Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

OUT OF THI S WORLD ARDI – DAMPIER PENINSULA AUSTRALIA'S TOP TOUR GUIDE 2023 TAKE A TOUR OF SUNDAY I SLAND WITH ROSANNA ANGUS Take the 200km trip north of Broome along the Dampier Peninsula, where a striking contrast of pindan cliffs, white sand beaches and turquoise water creates the perfect backdrop to a unique cultural and coastal adventure. The local Saltwater people invite you to discover their traditions and explore their country. • Take a stroll on a secluded beach, swim or go snorkelling in the sparkling waters. • Share stories of history and contemporary lifestyle with local Aboriginal guides. • Spend the day fishing on a charter boat or hire your own dinghy. • See the charming church lined with paperbark at Lombadina. • Discover the stunning ancient craft of the Riji pearl shell carvers at the Lombadina Art and Craft Centre. • Spot whales, turtles or dugong off the beach. • Go mud crabbing with a local guide and enjoy feasting on your catch. • Enjoy a stunning beach sunset. • Visit Australia’s oldest operating pearl farm at Cygnet Bay. • Experience the amazing King Sound seascapes as you discover the cultural journey of the Tide Drifters on an Oolin Sunday Island boat tour. • Experience the amazing force of the giant tides, standing waves and whirlpools of King Sound near Cygnet Bay. • Book a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago and the Horizontal Waterfalls. • Take a day cruise from Cygnet Bay across coastal waters and through islands to the Horizontal Falls. • Camp with Custodians at Djarindjin Community or stay at a series of small Aboriginal communities which offer accommodation ranging from simple bush camps to luxury self-contained safari tents. • Tour the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre and learn about the Bardi Jawi people’s strong connection to their rich culture and saltwater traditions. Drive to the Dampier Peninsula on the newly sealed Cape Leveque Road. Tours from Broome to the Dampier Peninsula are available by 4WD bus, private charter, scenic flight or helicopter. Tours include Aboriginal cultural experiences to learn traditional fishing, hunting, bush food foraging and bush medicine, and boat tours of the tidal zones, surrounding islands and to the Horizontal Falls. Accommodation and camping is available at locations including Cygnet Bay, Djarindjin Campground and others. BEFORE YOUR ROAD TRIP… There is no free camping on the Dampier Peninsula and bookings are essential at accommodation sites. Some Aboriginal communities remain closed to visitors. Fuel and stores can be bought at Djarindjin Roadhouse and Beagle Bay, but it is advisable to carry extra fuel, oil, water, emergency rations, spare parts and tools. Dogs are not permitted and medical facilities are very limited. The Cape Leveque Rd is now sealed but 4WD is still required to access many accommodation sites and attractions. As you travel through this pristine area, you are asked to respect the land, the culture and the privacy of local people where access is restricted. BROOME VISITOR CENTRE 1 Hamersley Street, Broome Ph: (08) 9195 2200 visitbroome.com.au BUNDY'S CULTURAL TOURS | DAMPIER PENINSULA 54 | www.australiasnorthwest.com