Derby, Western Australia. Located on the vast King Sound, the town is a gateway to the Western Kimberley Region. There are simply so many interesting places to visit here. The town is blessed with a diverse and unique natural surrounding.
One of the most noticable features, reflected as the town's icon, are the hundreds of 'Boab Trees' that rise from the dusty landscape, practically everywhere you look.
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Derby is situated in the northern area of Australia's North West tourist region. Derby faces north to the Timor Sea and is on the mud flats of King Sound on an isolated stretch of coastline. Derby is the nearest town to the magnificent Buccaneer Archipelago.
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Buccaneer Archipelago
Enjoy a sea safari or camp out under the stars on remote island beaches. Make sure that you take an aerial flight or boat trip to see the unique horizontal waterfalls, where the high tidal range of the area forces water to be fiercely sucked through openings between neighboring islands
Gibb River Road
This road follows the Gibb River and leads to the National Parks containing spectacular gorges. Take your time to appreciate the area as you will be amazed at the diversity of native Australian wildlife and the raw peace and quiet will bring you into harmony with the natural surroundings
Gorges and Waterfalls
It is said that the real Australia begins at Derby. It is close to some interesting and unique natural attractions such as the fascinating Devonian Reef Gorges of Windjana and Tunnel Creek which are only a few hours away along the Gibb River Road or on a boat cruise along the rivers
River Systems
Derby is situated on a river delta at the base of King Sound. The mighty Fitzroy River feeds into the ocean to the West and the May, Meda and Lennard Rivers meet the ocean east of Derby. These are wild rivers, meandering through some of the most rugged terrain in Australia
