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Vast and ancient, the North West is one of the world’s most exciting holiday destinations.
With the added dimension of a stay on a genuine farm or station it is a unique holiday experience for any traveller. Enjoy the hospitality of the hard-working hard-playing folk who inhabit this eternally-changing land. The North West farm and station experience makes for a truly memorable holiday, whether you go to watch, to take part, or to seek out your own excitement.
The North West is divided into the Kimberley and the Pilbara regions which combined form a million square kilometres of extraordinary grandeur, colour and contrast.
What to see and do in Australia’s North West:
- The Kimberley’s have huge wilderness sanctuaries, spectacular gorges, and thundering waterfalls. Mira Mira Falls at El Questro, near Kununurra, are exceptionally beautiful, as is the Mitchell River at Kununurra. Visit Kelly’s Knob in town for a great spectacular view of Lake Kununurra and the Ord River.
- Take a plane or helicopter ride from Kununurra to Purnululu National Park to see the Bungle Bungle Range at day break or you can drive yourself there.
- See Geikie Gorge Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Fitzroy Crossing, and enjoy amazing outback scenery around the area.
- Go to Marble Bar, the hottest place in WA, and check out the Comet Gold Mine and Tourist Centre, and visit Chinaman’s Pool and the picnic area.
- Derby Jetty is were they have massive tidal movements, so see the power of the ocean as it leaves unique sand patterns as the tides go out to sea, It happens all along the coast, boats are left high and dry until the tide come back in.
- Renowned as one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations, Broome offers relaxing beachside breaks, historical pearl farming, camel riding along the beach and exquisite sunsets.
- To see crocodiles from all over the world, visit Malcolm Douglas’s Crocodile Park, in Broome, where he has 15,000 different and dangerous beasts.
- Halls Creek Crater National Park, where a meteorite landed thousands of years ago, still has a very large impression on the earth.
- The Pilbara Iron mine site at Tom Price is open to the public, and shows the mining of iron ore in the district.
- Take a ride on a camel, either at Broome, along the 30 mile beach or a Moonlight ride in Dampier.
- Harding River Dam at Roebourne has splendid views and plenty of flora and wild fauna and a great picnic area. Roebourne’s Old Gaol Museum is another interesting place to see.
- Visit the Monte Bello Islands for great fishing, swimming and snorkelling, or take a boat from Onslow to see the islands.
- Millstream-Chichester National Park has campsites along a tree lined stream with safe waterholes to swim in.
- Karijini National Park has hidden waterfalls and safe clear cold rock ponds to cool off in.
- Check out the website www.australiasnorthwest.com for more things to see and do in the North West.
In the top end of Western Australia lies a place like no other on earth – a vast wilderness of unsurpassed beauty, Australia’s North West. Spanning more than one million square kilometres, encompassing the Kimberley and Pilbara sub-regions, Australia’s North West is truly one of the world’s last frontiers.
It is an ancient land of rugged ranges, mighty rivers, spectacular waterfalls and pristine beaches framing turquoise waters; a land of extraordinary contrast and colour, rich in history, ancient art and breathtaking scenery. A place of endless blue skies, where adventure abounds and tides and sunsets measure time.
You can venture into red-earth terrain on a four-wheel drive adventure, take in the ancient country on a scenic flight, cruise in luxury along the pristine coastline or simply relax on white sandy beaches. Australia's North West boasts some of the best fishing and diving in Australia; is rich in pioneer history and has a strong authentic Aboriginal culture.
With a fantastic climate, incomparable natural attractions and an incredible range of adventure and cultural experiences – get ready for the holiday of a lifetime!
Australia’s North West stretches from Onslow in the south to Kununurra in the northeast, an area six times larger than the United Kingdom. With an estimated population of just 75,000 people, it has fewer inhabitants per kilometre than almost any other place on earth.
Australia’s North West is a year-round destination. Due to its size, the region experiences wide ranging climatic conditions at any one time – however, in general, the summer months run from November to April. This is the time that Mother Nature is at her dramatic best, with warm tropical days and evenings that showcase spectacular lightning shows and colourful sunsets. The winter months from May to October bring clear blues skies, warm sunny days and perfect balmy nights which allow you to soak up the region’s world renowned culture and colour.
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