Overview

The Kimberley region of Western Australia brings to mind epic adventures and the creeks and rivers that carve their way through this vast landscape. Our luxury Kimberley tours feature outback landscapes including red-rock gorges, ancient aboriginal rock art, and pristine waterfalls. The East Kimberly - accessed from Kununurra - is home to must-see El Questro Wilderness Park, Purnululu National Park and the beehive domes of the Bungle Bungles Ranges. Other Kimberley tour highlights include Mitchell Falls, King George River, Berkeley River and Horizontal Falls. Luxury Kimberley cruises connect the coastal town of Broome with Kununurra and Darwin, sailing the magnificent Kimberley Coast.

Featured image: El Questro Homestead, as featured in our signature Kimberley Walk.

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The colours of the gorge walls change throughout the day and are contrasted by the lush rainforest and awesome waterfalls.
Lisa, about El Questro Wilderness Area (in the East Kimberley)

Frequently asked questions

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How long is the El Questro Gorge Walk?

The El Questro Gorge Walk is 7.2 km long. Although more challenging, this is a fun walk through the narrow gorge with steep rock walls. It takes hikers anywhere between 3 to 5 hours to complete. For those wanting to avoid boulder climbing, there is the option to return after reaching the halfway pool. If you have the time and the upper body strength, it's definitely worth continuing all the way to the El Questro Waterfall and plunge pool.

When is the best time to visit WA?

Western Australia is a vast State with two distinct weather zones dictating the best time to visit. The northern third of the State including Broome and the Kimberley experience warm dry winters and humid wet summer months between November and March.

When is the best time to visit the Kimberley?

The Kimberley region of WA offers one for the most dramatic landscape in the whole country. Following the indigenous seasons, the best time to visit the Kimberley is anytime other than the Lanja (build-up) and Man-gala (monsoon) between November and March.