7 days exploring the Kimberley’s natural wonders

Travelling to Kununurra from the UK is straightforward, and often only requires one stopover. Alternatively, add additional stops to explore more of Australia

• One stopover (fastest route): Fly direct from London Heathrow (LHR) to Perth (PER) on Australia's west coast. Then hop on an easy domestic flight to Kununurra (KNX).

Getting to Kununurra from China is easy, often only requiring one stopover.

• One stopover (fastest route): You can fly direct from Guangzhou (CAN) to Darwin (DRW) or Perth (PER). From there, take an easy domestic flight to Kununurra (KNX).
• Multi-city route: Fly direct from China to one of Australia's eastern cities like Sydney (SYD) or Melbourne (MEL), then onward to Darwin (DRW) or Perth (PER) and lastly to Kununurra (KNX).

Yes, this 7-day Kimberley itinerary is an extraordinary bucket-list adventure for active families, best suited for those traveling with older children or teenagers who can manage long travel days.

Because the region is vast and remote, families should be prepared for significant driving distances, especially between El Questro and Broome.

The region's remoteness creates unforgettable experiences for families, like soaking in the thermal waters of Zebedee Springs at El Questro, exploring the giant sandstone structures at Mirima National Park near Kununurra and spotting freshwater crocodiles in the massive Lake Argyle.

A range of accommodation options are available along the route from Broome to the Kimberley. In Broome, base yourself beachside along the iconic Cable Beach, where you'll be close to historic Chinatown.

Along your journey to the Kimberley, stay at El Questro, which offers a tiered range of accommodation ranging from luxury cliffside homesteads to safari eco-tents. When exploring the East Kimberley, base yourself in Kununurra. The town offers lakefront hotels, cabins and caravan parks.

Yes, a high-clearance 4WD is necessary for many parts of this 7-day Kimberley itinerary. While the main highway connecting Kununurra and Broome is sealed, the access track's to some of the region's best natural wonders require a 4WD vehicle.

The unsealed road leading into Purnululu National Park is corrugated and sandy; standard 2WD vehicles are prohibited from entering. Inside El Questro Wilderness Park, a 4WD allows you to navigate exciting outback water crossings to reach natural gems like Emma Gorge and Zebedee Springs.

Before you depart, be sure to understand your rental vehicle's coverage policy regarding unsealed roads and remote driving, as standard hire contracts may exclude outback track damage.