Along with Broome and Kununurra, Derby is one of only three towns in the Kimberley to have a population over 2,000. Located on King Sound, two hours north of Broome, Derby has the highest tides in the southern hemisphere, with the peak differential between low and high tide reaching 11.8 metres.
Derby is home to several Aboriginal language groups and is rich in First Nations culture. The Mowanjum Festival is held annually (next event is in 2024) at Mowanjum Community in Derby and features a showcase of traditional art. You can experience the unique art and culture of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunambal people at this special celebration.
The Derby Boab Festival is also a highlight of this area, with the boab lined streets creating an amazing visual on arrival.
It is the main access to the Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge National Park, Tunnel Creek and the islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago. It is home to the Boab Prison Tree and Mowanjum Art Centre. There are amazing gorges and wilderness retreats within a short 4WD tour of Derby.
Derby has a strong pastoral and cultural history. The Pioneer Cemetery, Wharfinger House Museum (covering the town's aviation history), Old Derby Gaol (the oldest building in Derby) being places to rediscover the history of this town.
SHIRE OF DERBY / WEST KIMBERLEY ROAD CONDITIONS
The Shire of Derby / West Kimberley also provides a road condition report. Please be advised that this advice is only updated when conditions have changed.
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