The Kimberley region is a place that takes you back in time..with its deep cultural significance, that flows through the millions of years old towering ancient reef systems, crystal clear gorges, unique age-old boabs and the abundance of native wildlife ~ the beauty of it all takes your breath away and is a experience like no other.
We have been lucky enough to live, breath and work in The Kimberleys the last 6 months, until we embarked on the rest of our big journey around Australia. In the months exploring we have discovered some spots that are truly awe-inspiring.
Broome – Yawuru Country
I remember the first time arriving to Broome, we pulled up late to a little free camp spot by the ocean just out side of town. We awoke early in the morning, boiled two cups of tea and ran straight down to the water. As the red sun rose over the land behind us, we jumped into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean for the first time, with not a soul in site just us, floating on the far western edge of The Kimberleys… we had made it!
Exploring the town, we have found our favourite spot to laze by the ocean all day is called ‘Gantheame Point’.
The points red rocky cliff faces, look towards the turquoise sea and you can park or drive up on the stretch of white sandy beach, to spend the day under the sunshine, swimming in the calm waters and relaxing. When roaming the cliffs you will find the remains of Anastasia’s pool – that was created by a light house keeper for his wife for her arthritis.. who believed that the salty sea that filled the pool at high tide had healing properties for her.
After checking out the friendly town, if you have a 4wd there are some amazing untouched wild camping spots north of Broome. Kilometres of pristine coastline to have the best adventure with less crowds, no reception – just time for yourself & nature. As you drive up the red-dust filled Cape Leveque road, you’ll be blown away with the contrasting colours of the track, trees and flashes of the sea.
It is truly a beautiful place to get off the beaten track and find to find your own slice of paradise.
Windjana gorge – Bunuba Country
The entry to the great Gibb River Road
We turned off the highway and started to drive down the legendary Tunnel Creek Road towards the gorge, it is a sight to behold. Seeing all the boab trees filling the side of the road with such character, while the King Leopard Ranges stand tall in all their glory behind them. Feeling the unique history oozing out of the whole area, we knew we had found a special place.
Wanting to explore the gorge in the early morning, we decide to camp out under the bright Milky Way just before Windajana ~ at a sacred waterhole we were lucky enough to be showed to by a local. Approaching the gorge is truly an incredible sight. As you look up at the 100 metre high limestone ancient reef system, it blows your mind – makes you feel like time has stood still and the Jurassic age is present. Over 300 million years ago, the whole area was under the ocean and walking around the gorge it leaves your imagination to run wild, thinking of what would have been prehistoric wildlife swimming around the cliffs.
Today the gorge is still home to many native animals, that we even spotted on our walk!
Tunnel creek and Geikie Gorge are also apart of a “Great Barrier Reef System” and all are the most spectacular sights we have witnessed.
The Kimberleys is a hidden treasure, we have only just gave a little insight to what beauty awaits, if you travel to one of the worlds last great frontier.
The must do’s
Purnululu National Park
The Gibb River Road
El Questo Wilderness Park
Kununurra
Cape Leveque
Tunnel Creek
Geikie Gorge
Windjana Gorge
Bell gorge
Mitchell Falls
