This vast 400,000-hectare former cattle station turned international resort incorporates scenic gorges (Amelia, El Questro) and Zebedee Springs. Boat tours explore Chamberlain Gorge or you can hire your own boat ($100). There are shady campsites and air-con bungalows at El Questro Station Township and also an outdoor bar and upmarket steakhouse (mains $28 to $44).

There are a million activities to choose from, but you'll pay for most of them.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Zebedee Springs

6.05 MILES

A short walk (750m) through beautiful Livistona palms brings you to these shady, soothing hot pools.

2. El Questro Gorge

6.58 MILES

Hot walk to a lovely shady gorge with permanent, spring-fed pools. It's about 2.5km one way.

3. Emma Gorge

7.06 MILES

Emma Gorge features a sublime plunge pool and waterfall, one of the prettiest in the whole Kimberley. The attached resort has an open-air bistro and…

4. The Grotto

20.75 MILES

Just off the highway, 33km from Wyndham, steep steps lead down to a deep, peaceful pool in a small gorge, perfect for a quiet dip. Be aware that…

5. Wuggubun

23.12 MILES

Small and remote, this tiny Aboriginal community is home to only 20 people. Tourists are welcome; there are simple campsites and you can participate in a…

6. Telegraph Hill

29.53 MILES

The ruins of an old telegraph station lie half-hidden by boabs on this small hill above the Ord River flood plain. Sunrises and sunsets are magnificently…

7. Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve

30 MILES

Migratory birds from as far away as Siberia visit these amazing Ramsar-listed wetlands, 25km from Wyndham. There's a bird hide and boardwalk at Marlgu…