The Kimberley covers some 422,000 square kilometres of dramatic landscape. From the red dune fields of the Great Sandy Desert through the rugged escarpment country to Geikie and Windjana Gorges and the Bungle Bungles to broad tidal flats, waterfalls and rainforest patches. Wildlife is abundant and visible - birds, turtles, crocodiles, kangaroos and wallabies.

Kununurra is the base for Kimberley adventures and is surrounded by spectacular rugged ranges, water and an abundance of birds and wildlife. It is situated alongside Lake Kununurra on the Ord River and within its boundaries is the magnificent Mirima National Park.

The Bungle Bungle massif of Purnululu National Park is a spectacular feature of this region. Its sandstone beehive domes are striped with orange and black bands. The area is rich in Aboriginal art and burial sites. Spectacular scenic flights are available to truly appreciate this natural wonder. By air you will see the otherwise hidden world of gorges, pools and palms.

Once the pearling capital of the world, Broome is now the centre of cultured pearl farming. Located on Roebuck Bay, the multi-cultural city of Broome is bordered by stretches of white sandy beach and magnificent turquoise waters, pockets of remnant rainforest and an abundance of unusual wildlife. Broome's great natural attractions include stunning Cable Beach. The receding tide leaves the sand of Roebuck Bay in ripple formations. During a full moon, the affect is termed the 'Staircase to the Moon'.

Lake Argyle holds nine times the volume of Sydney Harbour. The Argyle diamond mine is the world's biggest and one of the most technologically advanced.

Geikie Gorge is another part of the Kimberley not to be missed. Boat tours during the dry season show off the sheer yellow, orange and grey gorge walls, colourful and abundant wildlife and lush vegetation fringing the Fitzroy River.

The water-streaked walls of Windjana Gorge National Park rise majestically to a height of 100 metres. The best way to see the Gorge is by following the walktrail that winds its way through the gorge.

Derby is the administrative centre for the hinterland region of the Kimberly. It is an ideal base for excursions to the variety of attractions including the ranges, plains, river gorges and the Boab Prison Tree.

The state of Western Australia is the biggest state in Australia and therefore will have the biggest climate changes throughout the state. There is three main climatic zones in the state, which are Tropical, Semi - Arid and Mediterranean.

The tropical zone is found in the north of the state where the climate is characterised by the Dry and the Wet seasons. This area is known for monsoonal rains during the wet season with the occasional cyclone hitting the region about once every 1-2 years. The Semi-Arid zone is in the central part of the state where the area is mostly covered by deserts. The south of the state is the Mediterranean zone, where there is little rainfall in the summer and the winds are hot and dry except with the occassional afternoon coastal sea breeze. Winter brings the southern region cold fronts and low pressure zones which brings rainfall for the agricultural regions.