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Kimberley is the huge far north region of Western Australia. The area offers spectacular scenery and tropical heat. Kimberley only has six towns Broome, Derby, Kununurra, Wyndham, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek. The region is made up of very diverse land systems. Ranging from magnificent rugged coastline, open woodland, deep gorges and towering red cliffs, beautiful ancient palms and desert plains, there is something to suit all tastes.

There are two main seasons the "Wet" and "Dry" seasons. During the wet season you will find tropical heat and due to the monsoonal rain difficulty will be experienced attempting travel on almost any dirt road. Many dirt roads such as the Gibb River Road in fact close for several months between December and April.

During the winter dry season May to October it's more warm and pleasant, it seldom rains at all and the dirt roads are again open. Soon after the wet season rains finish crystal clear waterfalls and flowing rivers abound. Climate and conditions also vary depending upon just where you are. Along the coast or at sea level the dry season winter nights are milder but inland or in the higher altitude North Kimberley it is possible to get very cold nights, right down to -4 C.

Broome is one of the most scenic and colourful spots in Western Australia. The town is located right on the Indian Ocean’s doorstep and acts as the gateway to the beautiful wilderness of the Kimberly. Broome is an old pearling town, so the town is filled with museums, historical centres, and heritage trails.

Pilbara is the region just south of the Kimberly and 1,300 kilometres north of Perth. The region has some of the most fantastic rocky landscapes and land rich in iron, natural gas and salt. Pilbara also contains three national parks, including Rudall River and Karijini.

Port Hedland, located on the coast on the northern side of the Pilbara region, acts as the main port for Pilbara’s iron ore. You’ll find restaurants and accommodation in Port Hedland, as well as museums and recreational centres. Port Hedland is also a great place to look for flatback turtles and humpback whales.

The Millstream-Chichester National Park is a semi-arid park located in the Pilbara region. Situated on the Fortescue River, the National Park is filled with waterlilies, ferns and the rare Millstream Palm. During the winter season, the Millstream-Chichester National Park is sprinkled with wildflowers. Other attractions of the National Park are the freshwater pools, including Chinderwarriner Pool, Crossing Pool, Deep Reach Pool and the Python Pool.