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 Indigenous culture. The Mowanjum Festival is held annually at Mowanjum Community 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 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.
A lovely place to stop while you are exploring the Kimberley...
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