The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of Australia's last wilderness frontiers featuring rocky gorges, pristine waterfalls and swimming holes, creeks and rivers that carve their way through this vast landscape. The East Kimberly is accessible via Kununurra and includes El Questro Wilderness Park and Purnululu National Park (home of the Bungle Bungles). Expedition cruises can also be accessed from here, as can bucket-list attractions, Mitchell Falls, King George River and Berkeley River by air. The west Kimberley region includes the coastal resort town of Broome, which is ideal for experiencing the Horizontal Falls, Cape Leveque, and Pearl Farms like Cygnet Bay. Luxury Kimberley cruises also travel from Broome to Kununurra and Darwin, and to the Rowley Shoals.
With so much on offer, Onlyluxe offers tailor made Kimberley itineraries so that you can tick off its must-see spots as well as hidden gems in your style and of course in true luxury!
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El Questro Homestead
A stay at the El Questro Homestead is an unsurpassed luxury in the Kimberley that will connect you with the rugged ancient landscapes and coastal scenery of timeless beauty which will stay with you forever. El Questro Homestead, one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia, is probably the best accommodation in the Kimberley and offers the freedom to explore one of Australia’s last true frontiers in absolute luxury. It is an ideal basecamp to explore the Kimberley and is a central hub for El Questro. From deep gorges and majestic ranges to thermal springs, mud and salt-flats, rainforests and cascading waterfalls everything the Kimberley has to offer is located across the 700,000 acres of this remote wilderness park. What we love about this place is enjoying exclusive use in the afternoons as a Homestead guest relaxing at the renowned hideaway of Zebedee Thermal Springs! With all-inclusive dining, wine and spirits, plus guided daily activities any tour connected to El Questro is nothing short of luxury.
The Ultimate Luxury at El Questro & Kimberley Heli-Hike
The title says it all. An ultimate Kimberley heli-hiking adventure, this 4 days journey boasts El Questro’s pristine gorges and waterfalls and the hidden world of The Lost City. You’ll conquer guided hikes with an exclusive helicopter adventure paired with other exhilarating adventures including a Chamberlain River cruise, 4WD safari for sunset clifftop drinks and soaking in the thermal palm-fringed oasis of Zebedee Thermal Springs. Immerse into the best of the remote Kimberley with an all-inclusive wine and dine experiences in harmony with breathtaking landscapes at El Questro.
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Luxury Kimberley Cruise
For a slower paced experience of the Kimberley, a luxury cruise through the region allows for an unforgettable journey. With cruise ships specifically designed to gain access in hard-to-reach locations, expect an array of opportunities with up close moments of wildlife, spectacular gorges, waterfall mists and ancient rock art that hide in the crevices. With expedition tenders, jet boats and helicopters that ride on the cruise, there is no corner of the Kimberley you cannot reach from land, sea and air. Ranging from 7 days to a two-week soiree along the magnificent Kimberley coast where departures are from Broome, Wyndham (via Kununurra) and sometimes Darwin. Perfect locations to spend time before or after an adventure on the water. Enjoy all-inclusive gourmet dining with an onboard chef and unsurpassed service from the crew specialising in knowledge of the area.
Great Escape Ultimate Kimberley 14 Days Cruise
For the most comprehensive introduction to the Kimberley, the ultimate 14 days of lavish indulgence traversing Kimberley coast’s most iconic attractions featuring a stunning panorama of rugged mountains, spectacular gorges and majestic waterfalls. Not to mention, visits to hidden rock arts and sightings of extraordinary wildlife to vast amounts of Barramundi. Discover renowned icons like Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Fall, Mitchell Falls and King George to the Kimberley’s less hidden treasures. When you're not busy exploring relax on a 26-meter luxury catarmaran catering to just 14 guests and 6 crew members including an excellent chef complete with a spa on the front deck and wifi. With a dedicated helicopter onboard and three expedition tenders to ensure every corner of the Kimberley is not missed.
Onlyluxe partners with top cruises in the Kimberley from intimate luxury catamaran to multi-award-winning cruises that retains a boutique feel. Itineraries are tailormade to cater for every fitness level and personal interest. Find more of Onlyluxe Travel’s handpicked top cruises in the Kimberley here.
Private Helicopter Safari
There is nothing quite memorable than ticking off a once in a lifetime destination like the Kimberley in ultimate luxury from end to end. From the largest manmade lake in the Southern Hemisphere with a volume said to be over 21 times that of Sydney Harbour to the Top End's endless estuararies and rivers. A landscape so grandeur and a region three times the size of England, you can truly only grasp its sheer beauty from up above. Explore by air to take tick off as many must-see attractions as you can while touching down to explore by foot for a intricate and differerent perspective on land.
Ultimate Kimberley Coast & Outback Helicopter Safari
This 7 days helicopter safari is all-inclusive and is as luxurious as you can get. Experience the Kimberley in ulitmate luxury on your own private helicopter safari from outback to ocean. You'll get the best of both perspectives, admiring its beauty from up above only to touchdown and experience its beauty on foot. An ideal way to comprehend such a spectacular wonderland. Fly over Ord River, King Cascades, the 4 -tiered Mitchell Falls and Bungle Bungles to name a few. Retreat each day in the region's best luxury lodges and coastal wilderness retreats. Your stays are just as diverse as your experiences! Immerse in dust, sweat and exhilration of life on a real cattle station at Bullo River Station, the unsurpassed luxury at El Questro Homestead to the most remote glamping experience at Kimberley Coastal Camp. Find momemts savouring in the tranquility landing on mountain pinnacles for an exclusive sunset experience, fish for the fabled Barramundi, whisk away on a boat to picnic at a deserted island and cruise down the breathtaking Chamberlain Gorge. There really is no better way to see and experience luxury in this part of the world than this!
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Bungle Bungles & Mitchell Falls Heli-Hike
The legendary icons of the Kimberely are the geological wonder of Bungle Bungles and the 4 tiered Mitchell Falls. The must-see World Heritage Listed and 360-million-year-old Bungle Bungles Range is located in Purnululu National Park. The orange and black sandstone domes known as the Bungle Bungles are one of the world’s most fascinating geological landmarks. It rises 300 meters above grass-covered plains that surround them and can be seen on an extended 4WD tour through the Kimberley or a shorter trip by scenic helicopter flight. While here, explore the ranges on foot with plenty walking trails and discover the towering sunlit walls of Echidna Chasm and breathtaking natural amphitheater of red rock Cathedral Gorge.
The four-tiered Mitchell Falls is an iconic Kimberley attraction, and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia. It is defined by the creation of layers of mesmerising emerald pool from which the waters tumble from one to the next. These impressive waterfalls can be viewed by air, or get up close and walk the track to the falls. Whichever way you choose, your visit to Mitchell Falls will be an unforgettable experience.
Epic Kimberley From Bungle To Mitchell Heli Hike
Tour the Bungle Bungles and Mitchell Falls both ways, foot and air, for the ultimate experience combining the best of both sites where you’ll get the best possible adventure all in one. Appreciate the sheer beauty and grandeur of both icons on a scenic helicopter flight only to touchdown and get up close and hike into these natural wonders. Along the way, you’ll be immersed into Aboriginal history and culture as you are led by Indigenous guides who will share stories and bring the place to life. A great way to swim, hike and fly the legendary icons of the Kimberely while staying at eco wilderness lodges.
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Horizontal Falls & Cape Leveque Expedition
Located in isolated Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago, Sir David Attenborough called Horizontal Falls one of the greatest natural wonders of the world”. Home to one of the world’s largest tidal changes, crazy tidal currents pushing through tight parallel coastal gorges create this natural spectacle. The Kimberley's tropical tides are some of the biggest in the world – rising and falling by up to 13 metres (43 feet) – and result in remote, flat whitewater rapids that can be experienced from above on a scenic flight, or, if you’re game, from the surface on a heart pumping jet boat tour.
Self-drive Luxury Broome and Beyond (Cape Levevque, Buccaneer, Horizontal and Cygnet)
This 5 days self-drive road trip encompasses the best of Broome and the Dampier Peninsula while staying at luxury beachfront locations from resort to glamping experiences. A journey filled with exhilarating adventures from scenic seaplane flights over Buccaneer Archipelago’s 1000 islands, speed boating the rapids of Horizontal Falls, a one-of-a-kind Sunset, Seafood and Pearling Cruise and glamping the remote location of Cygnet Bay. You’ll embark on immersive cultural experiences in Aboriginal communities at Kooljaman wilderness camp stretching towards the striking ochre cliffs and white beaches of turquoise waters of Cape Leveque.
The chase for adventures paired with luxury are endless across the rare and remote Kimberley region. No matter your choice of adventure, you’ll find the true heart of outback Australia.
