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Wyndham Western Australia's most northerly town, historic Wyndham typifies the character and spirit of the Kimberley. Situated on the Cambridge Gulf at the confluence of the King, Pentecost, Durack, Forrest and Ord Rivers, and surrounded by some of the most spectacular landforms, rivers and wetlands in the Kimberley, Wyndham is an artist's and photographer's paradise. Explore • Drive up to the Five Rivers Lookout and take in its breathtaking panoramic views and stunning sunsets. Pioneering Past • Step back in time on the Wyndham Port Heritage Trail walk/drive. • Call into the Wyndham Museum. • Visit the Pioneer and Afghan Cameleers' cemeteries. • Follow the King River on the King River Road to Moochalabra Dam. Keep an eye open for the Prison Boab Tree and Aboriginal rock paintings along the way. • View the large Dreamtime statues on Koolama Street and the 'Big Croc' in the main street of Wyndham. • Enjoy the rich bird life and look out for the rare Gouldian finch at Marlgu Billabong. • Watch the sunset from Telegraph Hill. • Visit Anthon's Landing and fish off the jetty. • Walk the 3-Mile Valley trail at the base of The Bastion. • Sit back and absorb the peace of Wyndham town's natural bushland setting. Wyndham Port. King River. Wyndham Museum. Wyndham Tourist Information Centre Kimberley Motors, Wyndham Ph: (08) 9161 1281 Did you know? The 'Big Croc' in Wyndham is made from 5.5km of steel rod, 50kg of welding rods, 10 rolls of bird mesh and 5 cubic metres of concrete covering 150 square metres. 88 | www.australiasnorthwest.com