North West Australia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Gibb River Road is an absolutely amazing experience. Its in my Top 5 List of Places to Visit in Australia and it is truly a special destination with postcard perfect waterholes, pounding waterfalls and spectacular sunsets over one of Australia's most picturesque ranges, the Cockburns! (not pronounced as dirty as its spelt, but rather as 'coburn'.) 

You can hire a 4WD from Broome or Kununurra or jump on a tour with one of the off-road tour buses. 

For must know information on driving the road in a rental car check out: 
http://www.seesomethingnew.com.au/australia/western-australia/going-rental-gibb-river-road for
The Gibb River Road is an absolutely amazing experience. Its in my Top 5 List of Places to Visit in Australia and it is truly a special destination with postcard perfect waterholes, pounding waterfalls and spectacular sunsets over one of Australia's most picturesque ranges, the Cockburns! (not pronounced as dirty as its spelt, but rather as 'coburn'.) 

You can hire a 4WD from Broome or Kununurra or jump on a tour with one of the off-road tour buses. 

For must know information on driving the road in a rental car check out: 
http://www.seesomethingnew.com.au/australia/western-australia/going-rental-gibb-river-road for
This is Fortescue Falls. It's a great place to cool off fo a swim when it's hot. The terraced rock is handy to sit down & take in the scenery too.
I had taken the camel ride the evening before and it was a cloudless sunset... so glad that this sunset wasn't - such a cool sky with the reflections in the sand... I enjoyed photographing it a lot more than I enjoyed my camel ride though...    Tip:  the Blue Camels are closer to the sea than the Red or the Yellow also the wet sand makes for great reflections  #Reflections #beachtips
Now Broome and the Kimberley is an amazing spot to do a road trip! I would recommend flying in from Perth, starting in Broome with a few days and then heading into the Kimberley. A must do in Broome is the cable beach sunset camel ride, there are two operators that do a very similar walk. Try to time it around the low tide so you have beautiful reflections whilst walking on wet sand. #RoadTrip

Where to stay in North West Australia

Cable Beach showing land animals, a sunset and landscape views

Cable Beach

The pristine beaches and picturesque gardens are top of the list for many visitors to Cable Beach. A stop by Cable Beach or Buddha Sanctuary might round out your trip.

Cable Beach
Broome which includes a coastal town, cycling and a city

Djugun

Travellers enjoy Djugun for its beaches and restaurants. Consider checking out Chinatown while you're in the area.

Djugun
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South Hedland

The restaurants and shopping are a few things travellers note about the neighbourhood.

South Hedland
Even though I’m a full time travel photographer I have so far resisted the urge to buy a drone. I love that I can honestly say that any tourist can see the same views that I shoot! This is Broome from the air, taken on a scenic helicopter flight with KAS Helicopters. The Kimberley is best seen from the air or water in my opinion. 😍😍 Western Australia.

Broome Town Centre

If you're spending some time in Broome Town Centre, Matso's Brewery and SSJG Heritage Centre Broome are top sights worth seeing.

Broome Town Centre
Classic sunset at Cable Beach, Broome

Bilingurr

If you're spending some time in Bilingurr, Cable Beach and Broome Wildlife Centre Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Bilingurr
Gantheaume Point which includes landscape views and rugged coastline

Minyirr

You'll enjoy the beaches and gardens in Minyirr. You might want to make time for a stop at Gantheaume Point or Roebuck Bay.

Minyirr
Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort

Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Madaffari Drive Exmouth WA
The price is AU$316 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$316
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Exmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)
Awesome

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
Oaks Cable Beach Resort

Oaks Cable Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
11 Oryx Road Cable Beach WA
The price is AU$199 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$199
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Broome. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Buddha Sanctuary and Cable Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (624 reviews)
Neil did a great job to allow us to use the facilities after we checked out. Thank you very much!!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Oaks Cable Beach Resort
Karratha International Hotel

Karratha International Hotel

4 out of 5
Crn of Hillview Rd and Millstream Rd Pegs Creek WA
The price is AU$311 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$311
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Karratha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waters Park and Walgu Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (269 reviews)
Clean accommodation and amazing staff. Great service. Great comfort.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Karratha International Hotel
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Oaks Cable Beach Resort

Oaks Cable Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
11 Oryx Road Cable Beach WA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Broome. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Buddha Sanctuary and Cable Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (624 reviews)
Neil did a great job to allow us to use the facilities after we checked out. Thank you very much!!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Oaks Cable Beach Resort
Moonlight Bay Suites

Moonlight Bay Suites

3.5 out of 5
51 Canarvon Street Broome WA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Broome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (663 reviews)
"Did you enjoy the balcony view at Moonlight Bay Suites? " said the request for review - well hotels.com should have known that only the 2 bedroom units have a private balcony. AI perhaps? Our unit was otherwise spacious, spotlessly clean and had everything you would need for a self-catering short ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Moonlight Bay Suites
Oaks Broome Hotel

Oaks Broome Hotel

4.5 out of 5
99 Robinson Street Broome WA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Broome. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Broome Historical Society Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
Very clean and very spacious room

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Oaks Broome Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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