Mimbi Caves Campground has completed an expansion, allowing more travellers to access one of the Kimberley’s most treasured cultural attractions.
To say Mimbi Caves Campground has hit the location jackpot would be a gross understatement. And at just $22 a night, you’re getting a lot more than your money’s worth.
Tucked away in a remote corner of Western Australia’s expansive Kimberley region, southeast of Fitzroy Crossing, the accommodation sits right on the doorstep of the archaeologically and culturally significant Mimbi Caves, part of an ancient Devonian reef. From here, Girloorloo Tours lead visitors between towering Karst cliffs into a bewitching cave system filled with marine fossils, ancient rock paintings and stalagmites – all enriched by Dreaming stories and traditional Aboriginal knowledge.
The Mimbi Caves are one of the Kimberley’s most sought-after cultural attractions, and the Gooniyandi people have shared a strong connection with the caves and surrounding lands for thousands of years. Natural light enters the system through holes in the cave roof, illuminating spectacular draping speleothems (active growing limestone), shawls and flowstones – some with sparkling crystals.
The campground’s upgrades
Mimbi Caves Campground now offers 35 campsites. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
First opened in 2017, Mimbi Caves Campground is 100 per cent Indigenous owned and operated. It is part of WA’s Camping with Custodians program – an initiative that develops high-quality camping accommodation that allows guests to connect with Aboriginal Country and people, and supports local communities.
The secluded campground has just completed an exciting upgrade with the addition of 14 new campsites, bringing the total number of sites to 35. This will allow more guests to enjoy the naturally stunning and spiritually significant Mimbi Cave system, which dates back an unfathomable 350 million years.
“These upgrades will enable more visitors to experience the unique culture, stories and Country that have drawn people here for generations," says WA’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch.
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The campground has a new camp kitchen. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
Enjoy sunrises and sunsets overlooking stunning karst cliffs. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
“Projects like Mimbi … showcase the Kimberley to the world while empowering Traditional Owners to share their stories, culture and Country on their own terms," adds Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna.
The revamp also includes a shiny new camp kitchen and bathroom block, as well as an onsite sewerage treatment system, affording guests greater comfort and higher quality facilities.
How to visit Mimbi Caves
Light from above illuminates incredible limestone formations in Mimbi Caves. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
Access to the Mimbi Caves requires joining an Aboriginal-led tour run with Girloorloo Tours (you do not need to be staying at the campground to join the tour).
The two-hour tour begins with a walk between stunning cliffs while your guide shares traditional knowledge of bush medicine, tucker and native flora and wildlife. After a quick torch check, you’ll be guided through the entrance of the caves into a fascinating world of fossils, sedimentary limestone structures and rock paintings that reveal unique connections between the caves and local people.
The tour starts with a walk through dramatic cliffs. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
The entrance to Mimbi Caves. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
Settle in by the campfire for songs, culture and community spirit. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
You will listen to ancient Dreaming stories and have the chance to enjoy traditional Billie Tea and damper made using native seeds, with music played around the campfire. After the tour, take a refreshing dip in one of the many permanent freshwater pools near the caves and campsite.
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How much does visiting Mimbi Caves cost?
Girloorloo Tours’ Mimbi Caves tour costs $90 for adults and $45 for children. The tour lasts two hours.
Mimbi Caves Campground’s nightly rates are as follows:
Adults: $22 ($20 for pensioners)
Children 5-15 years: $7
Family rates: $54 (family of four) or $50 (family of three), additional $5 per child 5-15 years
Groups: $16 per person
The details
Address:Mimbi Caves, Mt Pierre Station, 90km east of Fitzroy Crossing, Kimberley, WA
Campground and tour open dates: 1 April to 30 September
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With its prime position on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, lush tropical surrounds and exceptional dining, wellness and leisure experiences, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa is the perfect base for exploring the spectacular Kimberley region.
For many travellers, Broome is the gateway to the wild grandeur of the Kimberley – a launch point for epic 4WD journeys along the legendary Gibb River Road, rugged outback tours and expedition cruises tracing the remote coastline. Whether you’re arriving dust-covered from the red dirt or preparing to venture deep into the region’s untamed landscapes, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa offers the perfect place to begin or end the adventure. The only fully integrated resort in Broome, the property unfolds along meandering pathways that wind through lush tropical gardens, past tranquil lily ponds and hand-carved timber sculptures that subtly guide guests towards reception.
Location
Let friendly staff help you book a camel ride on Cable Beach. (Credit: Tourism WA/ Matt Deakin)
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa lies just steps from the famed Cable Beach, where the silhouettes of camels crossing the shoreline at sunset have become one of Australia’s most enduring tourism images. The only beachfront resort in Broome, it’s also just a few minutes’ drive to the centre of town, where guests can wander through Chinatown and peruse its pearl stores and galleries or catch a movie beneath the stars at the heritage-listed Sun Pictures.
The friendly team at the resort’s tour desk can also help tailor your stay, whether that’s an iconic camel ride along the beach, a visit to Willie Creek Pearl Farm to discover how the gems are harvested or a guided tour to see the ancient dinosaur footprints revealed among the rust-red rocks of Gantheaume Point at low tide.
Style and character
Walk into an eclectic blend of influences and eras.
Few resorts capture the essence of their surroundings quite like Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. First opened in 1988, the resort is a celebration of Broome’s rich multicultural past, from its Japanese pearl divers to Chinese merchants. The result is an eclectic blend of influences and eras. The resort features wide timber verandahs, corrugated iron walls and tin roofs designed to temper the tropical climate. To keep it breezy, Broome’s signature lattice (a distinct painted timber lattice detailing iconic to the tropical architecture of the Kimberley region) has been used across the resort with two functions – allowing a breeze through while maintaining privacy.
Scattered throughout the manicured gardens is an impressive collection of rare Asian and international artefacts. Chinese bluestone lions stand sentinel at the entrance, while terracotta warrior horses, vermillion Japanese torii gates and traditional Shishi (lion-dog) statues lend an air of quiet grandeur. Fragrant with frangipani blossoms and shaded by century-old boab and mango trees, the grounds are also a haven for native wildlife. Birds provide a constant soundtrack, while wallabies and tiny lizards rustle through the foliage.
Rooms
Sleep in comfort and style.
The extensive accommodation options span studios, bungalows, club apartments, villas and suites. Family bungalows draw inspiration from the grand homes of Broome’s pearl masters, translating that heritage into generous layouts, high ceilings and verandahs that open to the gardens. Studios and villas are perfect for couples and solo stays, pairing soft coastal tones with private balconies or courtyards. While club apartments and suites are designed for longer stays, offering multiple bedrooms, kitchen facilities and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Food and drink
Tuck into an Asian fusion menu at Kichi Kichi.
The dining scene at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa reflects Broome’s position at the crossroads of the Indian Ocean and Asia, where coastal produce meets a tapestry of multicultural influences.
Contemporary Asian fusion dishes – from crisp fried pork belly and roast Peking duck breast to Burmese lamb curry – deliver bold, vibrant flavours at Kichi Kichi. While the handmade tortellini filled with pearl meat and prawn served at atmospheric Italian restaurant, Cichetti, is the kind of dish that you will remember long after the final bite. Elsewhere on the menu, find effortless flair across dishes like Wedge Island octopus, market fish crudo and silky goat’s milk panna cotta.
As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, Sunset Bar & Grill becomes the place to be. Here, guests gather over freshly shucked oysters, cured meat platters and buckets of sweet Exmouth prawns. Or, for a quieter evening in, guests can retreat to the comfort of their room and order from Cable Eats, the resort’s in-room dining service.
Pools
Relax by the adults-only Ocean Pool.
Two distinct pool settings invite guests to shape their day exactly as they please. Drift into the calm of the adults-only Ocean Pool, where attentive service delivers dishes such as grilled prawn skewers and salt-and-pepper calamari straight to your cabana or sunbed well into the afternoon.
The mood at the family-friendly Kimberley Pool – framed by a cascading waterfall, the heart of the resort’s recreational precinct – is decidedly more playful. Here, younger guests are catered for with a dedicated kids’ menu of familiar favourites including chicken nuggets, fish and chips and ham-and-cheese toasties, while parents can graze on more refined poolside fare, such as fried squid, soba noodle salad and gourmet burgers.
Chahoya Spa & Salon
Book a treatment at Chahoya Spa.
Chahoya Spa brings a refined sense of indulgence inspired by its Japanese name, meaning “pamper”, with signature treatments including the Kimberley Dreamtime ritual and Chahoya Pearl Massage designed to soothe tired bodies and quiet busy minds. There is also an on-site salon providing personalised cuts, colour services and restorative hair care, ensuring guests leave feeling polished and renewed.
Other facilities
Join a yoga class at the Buddha Sanctuary.
Wellness continues at the Buddha Sanctuary, a serene open-air pavilion just beyond the main resort grounds, where yoga classes are held six days a week amid ornamental gardens and a striking 3.5-metre hand-carved crystal Buddha statue. Beyond the sanctuary, the resort caters to every pace of stay, with a children’s playground, mini golf, tennis courts and a fully-equipped gym. Guests can also browse the resort’s boutique gift shop, home to Allure South Sea Pearls – the brand behind Broome’s first dedicated pearl boutique in Chinatown.
