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The Kimberleys is a wild and remote area of northwest West Australia that has a long Pacific coastline and a vast amount of land. It lies roughly between Darwin and Port Hedland and features the towns of Broome, Derby, and Kununurra as its main gateways.
The main highlights of the Kimberley region are the vastness in general, with some of the most weird and striking landscapes in the state, and the stunning national parks and camping options. In addition, there are some nice beaches on the Dampier Peninsula of the Kimberleys and huge saltwater crocodiles.
Most accommodation in the Kimberleys lies within the gateway towns of Broome, Derby, and Kununurra, while the smaller communities of Wyndham, Kalumburu, Camballin, and Fitzroy Crossing also have hotels, motels and campgrounds. Prices for hotels in these places are generally reasonable and many come with swimming pools.
The Kimberley region has just two seasons - the wet season from November to April and the dry season from May to October. It is best to visit in the dry season when 4wd tours of the area can be done. Touring in the wet season is not much fun in this part of West Australia. There is bags to see and do in the Kimberleys, with the Gibb River Road going right through the middle of the region, while South Kimberley is traversed by the Great Northern Highway,
Specific sights to check out in the Kimberleys include the UNESCO World Heritage Purnululu National Park to the south of Kununurra, Windjana Gorge and Geikie Gorge national parks in the south of the region, and the remote Mitchell Plateau in the northwest for the adventure type. This area in particular has some great swimming and hiking spots and features the stunning Mitchell Falls.
You can also get on a tour to Lake Argyle, a huge artificial lake to the south of Kununurra that is loaded with crocodiles and an array of flora. The famed Bungle Bungles are best seen on a scenic flight from Kununurra.