Experience the wilderness of the Kimberley
Regarded as Australia’s last frontier, the Kimberley is a sparsely populated, untamed wilderness that contains some stunning landscapes, becoming one of the best things to do in Australia. A region of red dust, endless skies, stunning sunsets, big rivers, and huge gorges, the Kimberley is often romantic. It’s a wilderness dotted with barely viable cattle stations, isolated. When the dry season sets in around April, tourism in the Kimberley gradually comes back to life, with tours running mainly between thriving Broome and Kununurra along the iconic Gibb River Road, or down to the mysterious Bungle Bungles, south on Highway 1 near Halls Creek.
One of the best ways to see the Kimberley (one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth) is by cruise ship. Two billion years of natural history are on show along the isolated Kimberley coast in Western Australia and there are some great cruising experiences that offer unique ways to see it all. You'll be able to get up close to the rocky shores, secluded beaches, ochre-colored gorges, lush waterfalls, and complex river systems, all while you enjoy gourmet meals and luxurious sleeping quarters. Visitors to the Kimberley from November to April can become overwhelmed by the heat and humidity, and awestruck by the often violent weather. The tropical monsoons bring a dramatic edge to any holiday, but the wet season is also supremely beautiful as rugged red cliffs clash with dense green rainforests, and every aspect of the landscape becomes saturated with color.
