Check out King Sound's colossal 11.5m tides from the circular jetty, 2km northwest of town, a popular fishing, crabbing, bird-spotting and staring-into-the-sunset haunt. Yep, there are crocs in the mangroves.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
2.89 MILES
Kimberley art legends Mark and Mary Norval have set up an exciting gallery in an old tin shed on the edge of town. Featuring striking artworks, exquisite…
7.23 MILES
Just 4km along the Gibb River Road from Derby, Mowanjum artists recreate Wandjina and Gwion Gwion images in this incredible gallery shaped like their…
2.06 MILES
Fascinating look at how school is conducted over the radio for children on remote stations. Currently open only on Thursdays, so check times with the…
1.29 MILES
Grab the key from the visitor centre and have a peek inside the nearby museum, with its atmospheric shipping and aviation displays.
2.01 MILES
Along with the Boab Prison Tree (7km south), this old gaol is a sad reminder of man's inhumanity to man.
Nearby Broome & The Kimberley attractions
1.29 MILES
Grab the key from the visitor centre and have a peek inside the nearby museum, with its atmospheric shipping and aviation displays.
2.01 MILES
Along with the Boab Prison Tree (7km south), this old gaol is a sad reminder of man's inhumanity to man.
3. Kimberley School of the Air
2.06 MILES
Fascinating look at how school is conducted over the radio for children on remote stations. Currently open only on Thursdays, so check times with the…
2.89 MILES
Kimberley art legends Mark and Mary Norval have set up an exciting gallery in an old tin shed on the edge of town. Featuring striking artworks, exquisite…
5. Mowanjum Art & Culture Centre
7.23 MILES
Just 4km along the Gibb River Road from Derby, Mowanjum artists recreate Wandjina and Gwion Gwion images in this incredible gallery shaped like their…