Incredible landscapes can best be appreciated from above. Explore the Kimberley with scenic flights to witness natural wonders such as Horizontal Falls and Buccaneer Archipelago.
Out of Broome, take in breathtaking aerial views of Cable Beach before flying northwards towards Willie Creek Pearl Farm and viewing its unique mud flats created by huge tides, Gantheaume Point lighthouse and red cliffs.
Bungle Bungle Ranges
Bungle Bungle Ranges in Purnululu National Park’s World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park can best be appreciated from above, thanks to their varied beauty. Seen from above, their beehive-shaped rock formations appear as though rising up from below like beehives; from here it is easier to appreciate their size–450 square kilometres!
Bungle Bungle Range Tour from Broome offers an unforgettable full-day experience that combines scenic flight and guided tour. After landing at a remote airstrip, take an Indigenous guide for a walk through Behive Domes and Cathedral Gorge while learning stories of Indigenous culture as you discover its breathtaking natural landscapes.
Your journey begins with an unforgettable scenic flight over Roebuck Bay and Geike Gorge before touching down in Halls Creek for breakfast at an airstrip. Following lunch at Halls Creek, prepare to tour Bungle Bungle Range’s beehive-striped domes and Cathedral Gorge; discover its natural amphitheatre of red rocks while walking among ancient sandstone formations that resemble cathedral towers on your guided tour.
Return flight offers breathtaking panoramic views of Dampier Peninsula: Cable Beach, Town Beach, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Roebuck Bay are visible before landing back at the airport just before sunset.
Scenic flights in Western Australia provide travellers with access to remote wilderness areas that may otherwise remain inaccessible by road. This is particularly true of the Bungle Bungles, which are so remote from Halls Creek and Kununurra that most visitors arrive via plane or helicopter – experiencing this spectacular sandstone massifer up close is well worth spending money on!
Scenic flights provide the start of an amazing journey through nature’s wonderland in Western Australia. Book your scenic flight today to witness its stunning beauty from above: turquoise waters combine with sun-kissed beaches while rugged cliffs reveal stories about its history; cascading waterfalls surprise in hidden valleys while coral gardens shine against the deep blue of the ocean.
Horizontal Falls
Horizontal Falls are an extraordinary natural wonder unlike anything else on Earth. Tides from Talbot Bay force water through two narrow gaps (one 20 metres wide and the other only 10), producing a dramatic waterfall-like display best seen by air on scenic flight tours. Sir David Attenborough once called them one of nature’s great wonders and it should definitely be on your itinerary when visiting Broome!
Experience Horizontal Falls best with a small-group tour that combines scenic flight and boat tour. Fly into Buccaneer Archipelago where you will witness Horizontal Falls at various tidal states; feast upon buffet lunch at Ardyaloon Hatchery island restaurant before being taken on a short cruise of Dampier Peninsula’s bays and beaches before retuning via coastal return flight back to Broome.
Helicopter tours of the Kimberley are an unforgettable and rewarding way to experience its breathtaking vistas, vibrant landscapes and colorful skies. While tours often include visits to Horizontal Falls, others fly you further afield like Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek; Bungle Bungle Range or Mitchell Falls.
Horizontal Falls are most frequently visited during the dry season; however, this time can also be the busiest. To secure your place and avoid disappointment, book ahead.
Just before the peak of tourist season arrives is an ideal opportunity to enjoy a tour that combines both aerial and marine experiences: a scenic flight and boat tour around Talbot Bay.
As you fly from Broome to Willie Creek Pearl Farm, you will soar over beautiful Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay before learning the history of pearling from local families. Returning home, enjoy spectacular coastal views as you pass King Sound, Buccaneer Archipelago Cape Leveque Lombadina among others on your return flight back.
Buccaneer Archipelago
Experience one of Australia’s iconic natural wonders from an incredible bird’s-eye perspective with this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Fly over Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim), Buccaneer Archipelago and Dampier Peninsula as your guide assists with taking stunning aerial photos – with convenient hotel pick-up and drop off included for an easy tour experience!
Buccaneer Archipelago’s rugged and rocky islands make a beautiful sight from above. Comprised of between 800 to 1000 islands and islets located within Yampi Sound at the entrance to King Sound off northern Western Australia, Cockatoo Island was named for its population of white cockatoos. Koolan Island once yielded abundant iron ore deposits that yielded great profits to its mining operations.
These islands are famous for their picturesque beaches, but they’re also an abundance of marine life. The waters surrounding these coasts teem with dugongs, three species of turtles and migrating humpback whales – plus, you might just catch sight of some dolphins!
Broome’s beaches are breathtaking, boasting red dirt shores and turquoise ocean waters that blend perfectly. Here, there’s something for everyone; whether you enjoy swimming in gentle waves or lounging on sandy shores there is always somewhere perfect to enjoy your time at one of Broome’s breathtaking beaches.
There are various ways to enjoy the beaches here, from strolling along paths dotted with swaying palms or browsing boutique shops and eateries to taking part in guided walks or cruises that showcase more about pearling history or aboriginal culture.
Broome offers visitors a chance to explore its remarkable tidal landscape via cruise or walk, which takes you out onto exposed tidal flats where marine life and wildlife abounds. Don’t miss an incredible natural phenomenon called “Staircase to the Moon”, when a full moon rises over Roebuck Bay at low tide causing the illusion of a staircase reaching up towards the heavens.
Broome is a city where history and modernity meet. Take a stroll down its historic town streets, where buildings reflect on its pearling past; or visit Courthouse Markets where you’ll find fresh seafood, handmade souvenirs, arts and crafts to purchase!
Cygnet Bay
An aerial tour from Broome offers breathtaking views of the Kimberley’s landscape and is the ideal way to visit some of its most iconic destinations. Hop aboard with an established operator and experience birds-eye views of Horizontal Falls, Mitchell Falls and Buccaneer Archipelago as you fly. Or land at Mount Hart Station and experience morning tea before taking in Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm with its amazing King Cascade at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm; Australia’s oldest family owned and operated pearl farm!
Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm on the Dampier Peninsula provides authentic yet magical accommodations ranging from powered campsites and safari-style tents, glamping glamping safari tents and historic pearler shacks for overnight stays that are authentic as well as magical. Enjoy a guided tour of their operations before relaxing by their pool for lunch or taking one of their many tours offered – island hopping with Bardi Jawi culture to exploring secluded bays or witnessing the Giant Tides; there’s so much beauty waiting here that leaves visitors speechless.
Giant Tides are truly incredible natural phenomena, and viewing this natural wonder from above makes the experience all the more captivating. As its colossal tide devours water off tropical reefs with staggering speed, its effect on tropical reefs creates something both surreal and beautiful; something unique to Kimberley region alone. Tidal movements cause waterfall-like cascading off coral reefs into ocean which leaves viewers completely in awe of nature’s stunning beauty.