Australia's North West Historic Site Attractions
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Afghan Cemetery
Wyndham - This cemetery contains the graves of Afghan Camel drivers brought to Australia by Zamen Shar. These drivers carried supplies all over the Kimberley region.... More
Anastasia's Pool
Broome - In Broome, see Anastasia’s Pool, a natural rock pool which is part of the history of the town and tells a touching story.
The pool was modified... More
Argyle Downs Homestead Museum
Kununurra - In the late 1880s, at the beginning of the great Kimberley beef industry, Patsy Durack and his two brothers built the Argyle Downs Homestead after a two... More
Beagle Bay
Broome - Beagle Bay is one of three Aboriginal communities on the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, and an interesting part of Western Australian history.
If... More
Boab Prison Tree
Derby - The massive ancient Boab Prison Tree is believed to be around 1,500 years old and sits on the outskirts of the remote northern town of Derby in Western... More
Cambridge Gulf
Wyndham - The best way to view the spectacular Cambridge Gulf is from the Five Rivers Lookout on top of the Bastion Range. A 360 metre high vantage point giving... More
Chichester Range Camel Trail
Roebourne - The Chichester Range Camel Trail is an eight kilometre, three hour one way heritage walking trail.
The trail provides an insight into the hardships experienced... More
Chinatown
Broome - Take a stroll through Chinatown, the original bustling centre of Broome, where pearl showrooms, galleries and cafes abound.
Splash out on a pearl or two... More
Crocodile Lookout
Wyndham - This former outlet from the Wyndham Meatworks attracted many large crocodiles. It is located on the gulf side of the Old Meatworks complex.
The crocodiles... More
Crocodile Statue
Wyndham - The Crocodile Statue is a friendly greeting at the entrance to Wyndham town as well as a gentle reminder that you are in estuarine crocodile country. ... More
Derby Jetty
Derby - See massive tidal movements and be amazed by the power of the ocean at Derby Jetty in the Kimberley region.
Located just north of Derby townsite, the... More
Derby Pioneer Cemetery
Derby - The Derby Pioneer Cemetery dates back to the early pioneering days and reveals the hardships of those times. A great many graves are without headstones... More
Drovers Memorial
Wyndham - The Drovers Memorial is a bench monument outside the Prison Department in the port.
It was erected to commemorate the pioneer drovers of the north who... More
Five Rivers Lookout
Wyndham - See where five mighty Kimberley rivers meet and flow into the ocean at Five Rivers Lookout in Wyndham.
There are spectacular views across the Ord, Forest,... More
Flying Boat Wrecks
Broome - The wreck of three Royal Dutch Air Force Flying Boats lay half buried in the mud at Roebuck Bay.
The boats were destroyed by a Japanese Air Raid in 1942... More
Fossil Downs Homestead
Fitzroy Crossing - Those fortunate enough to see the Fossil Downs Homestead will marvel at the determination that built this glorious two storey mansion in this difficult... More
Frostys Pool
Derby - Located adjacent to Myall's Bore, Frosty's Pool was nicknamed after a platoon member, Charles L V Frost. It was built in 1944 as a bathing area for troops... More
Gantheaume Point
Broome - At Gantheaume Point near Broome see ancient dinosaur footprints that are more than 120 million years old.
You can see the footprints in the rocky reef... More
Ivanhoe Crossing
Kununurra - Go barramundi fishing at Ivanhoe Crossing a short drive north of Kununurra in the East Kimberley.
Ivanhoe Crossing is a causeway built over the mighty... More
Jaburara Heritage Trail
Karratha - The Jaburara Heritage Trail is a 3.5 kilometre walk highlighting the Karratha districts natural history and cultural heritage and in particular its traditional... More
Japanese Cemetery
Broome - Gain an appreciation for the lives sacrificed by the Japanese migrants who settled in Broome to prosper from Broome’s lucrative pearling industry.... More
Kelly's Knob Lookout
Kununurra - Check out the views of Kununurra and the Ord River irrigation area from Kelly’s Knob not far from town.
Panoramic views stretch across the township... More
Koolama Wreck Site
Wyndham - The Koolama, a well-known state ship, was hit by Japanese bombs near Darwin in 1942. After limping all the way to Wyndham, it sank just 40 metres from... More
Koombana Lookout
Port Hedland - The lookout provides panoramic views across the port entrance and back across the Port Hedland hinterland. On a clear day you can see forever. A wonderful... More
Lillimilura Police Station
Derby - Two kilometres from Windjana Gorge are the remains of the police outpost in which Constable Richardson, the first victim of the notorious Aboriginal Outlaw... More
Lookout Hill
Nullagine - Located four kilometres from the town, this is an excellent place to view the surrounding area scenery. More
Matso's Broome Brewery and Restaurant
Broome - Matso’s Broome Brewery brings people together to enjoy craft beer, great food and fine wine.
Matso’s is the Kimberley’s award winning... More
Old Derby Gaol
Derby - The oldest building still standing in Derby, dating from 1906, this gaol reflects the response of the authorities to keeping law and order in a remote... More
Old Halls Creek
Halls Creek - Old Halls Creek is a picturesque deserted township where the ruins of several old mud brick buildings remain as testament to what was once a booming town,... More
Old Town Site
Onslow - As a consequence of the resiting of Onslow, virtually all the transportable buildings were removed leaving behind only the stone and cement buildings owned... More
Oxer Lookout
Tom Price - The Oxer Lookout offers breathtaking panoramic views of four amazing gorges. Checkout one of the most spectacular vantage points within the Karijini National... More
Pigeon Heritage Trail
Derby - This self guiding drive trail tells the story of the Aboriginal Jandamarra, better known as Pigeon, who was shot dead by a police tracker in April 1897... More
Pioneer Cemetery Wyndham
Wyndham - Pioneer Cemetery is located in the gully between the port and the meatworks. Many of the great pioneers of Wyndham and the Kimberley are buried here. More
Radio Hill Lookout
Newman - Radio Hill Lookout provides great panoramic views of the town of Newman and surrounding landscape. Situated just behind the Newman Visitor Centre, with... More
Roebourne Court House
Roebourne - The Roebourne Court House is a fascinating historical building which is over 100 years old. You can visit when court is not in session and see how the... More
Royal Flying Doctor Base - Port Hedland
Port Hedland - Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Base. The original base on Richardson Street was first established in 1935 to service pastoral properties.
The base is now... More
Russian Jack Memorial
Halls Creek - This memorial statue was jointly erected by the Shire of Halls Creek and the State Government in 1979 to honour all the pioneers of the Kimberley Region.
It... More
SS Colac
Derby - The remnants of the SS Colac are situated in the planned gardens of the shire buildings in Loch Street.
The remains are the anchor and propeller from... More
Stockmans Grave
Kununurra - A tinplate cross marks the grave of pioneer stockman David Suttie, who is featured in Jeannie Gunn's famous book 'We of the Never Never'.
The grave is... More
Sun Pictures
Broome - Catching a film at the historic Sun Pictures will be a real highlight of your stay in Broome. Sun Pictures is the world's oldest operating open air cinema,... More
The Courthouse Broome
Broome - Check out the distinctive Broome style architecture and soak up the laid back tropical ambiance of the historic Broome Courthouse. Enjoy a picnic under... More
Town Observation Tower
Port Hedland - The 26 metre high Town Observation Tower in Port Hedland provides an outstanding birds-eye view of the surrounding area and bustling activities of the... More
TV Hill Lookout
Karratha - TV Hill Lookout offers excellent views of Karratha. It is a very easily accessible lookout with no walking required. You can drive right up to the top... More
Warmun Community
Warmun (turkey Creek) - Warmun Community’s principal tourism venture, the Turkey Creek Roadhouse, is conveniently located at the gateway to the Purnululu National Park.... More
Water Tank Hill Lookout
Wickham - Excellent views of the local area can be appreciated from this lookout. More
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