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GENERAL TOUR OPERTORS, TAG-ALONGS AND THE LIKE - the Kimberley
The 7th edtiion of our Kimberley guidebook lists comprehensively the local operators and all services, along with camping and accommodation available throughout the Kimberley.
The following information is more general in detail and lists other operators/guides/services who are based in the Kimberley region or further afield and who run trips (or incorporate trips) to the Kimberley.
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General Tour Operators: 4WD Vehicle & 4WD Coach Tours
Vehicle Guiding Services
Hire 4WD/4WD Campervans
Motorbike Adventures
Fishing Trips, Guides & Boat Charters/Safaris
Cruising
Properties with Fishing Activities
Canoeing / Sea Kayak Tours
Special Interest Tours
Information Centres, Booking Centres & Web Sites
Flying Around the Kimberley
GENERAL TOUR OPERTORS
AAT Kings
Ph: (03) 9347 2769, toll free: 1300 556 100,
Web: www.aatkings.com.au
Oz Tours
Ph: (07) 4055 9535, toll free: 1800 079 006
Web: www.oztours.com.au
Swagman Tours
Ph: (03) 5222 2855,, toll free: 1800 808 491
Web: www.swagmantours.com.au
Wilderness Challenge – Savannah Guide
Ph: (07) 4035 4488, toll free: 1800 354 486
Web: www.wilderness-challenge.com.au/
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Guiding Services or tag-along tours, are a very popular way of exploring the Kimberley.
4WD Tag-A-Long Advenutres
Peter & Michelle Ikin
Ph: 08 9937 2918
Mob: 0437 056 987
Email: cycaustralia@gmail.com
or michelleikin@westnet.com.au
Web: http://capeyorkconnections.com/
Aussie offRoad Experience Tours
Ph: (02) 9542 1355
Web: www.aussieoffroad.com.au
Australian Advanced 4wd Driver Tours
Ph: (07) 3264 1877
Web: www.australian4wd.com.au
Getabout 4WD Adventures
Ph: (02) 8822 5656
Web: www.getabout.com.au
Great Divide Tours
Ph: (02) 9913 1395
Web: www.greatdividetours.com.au
Guides to Adventure
Ph: (07) 3883 3554
Web: www.guidestoadventure.com.au
Outback Tag-A-Long Tours
Ph: (02) 6025 6494
Web: www.outbacktagalong.com.au
Ph: (07) 4055 9535, Freecall: 1800 079 006
Web: www.oztours.com.au
Red Desert Tours
Ph: (03) 5786 2004
Web: www.red-desert.com.au
Tag Along Tours Broome
Ph: (08) 9299 6372
Web: www.tagalongbroome.com
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There are quite a number of car hire companies based in the major town centres of the Kimberley and these have been listed under the facilities of each town in the appropriate chapter in the guidebook.
Avis Cairns
Ph: (07) 4051 5911 – hires 4WDs which can be taken as far as Cooktown.
Web: www.avis.com.au
Britz Australia Rentals - Cairns
Ph: (07) 4032 2611
Web: www.britz.com.au
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Australian Motorcycle Adventures (AMA)
Ph: (07) 3855 3542. Also hire available.
Web: www.austmcycleadventures.com
Bike Tours Australia
Ph: (03) 5472 2371
Web: www.biketours.com.au/
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FISHING TRIPS, GUIDES & BOAT CHARTERS/SAFARIS
For many travelling fishermen the only real method to catch a barra or to experience top fishing is to hire a guide or go to a place set up for fishing. Below are listed all of the operators we know about. Check with the Visitor Centres in the towns for more operators.
Fishing – Kununurra/Wyndham
Arnies Fishing Adventures, ph: (08) 9169 1820, web: http://members.westnet.com.au/arniesfishing/main.htm
Kimberley Fishing Charters, ph: (08) 8945 7686, web: www.fishthetopend.com
Lake Argyle Cruises, ph: (08) 9168 7777,web: www.lakeargyle.com.au/fishing
Look Sea Tours, ph: (08) 9161 1775, web: www.lookseatours.com.au
Lower Ord Cruises, ph: 0459 144 199, web: http://lowerordtours.com
Ultimate Adventures, ph: (08) 9168 2310.
Fishing Safaris – Derby
Buccaneer Sea Safaris, ph: (08) 9191 1991, web: www.buccaneerseasafaris.com
One Tide Charters, ph: (08) 9193 1358, web: www.onetide.com
Unreel Adventure Safaris, ph: 0427 770 825,web: www.unreeladventures.com
Fishing & Diving Tours – Broome
Absolute Ocean Charters, ph: (08) 9192 5095, web: www.absoluteoceancharters.com.au
Broome Billfish Charters, ph: (08) 9192 2127, web: www.broomebillfish.com
Broome Fishing & Dive Charters, ph: (08) 9193 6339, web: www.broomefishingcharters.com.au
Broome Time Charters, ph: (08) 9192 2458.
Coastal Catch Boat Hire, ph: 0417 176 648.
Dampier Creek Boat Tours, ph: (08) 9192 1669.
Fad Game Fishing Charters, ph: (08) 9192 3998.
Fish Broome Charters, ph: 0400 089 860, web: www.fishbroome.com.au
Freshwater Cove, ph: (08) 9193 6836 , web: www.freshwatercove.com
Great Escape Charters, ph: (08) 9193 5983, web: http://greatescape.net.au
Kimberley Extreme Adventures, ph: (08) 9192 6208, web: www.kimberleyextreme.com.au
Kimberley Kayak Fishing, ph: (08) 9192 2285, web: www.kimberleykayakfishing.com.au
North Cape Fishing Charters, ph: 0419 046 035.
Oceania Dive, ph: (08) 9921 2420, web: www.oceaniadive.com.au
Odyssey Expeditions, Ph: 1300 683 255, web: www.odysseyexpeditions.com.au
Reel Cruzie Charters, ph: 0429 004 369.
Reel Teaser Charters, ph: 0438 930 319, web: www.reelteasercharters.com
Sentosa Fishing Charters, ph: (08) 9192 8163, web: www.sentosafishingcharters.com
Simara 111 Fishing Charters, ph: (08) 9192 1774.
Shakari Boat Charter, (Lombadina), ph: (08) 9192 4936, web: http://aboriginaltouroperators.com.au/blackpages/wa/lombadina.htm
Snag-a-Barra Charters, ph: 0409 937 035.
Waverider Fishing Charters, ph: (08) 9382 9832, web: www.waveriderfishing.com.au
West Kimberley Fishing Tours, ph: 0417 889 479.
CRUISING
Buccaneer Sea Safaris, ph: (08) 9191 1991, web: www.buccaneerseasafaris.com
C-Quest, 1300 590 181 or 0429 944 555, web: http://kimberleyluxurycruises.com.au
Kimberley Catamaran Cruises, ph: (08) 9192 8668.
Kimberley Discovery Cruises, ph: 1800 185 960, web: www.kimberleydiscoverycruises.com.au
North Star Charters, ph: (08) 9192 1829, web: www.northstarcruises.com.au
Odyssey Expeditions, ph: 1300 683 255, web: www.odysseyexpeditions.com.au
One Tide Charters, ph: 08 9193 1358, web: www.onetide.com
Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises, ph: (08) 9193 6131, web: www.kimberleyquest.com.au
Red Sky Cruises, ph: 0407 739 738, web: www.redsky.com.au
Unreel Adventure Safaris, ph: (08) 9193 1999, web: www.unreeladventures.com
The Kimberley Cruise Centre, (ph: 1800 677 830, web: www.kimberleycruises.com, offers a wide selection of boats to choose from.
PROPERTIES WITH FISHING ACTIVITIES
Diggers Rest Station, ph: (08) 9161 1029, web: http://diggersreststation.com.au
El Questro Wilderness Park, ph: (08) 9169 1777, web: www.elquestro.com.au
Home Valley Station, ph: (08) 9161 4322, web: www.hvstation.com.au
Coastal Camps
FarAway Bay – The Bush Camp, ph: (08) 9169 1214, web: http://farawaybay.com.au
Freshwater Cove, ph: (08) 9193 6836, web: www.freshwatercove.com
Kimberley Coastal Camp, ph: (08) 9161 4410, web: www.kimberleycoastalcamp.com.au
One Tree Beach Fishing Camp, ph: (08) 9193 5689, web: www.kimberleyfishing.co.
Lower Ord River Camps
Hairy Dog's Fishing Camp, ph: (08) 9168 2310.
Mackas Barra Camp, ph: (08) 9169 1759, web: www.mackasbarra.com.au
Geko Canoeing & Trekking, web: www.geckocanoeing.com.au.
SEA KAYAK TOURS
Guided sea kayak trips are available from Broome. Contact the Broome Adventure Company, ph: 1300 665 888, web:
www.broomeadventure.com.au.
Kimberley Kayak Fishing, ph: (08) 9192 2285, web: http://kimberleykayakfishing.com.au/.
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Savannah Guides
Ph: (07) 4062 1057
Web: www.savannah-guides.com.au/
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INFORMATION CENTRES, BOOKINGS, Web sites
The major centres in the Kimberley specialise in local knowledge and can help travellers with all local & the Kimberley tour packages & accommodation.
Tourist Offices
Most of the major towns have a tourist or visitor information centre of one form or another.
Broome, ph: 1800 883 777,
web: www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au.
Derby, ph: 1800 621 426,
web: www.derbytourism.com.au.
Fitzroy Crossing, ph: (08) 9191 5355,
web: www.sdwk.wa.gov.au.
Halls Creek, ph: (08) 9168 6262,
web: www.hcshire.wa.gov.au.
Kununurra, ph: 1800 586 868,
web: www.kununurratourism.com.
Other Web Sites
For general tourist information check the following web sites:
• www.australiasnorthwest.com/en/Pages/Home.aspx.
• www.kimberleytourism.com.
• www.westernaustralia.com.
• www.towncountryaccommodationwa.com.au.
The Kimberley Development Commission also has some interesting information on the Kimberley on their web: www.kdc.wa.gov.au.
Caravanning, Camping & Motorhoming in Western Australia
Ph: (08) 9240 8208
Web: http://www.caravanwa.com.au/index.php
Road Conditions
To check on road conditions throughout the Kimberley, contact the Main Roads Western Australia – road conditions (all hours) ph: 1800 013 314, or check out their web site:
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Pages/Welcome.aspx
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FLYING AROUND THE KIMBERLEY
Air Tour Operators
Airnorth, ph: (08) 8920 4001, reservations: 1800 627 474, web: www.airnorth.com.au
Alligator Airways, ph: (08) 9168 1333 or 1800 632 533, web: www.alligatorairways.com.au
Broome Aviation, ph: (08) 9192 1369 or 1300 136 629, web: www.northwestregional.com.au
Broome Airlines (see Northwest Regional Airlines), Ph: (08) 9192 2822.
Bush Flight Derby, ph: (08) 9193 2680, web: www.bushflight.com.au
Broome Helicopters, ph: (08) 9192 7488, web: www.broomehelicopters.com
Didgeri Air Aboriginal Art Tours, ph: (08) 8948 5055, web: www.didgeri.com.au
Discover the Kimberley Tours, ph: (08) 9193 7267, web: www.bunglebungle.com.au
Golden Eagle Airways, ph: (08) 9168 3103, web: www.goldeneagleairlines.com
Heliwork WA (See Slingair), ph: (08) 9169 1300 or 1800 095 500, web: www.slingair.com.au
Horizontal Falls Adventure Tours, ph: (08) 9192 2885, web: www.horizontalfalls.com.au
Horizontal Falls Seaplanes Adventures, ph: (08) 9192 1172 ,web: www.horizontalfallsadventures.com.au
Kimberley Air Tours, ph: (08) 9168 2653, web: www.kimberleyairtours.com.au
King Leopold Air, ph: (08) 9193 7155, web: www.kingleopoldair.com.au
Northwest Regional Airlines, ph: (08) 9192 1369, web: www.northwestregional.com.au
Slingair, ph: (08) 9169 1300 or 1800 095 500, web: www.slingair.com.au
QantasLink
Ph: 13 13 13
Web: http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/qantaslink/global/en
Savannah Aviation, Normanton
Ph: (07) 4745 1681
Web: www.savannah-aviation.com/
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