Explore the Kimberley with YOTSPACE superyacht charters and discover the rugged wilderness and spectacular landscape of Western Australia.
The Kimberley is Western Australia’s sparsely settled northern region. A destination that is a hot bucket list item for both Australians and international travellers. It’s known for large swaths of wilderness defined by rugged ranges, dramatic gorges, semi-arid savanna and a largely isolated coastline that is alive with exotic marine life. Visitors arrive on cruise ships, superyachts, private air tours and on four wheel drive safaris to spend some time exploring the canyons, fjords, limestone cliffs, and learning all about the rich heritage of this mysterious and spectacular landscape.
The Buccaneer Archipelago is a jaw dropping picturesque area consisting of 800 to 1,000 rocky islands that are home to small embayments and secluded white sandy beaches. Located North West of the Kimberley town of Derby, it is home to Pre-Cambrian age (2,500 – 1,800 million years ago) sandstones. These islands are rugged and sparsely vegetated with small patches of rain forest in wet areas and a border of mangroves where silt has accumulated over time all set in a bright turquoise tropical sea. From watching the sea turn the colour of pistachios as mud streams off the Tarraji River into the glistening ocean, the cobalt waters and the deep red of the ore-rich “iron islands”, and the emerald rainforest trees, Buccaneer Archipelago is a one voyage you simply cannot miss.
The area has huge tidal ranges of up to 12 meters, this creates a phenomena as horizontal reversible waterfalls are created in Talbot Bay. These are created when the tide flows between narrow island gaps. Sea snakes, sharks, swordfish and a great variety of tropical fish are found in the pristine waters and coral lagoons.
Catch a glimpse of history and visit the rock art created by the Aboriginals who have lived in the Archipelago for thousands of years. They used rafts of mangrove logs and canoes to travel between the islands, Aboriginal people today still visit their traditional sites and communities that are established in the area.
Wake up aboard your YOTSPACE superyacht voyage to see pristine waters and iconic plunging rock faces. A popular spot for the Kimberley superyacht voyages is Crocodile Creek, which is found on an isolated stretch of Cockatoo Island and only accessible by boat. Despite the name, it is a popular swimming spot for Kimberley visitors.
During spring high tides the sea flows right into the pool, cascading over the falls. Climb the sandstone walls to reach a lovely billabong at the top of the falls, safe from salties, the spring-fed pool provides an unforgettable view over the waterfall.
As each enormous Kimberley tide retreats, Montgomery Reef appears, rising out of the sea, shedding water in spectacular cascades and numerous waterfalls. Watch the sea life race over the edge of the drying reef to the safety of the sea creating scenes not seen by many. Montgomery Reef is Australia’s largest inshore reef, it is located 20km off the central Kimberley Coast in Camden Sound Marine Park.
The Worrora people are the traditional custodians of this Humpback whale nursery, known as Yowjab in the Dambinmangari language. The reef is home to dolphins, dugongs, marine turtles and sometimes even crocodiles that have been spotted sun baking on the reef.
On your YOTSPACE superyacht voyage you will take a cruise up the Berkeley River that winds it way through the Drysdale River National Park and Oomulgurri Indigenous Reserve, 135km long the river is home to fresh water pools, pockets of rainforest and wildlife including crocodiles, eagles and rock wallabies just to name a few.
When reaching the top end of the Berkeley River where the fresh water meets the salt water, there are freshwater swimming holes with plenty of opportunity for estuary fishing, here you will target Barramundi.
The Kimberley region is said to be three times the size of the United Kingdom, with a balmy climate and breathtaking scenery. This is a destination for travellers who want to experience a part of Australia’s most magnificent and unforgettable frontiers.
YOTSPACE superyacht voyages take you on a deeply immersive voyage with a highly experienced team of guides who will pass on all of their knowledge of this majestic part of Australia leaving you with a lifetime of memories that words cannot describe. Speak with our YOTSPACE superyacht crew about your Kimberley yacht charter now before they are all booked out for the very short cruising season.
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