Explore the Kimberley's Cliffs and Cascades

Waterfalls

Those cruising from east to west often make their first stop in front of a rather spectacular sight. King George Falls are twin waterfalls that tumble either side of a rugged sandstone spur into the namesake river 80 metres below. The falls are located 12 kilometres upstream from the King George River’s mouth. The Prince Regent River is home to King Cascade – a tiered waterfall that resembles lush hanging gardens thanks to the ferns and grasses that sprout from its terraces.

Reefs

The Kimberley’s massive tides produce a mesmerising effect at Montgomery Reef, which appears to rise up our of the sea as the tide falls. Up to five metres of the coral platform, located 20 kilometres off the central Kimberley Coast, appears to emerge from the ocean as water drains away, revealing intriguing marine life such as sponges and scuttling crabs; a marine wonderland to carefully explore by Zodiac with your Expedition Team.

Bays

One of the joys of cruising the Kimberley coastline is discovering photogenic spots such as Tranquil Bay – an extraordinary emerald-coloured lagoon. Another highlight is Winyalken Bay, home to an intriguing maze of naturally sculpted sandstone caves known as Hathaway’s Hideaway. Aside from natural attractions, there’s also the impact of more modern history on this remote part of Australia. Near Vansittart Bay, see the remarkably well-preserved wreckage of a DC3 plane that crashed here during World War II.

Islands

Among the Kimberley’s islands, Jar and Bigge islands stand out for their galleries of enigmatic ancient Indigenous rock art. As you inspect the images painted on cave walls and under protective cliff ledges, learn about the differences between Wandjina and Gwion Gwion figures. About 120 kilometres from Broome, look out for the Lacepede Islands – a chain of four treeless islands that form an important breeding site for green turtles and seabirds such as the brown booby.