If Broome is the gateway to the Kimberley, then the Dampier Peninsula is the gateway to the Kimberley Coast.
Your adventure continues beyond Broome, with an Ardi experience. Meaning “north east” in the ancient Bardi language, your journey begins with the 220km stretch of Cape Leveque Road from Broome. It’s a journey taken by the local people for thousands of years – an experience that connects you with the past, as you begin to unlock the secrets of this ancient place and culture. The Bardi and Nyul Nyul people can offer you an insight into their ancient methods of hunting, gathering, bush medicine, fishing, crabbing and entertain their guests with story-telling and unique demonstrations.
Your journey takes you to the Dampier Peninsula, through pindan bush, open woodland through to beaches, tidal flats and the mangrove creeks of the Indian Ocean and King Sound. Here is a place waiting to be explored: the red earth landscape, the unspoiled beaches – leave the everyday behind and be guided by your sense of adventure.
The road can be closed after heavy rain so be sure to check the Main Roads Travel Map before you head off from Broome as the Broome-Cape Leveque Road is now managed by Main Roads.
Please be advised of the Main Roads Travel map Disclaimer before using the online travel map.
As you travel through this pristine area you are asked to respect the land, culture and privacy of the local people. While fuel supplies are available they are limited and only available at certain times.
The Dampier Peninsula has four major communities One Arm Point (Ardyaloon), Djarindjin, Lombadina and Beagle Bay.
There is NO FREE CAMPING anywhere on the Dampier Peninsula.
Beagle Bay Community is introducing a Community Entry Fee. From 15th April 2024 visitors to the community will be required to pay $15 each, children under 10 can enter Beagle Bay for free. Beagle Bay visitor wrist bands can be purchased from the community office, Beagle Bay Store or the Broome Visitor Centre. Online payment will be available in soon. Thank you for supporting the Beagle Bay Community.
Access to remote Aboriginal communities is permitted, however some communities may choose to still apply their own restrictions. We advise all travellers to check before you go, observe all road closures (and any signage and requests made by the community) regarding entry conditions and also any community health measures. This is particularly important if you are wanting to use amenities or to access food or fuel.
Throughout the State of Western Australia camping is only permitted in designated camping grounds, caravan parks and on private properties with permission from the owner. If you suspect any unauthorised camping on private property, please contact the Broome Police in the first instance as they may be trespassing.
Permission to stay on the land for extended periods must be sought from the Shire. Whilst the Shire recognises the huge demand for resources during the tourist season, unauthorised camping will not be tolerated and infringement notices will be issued.
Free 24hr roadside rest areas are clearly sign posted and are situated on the Great Northern Highway. Campers staying beyond the legislative period of time may be liable for a $1000 penalty.
For the full list of registered caravan parks in the Shire of Broome please follow this link.
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