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• Enjoy extended luxury cruising, hovercraft flights, houseboats, river and lake cruises and charters to offshore islands of the Pilbara and Kimberley coast or hire a boat in the major centres of the Pilbara and the Kimberley. • Broome, Derby and Wyndham serve as the main entry and exit points for visiting the Kimberley coast, with a number of adventure cruise vessels operating the pristine waters. Much of the area remains in a pristine state, and the ocean and rivers are teeming with wildlife. Always check signage and with authorities before entering unknown water courses in the north, as crocodiles are known to inhabit certain watercourses. a e teemi g with "the ocean and rivers W ILDLIFE" Aquatic Adventures Sparkling white sandy beaches, warm, tropical oceans and wild rivers make the North West a haven for travellers seeking adventures either on or in the water. With months of sunshine, the region truly is a water playground that offers visitors a wealth of memorable experiences. Highlights • Visit the Horizontal Waterfalls by air or sea and experience this incredible natural phenomenon. • Dive or snorkel amongst the rich marine life and coral reefs of the Rowley Shoals, Mackerel Islands and the 42 islands of the Dampier Archipelago. • Join a fishing charter or cast a line from a beach, jetty or boat and explore the tidal creeks and river systems. • Catch mud crab or the elusive barramundi or one of the many other trophy species that inhabit these waters. • View the massive Montgomery Reef from air or by boat as it is exposed at low tide, creating a series of waterfalls as the ocean cascades off the expanse. • Cable Beach and Eighty Mile Beach are popular with visitors to the region, in addition seek out the many other stunning beaches along the Pilbara and Kimberley Coast. • The Kimberley and Pilbara offer a number of superb spots for swimming and whiling away the hours in freshwater pools, waterfalls and gorges. • Paddle peacefully along the coast and rivers in your own kayak or enjoy an organised tour with a local kayak operator. Whale watch • From July to October thousands of Humpback Whales migrate along the coastline. • Port Hedland's Cemetery Beach, Eighty Mile Beach and Eco Beach are some of the renowned and accessible locations to view turtles hatching and take their first steps to the ocean. Untouched Wilderness The remoteness of the Kimberley and Pilbara means that vast stretches of the coast, and many of the river systems, don't see many people at all. 14 | www.australiasnorthwest.com