The "last frontier" in Australia.
That Kimberley is considered the "last frontier", is to say, that it is one of the last barriers of true wildness on our planet. Kimberley is one of the most remote, isolated and least populated areas of Australia. This immense landscape of savannah and baobab trees has kept its original wild beauty punctuated at times by a harsh tropical climate. Explore its vastness in your motorhome, but avoid travel during the wet season when monsoons can make many roads completely inaccessible.
Between April and September is a good time to explore Kimberley. Enjoy the spectacular landscapes of gorges and lakes, the rugged mountain ranges that absorb the red light of the sunset and the vast semi-arid desert plains dotted with spinifex and baobab trees. You will come across small, isolated villages and there are three important towns in the area: Broome, Derby and Kununurra.
The main road, the Great Northern Highway, connecting Broome to Kanunurra, is ideal if you are not in a 4x4 vehicle. All other routes are only for 4x4s. You can also travel part of the Outback by 4x4 on the Gibb River Road.
Don't miss Mitchell Falls, the Wolfe Creek National Park, Windjana and Geiki Gorges near Derby, the Purnululu National Parks which are UNESCO World Heritage sites and Bungle Bungle which offers dreamlike landscapes of orange, anthracite domes. On the Dampier side enjoy the beautiful beaches and also discover the fascinating Aboriginal culture on Mitchell Plateau.
A trip to the Kimberley must be well planned. It is important to consider the season of travel and to be aware of the wildlife in the area. Warm temperatures and rocky terrain attract large numbers of lizards (blue tongue or flange), monitor lizards, snakes and crocodiles. Do not swim in undesignated areas. You may also cross some kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes and parrots.
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General Info
To receive the best rates bookings must be made well in advance.
Australia is a country in which hotels and restaurants are expensive, it is more economical to travel by motorhome.
The country is vast and it is easy to find places to camp for the night outside of residential and tourist areas.
Many fleets in Australia can be very worn down. Beware of the disappointment that comes with the lowest prices!
Many opportunities to camp outside of established campgrounds, as great as they are!
