Above The Ground
Due to the immensity of the area, several tour operators have scenic flights from larger towns to main touristic attractions otherwise almost impossible to reach for instance Horizontal Falls Adventure Tours.
On The Water
If you can not drive it nor fly it, sail it.A variety of tour operators can arrange cruising and sailing in the Kimberley:
Kimberley Cruises - Kimberley Cruise Centre for a selection of over 20 vessels to Kimberley Cruise, Freecall 1800 677 830.
Kimberley Sailing - Exclusive sailing safaris through the remote & rugged Kimberley Coast +61 8 9192 8590.
Australian Wilderness Cruises - Kimberley Specialists since 1982 on 60 ft motor sailer. +61 412 701111
Coral Princess Cruises - Experienced Expedition Cruise Operator 3 Vessels 1800 079 545 Toll Free within Australia
On The Ground
There are two main roads in the region, the sealed Great Northern Highway, and the unsealed Gibb River Road. The Gibb River road is probably more spectacular, as it crosses through the heart of the Kimberley through magnificient wilderness scenery, but you will need a 4WD, and it is simply not passable in the wet.Once on the Gibb River Road, you can turn North on the Kalumburu road which will lead you to the Kalumburu mission permits are required to visit the community and the Mitchell Plateau. Note that there is no fuel supply on the Mitchell plateau beyond Drysdale station.
It should be noted that this region is one of the most remote areas in Australia. It is not advisable to leave the main roads if you are not experienced in remote area travel or sufficiently prepared. If you go off road, go with an experienced guide. Tour operators traveling these regions carry satellite phones as normal cellphones do not work in these places.
Unsealed roads are not suitable for conventional vehicles and international travelers should research their self drive trip thoroughly, contacting relative government tourism bureaus for information and advice before attempting trips into the more remote areas.
If you do not have your own car, there are a number of tour operators who run tours between Broome and Darwin, the tours range from Accommodated Coach tours to adventure 4WD tours, Travelwild Australia run 5 and 9 day small group 4WD camping tours during the dry season departing weekly from Broome and Darwin from $150 per day, see Kimberley Tours for more details, or Kimberley Safari Centre - running luxury Coach & 4wd Safari's throughout the Kimberley's and Western Australia. Freecall 1800 677 830.