers many enjoyable day trips around Mornington. Popular activities include canoeing down Dimond Gorge and swimming and exploring Sir John Gorge. Before dinner, enjoy a glass of champagne as you watch the sun set over the stunning Central Kimberley ranges. There is a camp site too.

By Road: To discover Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, travel along the Gibb River Road to the signposted turnoff. The distance to the turnoff is:
248km (3 hours) from Derby, 468km (5 hours) from Broome, 455km (6 hours) from Kununurra, and 380km (4-5 hours) from Fitzroy Crossing.
From the turn off, drive a further 91km (1.5-2 hours) south to the Wilderness Camp.

Dimond Gorge explore the beautiful gorges around Mornington on the Fitzroy River. This includes a visit to the amazing Dimond Gorge with its spectacular towering cliffs and awe inspiring colours.

Mornington Station - Bell Gorge
Leaving camp at Mornington you make your way back to the Gibb River road and head for one of the most scenic gorges in the Kimberley, Bell Gorge. 25 km after the Mornington turn you come to the Aboriginal community of Imintji, where the roadhouse provides fuel (leaded, unleaded), drinks and food.

Bell Gorge is a highlight, 23km down the road on the left and sandwiched between the King Leopold and Isdell Ranges. The track leading down to it passes a campground on the site of old Silent Grove Homestead - you can pitch your tent here with toilets and showers provided or push on to where pleasant campsites are individually placed along Bell Creek, under the shade of boab trees. The swimming hole at the gorge itself is a magnificent place to laze around in the water and cool off. Toilets, fireplaces and firewood are provided, there are walking trails to the head of the nearby falls and a ranger will come around to collect the minimal camping fee. However like many campsite in the Kimberley these days, you need to be there early to secure a spot. The individual campsites at Bell Gorge, for example, are allocated on first in, best dressed basis.

Mount Hart Lodge is off from Silent Grove area. Mt Hart Wilderness Lodge is 50km off the road, located along the spectacular Barker River in the heart of the King Leopold Range Conservation Park and is only a short drive away from Mt Matthew, Yellow-man and Talbot Gorges. Mt Hart offers accommodation in heritage homesteads, gourmet country cuisine as well as camping facilities. Catering to a maximum of 27 guests with a dinner, bed and breakfast package. Serviced daily, all rooms are appointed with quality linen, bathrobes, fans, and views of the lush, tropical, heritage gardens. They encourage stays of a minimum two nights duration to enable guests to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mt Hart, including the magnificent Barker River and the specatacular Yellow-man, Mt Matthew and Talbot gorges. Guests may take advantage of self-guided nature walks, explore stunning gorges and remnant rainforest pockets, canoe down pandanus lined waterways, play a spot of tennis, swim in cool fresh water holes, go fishing for black brim, meet our three friendly resident dingoes, or simply relax and enjoy the licensed bar, extensive libraries, tranquil homestead surrounds and warm, bush hospitality.

Imintji Safari Camp - Imintji is 234km from Derby and near Bells Gorge on the Gibb River Road. This shady and picturesque camp, located on Aboriginal-owned land near the Imintji Aboriginal community on Saddlers Creek, affords magnificent views of the King Leopold escarpment - especially breathtaking at sunrise and sunset. Environmentally friendly and with 240 volt lighting, Imintji was created with the area's unique ecosystem in mind. There are hot showers and tented cabins with twin beds, you'll also enjoy hearty breakfasts and three-course dinners.With easy access to Bell, Galvans, and Barnett River gorges, and close to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. A general store that stocks diesel fuel is also located near the camp, making Imintji Wilderness Camp the perfect stop on your Kimberley adventure. Alcohol cannot be purchased from the camp but you are welcome to bring your own.

Bell Gorge - Windjana Gorge
It is a beautiful drive from Bell Gorge to Windjana Gorge, cross the King Leopold Range and then pass through the black mountains of the Napier Range. Making camp at Windjana Gorge (Campground is large, has cold water showers and clean amenities. Beautiful backdrop of the Napier Range.) you will set off for Tunnel Creek. Magnificent Boab Trees and rugged ranges line the way to Tunnel Creek. But this does little to prepare you for the darkness of Tunnel Creek. Wade through waist deep water in the belly of the Napier Range and explore the area that made "Pigeon" famous. On return to the campsite at Windjana you can explore this beautiful waterhole and gorge replete with its many freshwater crocodiles.

Windjana Gorge offers excellent long walks ranging from just a few hundred metres to many kilometres deeper in the gorge. This is great location to observe freshwater crocodiles.Windjana Gorge National Park features high walls in the gorge, eroded by the Lenard River to expose an ancient coral reef that contains a treasure house of fossils. The same reef is again exposed at Geike Gorge, 150 km south on the track close to where it joins the Great Northern Highway near Fitzroy Crossing.

You will see an unusual rock formation called Queen Victoria's Head to your right. The King Leopold Ranges rise, curving across the Kimberley and mingling with the Durack Ranges in the east to form an enormous horseshoe. The road is sealed for 62km before you get to Derby.

Windjana Gorge - Fitzroy Crossing
Follow the road past Tunnel Creek to join the Northern Hwy and settle into Fitzroy Crossing before lunch. There is enough time to then join a boat cruise on the stunning Geike Gorge, carved from the limestone reefs by the Fitzroy river this is another one of those incredible Kimberley sights. Safari Lodge accommodation at Fitzroy River Lodge.

Fitzroy Crossing - Broome

Derby Situated on the sparkling mudflats of King Sound, Derby is the administrative base for the western Kimberley. It's an old town with an interesting history, and with a population around the 3000 mark, it has all the facilities that you'd expect to find in a town of its size. From Derby, you can visit the islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago by plane or boat, as well as the horizontal waterfall at Walcott Inlet where the tide surges through the narrow heads at a speed you have to see to believe.

Broome Arrive in Broome . Independent Newspaper write up of Broome. Rendezvous Sanctuary Resort, Broome. This new resort is superbly located just a short walk from the sands of Cable Beach, and just a 5 minute drive from Chinatown and the heart of Broome. The world's largest pearl shell was discovered at Roebuck Bay in 1861. Broome quickly experienced a 'pearl rush' of fortune hunters from Europe and the East. Remnants of Broome's exotic past remain. Lord Alistair McAlpine, a British MP, fell in love with Broome, and invested very heavily in the town during the 1980s, yet still preserving the multicultural influences and pioneering tropical ambience. Today, Broome's Cable Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Australia, if not the world.

Broome Stay offers a variety of luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments located in Old Broome & Chinatown. In the 1800's Chinatown was a bustling mix of Geisha houses, gambling dens and shops, which sustained Old Broome's Pearling community. Today, it is still the vibrant heart of Broome with a myriad of restaurants, coffee shops and bars and of course, the finest pearl jewellery shops in the world. All this is on your doorstep.

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Broome Town Boutique B&B More than just a Bed and Breakfast, this beautifully designed retreat caters for couples looking for the best in tropical accommodation. Located, within 5 minutes walk to ‘Chinatown’, enjoy a variety of alfresco restaurants, pearl shopping, art galleries and tourist attractions all close by.Your hosts Toni & Richard Bourne have lived in Broome for 12 years and have personally designed and built this special Bed & Breakfast.Relax by the pool, read in the open air guest lounge or enjoy your luxury suite while you absorb the ambience of this unique town.

Mangrove Hotel Broome idyllically set amongst lush tropical gardens, boasting stunning views over Roebuck Bay and situated within a short walking distance from Chinatown.

Cable Beach Club Cable Beach Club Resort is one of Australia's most alluring and idyllic Resorts. Romantic villas are luxuriously furnished with private courtyard and spas. The Bungalows, a perfect getaway for up to four people, are spacious with open plan dining, kitchen and living areas. The studio rooms, with a choice of garden, pool or the magnificent Cable Beach to view from your private balcony captivates the total Cable Beach Club Resort experience.

McAlpine House Broome's only boutique accommodation. Set amongst lush tropical gardens, close to all amenities, situated in the heart of Old Broome. This beautifully restored Pearling Masters House offers quiet, luxurious accommodation with personalised service. Consisting of only nine suites. McAlpine House is truly in a world and class of its own. Swimming pool, guest gourmet kitchen, BBQ facilities, guest library and business centre, television, foxtel, secured private parking.

Broome - Cape Leveque
Cape Leveque. The first challenge is the road, a sandy track through thick scrub but on the way there is the amazing Mother of Pearl church at Beagle Bay. The campsite is a lovely green grassed area overlooking the beach. There has been sightings of whales from this location! The beach below has the most amazing red rock backdrop and is a real picture at sunset, the water is good for swimming too. Over the headland, past the lighthouse is the pearly white sands that are very soft, tyre pressures must be dropped. This leads to the Hunter River which is an ideal spot to wet your fishing lines. Optional tours for you, the light plane flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago and the Horizontal Waterfalls. You will simply not believe the beauty of this seascape from the air. And to witness the Horizontal Waterfalls as the 8 metre tidal surge tries to escape between rocky headlands is something to cherish. For something very different and more attuned with the local inhabitants is the Sunday Island Cruise, join the local aboriginal guide as he takes you on a cruise around the blue waters off Cape Leveque. Fishing, BBQ on the beach, and witness the tidal rush first hand, some have described this as the highlight of their Kimberley experience.

Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula 220kms north of Broome . The drive from Broome takes approximately 3 hours, on a fairly rough road. Tented and Cabin Accommodation. A wilderness camp away from the madding crowd and a great spot to swim, snorkel, fish! Kooljaman offers accommodation in permanent safari tents or safari style cabins - simple, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful and remote location. A superior grade of accommodation, they are fully furnished and have a balcony with outdoor furniture, BBQ, fan for cooling, cooking utensils, plates, cups etc and a fridge. All have private en suite with hot water and panoramic ocean views. Various bedding configurations are available with the capacity for up to 4 people in some tents. All linen is provided, but bring a beach towel. Dining is only a short walk down the hill to Dinkas Cafe.

There is a small store, which has basic items available, such as barbecue packs, frozen bread, UHT milk, ice, bait and some canned goods. No fresh produce is available for sale. Fuel cards are usually available from the Kooljaman office. These can be used to access fuel (24hrs) from the pumps located at One Arm Point and Djarindjin Communities. Pristine is a much over used word but it does truly apply to Cape Leveque. The emphasis has been to develop a low key, low impact project that can be controlled by local people and of a size and extent that minimises the impact on the environment. The communities of Djarindjin and One Arm Point own Kooljaman. The future aim is for the complex to be wholly Aboriginal run and provide employment opportunities for community members. Currently the complex is managed by non-Aboriginal staff, under the guidance of a board of directors. Swimming: People swim all year round and to date there have not been any problems with crocodiles or stingers in and around the swimming beach of Kooljaman. The beaches are white sand and clear water with negligible surf.

Kooljaman Cape Leveque Kooljaman at Cape Leveque is a multi award winning Aboriginal owned wilderness camp. It is a beautiful remote paradise offering a quiet place to get away from it all. Cape Leveque is a popular spot to fish, swim and snorkel or just sit back and relax. Located 220kms north of Broome on the Dampier Peninsula.