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A full-day fixed-wing tour from Broome that combines aerial views of the Horizontal Falls, flights over the King Leopold Ranges and short hikes at Windjana and Bell Gorge. Expect dramatic tides, limestone gorges and a station lunch — plan for sun, swims and short rocky walks.
A full-day fixed-wing tour from Broome that combines aerial views of the Horizontal Falls, flights over the King Leopold Ranges and short hikes at Windjana and Bell Gorge. Expect dramatic tides, limestone gorges and a station lunch — plan for sun, swims and short rocky walks.
You lift from Broome and the coastline shrinks; the plane banks over the red cliffs of Cape Leveque, islands scattered like stamps on turquoise water. Minutes later the inland changes — spinifex ridges, boab-studded plains and the serrated silhouette of the King Leopold Ranges. The day stitches aerial theatre to short ground walks: Windjana’s limestone walls, the plunge pools at Bell Gorge and the breath-stopping sight of the Horizontal Falls.
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Operated by Broome Aviation · Broome, Western Australia
You lift from Broome and the coastline shrinks; the plane banks over the red cliffs of Cape Leveque, islands scattered like stamps on turquoise water. Minutes later the inland changes — spinifex ridges, boab-studded plains and the serrated silhouette of the King Leopold Ranges. The day stitches aerial theatre to short ground walks: Windjana’s limestone walls, the plunge pools at Bell Gorge and the breath-stopping sight of the Horizontal Falls.
Geology here is literal history. Windjana and the Napier Range are part of a Devonian fossil reef — sheer limestone cliffs rising from an ancient seabed — while the tidal race at Horizontal Falls is created by extreme Kimberley tides funneling through narrow gorges. Cultural threads run alongside: Broome’s pearling history threads the coast and the Broome region is country of local Indigenous peoples whose knowledge shapes seasonal access and stories of the land.
Expect a full-day fixed-wing scenic flight interspersed with short drives and two modest hikes (the Bell Gorge top walk ≈1 km each way; a further 1 km to the bottom pool). You’ll have time for a station-style lunch at Mount Hart and afternoon tea at Cygnet Bay. Practical notes: bring sturdy walking shoes, sun protection and swimwear for guarded swims; tides dictate how dramatic Horizontal Falls will be, and flights may be routed to match tidal conditions. Motion-sickness can affect the small-aircraft experience, and the tour requires a moderate fitness level for uneven trail sections and short climbs.
This is an eleven-hour circuit of Kimberley extremes—coastal shine, inland stone and tidal power—designed for travelers who want high-impact scenery with practical, short-ground exploration.
The full experience is about 10–11 hours with multiple fixed-wing legs between Broome, Windjana, Bell Gorge, Mt Hart and coastal points — expect most of the day airborne with several ground stops.
Yes — there’s a short top walk (≈1 km) and an additional 1 km descent to the bottom pool; swims are at your own risk and depend on seasonal water levels and operator guidance.
The tour involves light aircraft transfers and short walks over uneven ground; children are allowed but infants must sit on laps and guests should be reasonably mobile — those with serious mobility or health issues should check with the operator beforehand.
Not necessarily — the falls are tidal. Operators time routes to tides but peak flow is seasonal; if tides are low, the visual effect can be reduced and the route may be adjusted accordingly.
Broome Aviation operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You lift from Broome and the coastline shrinks; the plane banks over the red cliffs of Cape Leveque, islands scattered like stamps on turquoise water. Minutes later the inland changes — spinifex ridges, boab-studded plains and the serrated silhouette of the King Leopold Ranges. The day stitches aerial theatre to short ground walks: Windjana’s limestone walls, the plunge pools at Bell Gorge and the breath-stopping sight of the Horizontal Falls.
You lift from Broome and the coastline shrinks; the plane banks over the red cliffs of Cape Leveque, islands scattered like stamps on turquoise water. Minutes later the inland changes — spinifex ridges, boab-studded plains and the serrated silhouette of the King Leopold Ranges. The day stitches aerial theatre to short ground walks: Windjana’s limestone walls, the plunge pools at Bell Gorge and the breath-stopping sight of the Horizontal Falls.
Geology here is literal history. Windjana and the Napier Range are part of a Devonian fossil reef — sheer limestone cliffs rising from an ancient seabed — while the tidal race at Horizontal Falls is created by extreme Kimberley tides funneling through narrow gorges. Cultural threads run alongside: Broome’s pearling history threads the coast and the Broome region is country of local Indigenous peoples whose knowledge shapes seasonal access and stories of the land.
Expect a full-day fixed-wing scenic flight interspersed with short drives and two modest hikes (the Bell Gorge top walk ≈1 km each way; a further 1 km to the bottom pool). You’ll have time for a station-style lunch at Mount Hart and afternoon tea at Cygnet Bay. Practical notes: bring sturdy walking shoes, sun protection and swimwear for guarded swims; tides dictate how dramatic Horizontal Falls will be, and flights may be routed to match tidal conditions. Motion-sickness can affect the small-aircraft experience, and the tour requires a moderate fitness level for uneven trail sections and short climbs.
This is an eleven-hour circuit of Kimberley extremes—coastal shine, inland stone and tidal power—designed for travelers who want high-impact scenery with practical, short-ground exploration.