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The Kimberley

Berkeley River Lodge in the Kimberley.

Remote Kimberley luxury lodge to reopen with a new look

The exclusive Berkeley River Lodge has had a facelift and will offer transfers from Darwin as well as Perth.

  • Julietta Jameson
Birdwatching at Ashmore Reef.

Is a Kimberley cruise too wild for a nervous traveller? I found out

I’m not a fearless traveller. When a crew member warns there are crocodiles everywhere we will cruise, I consider staying on the ship for the next 10 days.

  • Kristie Kellahan
She Shapes History focuses on the untold stories of the women who have shaped our cities and lives.

Ten extraordinary companies making travel a win-win for everyone

We shine a spotlight on the people and companies changing travel for the better, from a visionary safari lodge to a company championing accessible travel.

  • Traveller Team
The sundeck.

New Australian cruise ship, converted from a luxury yacht, ready to sail

Paspaley Pearl, a former motor yacht modified to become a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel, is about to launch in the Kimberley.

  • Julietta Jameson
Ocean pool at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa in Broome, WA.

The only resort located on one of Australia’s most famous beaches

A stay at the finest resort in Broome makes me wish I had more time to spend in this remote town.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm giant tides tour.

Bizarre Aussie natural phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed

Here, where King Sound meets the Indian Ocean, the tide is fast, violent and chaotic. It’s one of the most bizarre things I’ve seen.

  • Craig Platt
A region with scope for a soaking – King George River falls.

Get drenched by WA’s most photographed falls in this extreme region

Falls are a headline attraction of True North’s voyage, and many of the numerous seasonal torrents that we’ll see will dry up in a matter of weeks.

  • Rob McFarland
Zodiac excursion to King George Falls.

Every day is a surprise in this remote part of Australia

Along Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast, time and tides rule everything.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
The blocky cliffs along the Hunter River are some of the oldest rocks in the Kimberley.

Enjoy rock-star treatment along this wild and ancient coastline

Watching living dinosaurs between sips of champagne? This crazy juxtaposition of luxury in a prehistoric wilderness is a hallmark of my Kimberley cruise on Scenic Eclipse II.

  • Carolyn Beasley
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This was one of the most emotionally stirring experiences I’ve ever had

I’ve taken part in a few Indigenous experiences over the years, but this is by far the most profound.

  • Lee Tulloch