6-Day West Kimberley Helicopter Safari Tour ex. Broome

The big draw here is the way this six-day private safari links the Kimberley’s far-flung sights by air. You move from Broome’s Cable Beach to Cygnet Bay, Horizontal Falls, Mount Hart, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, and Bell Gorge without spending the whole trip on rough outback roads.

I like the mix of high-end comfort and real bush country. You get fine meals, cocktails, a pearl-farm stay, and a sunset camel ride, but you also swim at Barker Pool, walk into Tunnel Creek, and eat a gourmet picnic beside a remote waterfall. I also like the private format, since your group controls the pace more than it would on a standard coach tour.

The main catch is the price: $17,895.22 per person is a serious outlay, even for a six-day adventure. The schedule is also active, with early starts, helicopter flights, boat trips, walks, swimming, and long days. You need moderate fitness and a tolerance for changing weather plans.

Key points to know before you book

• Horizontal Falls by seaplane and boat: You see the Buccaneer Archipelago from above, then experience the falls at water level.
• Two very different bases: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm brings coastal culture and pearling, while Mount Hart gives you a remote outback stay.
• Private air travel saves time: Helicopters and charter flights connect places that would otherwise take much longer to reach.
• Cable Beach starts the trip gently: A sunset camel ride gives you a relaxed first afternoon in Broome.
• Mount Hart is the trip’s main retreat: Cocktails, premium dinners, pools, gorges, and waterfall flights are built around the lodge.
• The cost buys access and comfort, not just transport: You are paying for private arrangements, air time, accommodation, meals, and a tightly linked route.

Why this safari works as a six-day Kimberley sampler

The West Kimberley is huge, and its best sights are scattered across coast, range, gorge, and river country. A road-based trip can be rewarding, but it takes time. This safari uses helicopters, a seaplane, a private charter plane, and a fixed-wing return flight to connect the major sights in a short window.

That makes the tour particularly useful if you have limited time in Western Australia but do not want a simple Broome beach holiday. You get a broad look at the region without turning every day into a long drive.

This is a private activity, so only your group takes part. That matters when the weather changes, when you want more time at a gorge, or when you would rather rest after an active morning. The exact level of flexibility is not stated, so you should still expect the published route to guide the day.

The tour begins at Broome Airport at 1:00 pm. Pickup is offered, and the trip ends at Broome International Airport. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability, so this is not an experience to leave until the last minute.

Day 1: Cable Beach and an easy start in Broome

Your first afternoon begins with a personal guide meeting you in Broome and taking you to your accommodation. A welcome drink gives you a chance to settle in before the first outing.

The featured activity is a sunset camel ride along Cable Beach. This is a classic Broome experience, but the timing makes it worthwhile. As the sun drops over the Indian Ocean, the pace is slow and the view does the work. It is a good contrast to the flights and long adventure days that follow.

The afternoon is listed as offering a choice of activities, but the available information does not specify all those options. Ask what your choices are before booking if this part of the trip matters to you.

Day 1 lasts about six hours, with admission included at no extra cost. It is a gentle opening, although you should not expect a full day of sightseeing in Broome itself. The emphasis is on arrival, comfort, and Cable Beach.

Day 2: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm from the air

After breakfast, you board a private charter plane for the journey over the Dampier Peninsula to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Flying here is more than a practical transfer. From the air, you get a broad view of the peninsula and its changing coast, while avoiding a lengthy road trip.

Cygnet Bay gives the trip a strong coastal focus. The stay includes a sea safari tour and time at the award-winning pearl farm. That combination lets you see both the working side of pearling and the tidal waters around the peninsula.

The day is listed at about 15 hours, so this is one of the tour’s longest outings. That does not mean 15 hours in the air. It includes the flight, activities, meals, and time at the farm, but you should still expect a full day.

The appeal here is variety. You are not simply checking off a scenic viewpoint. You are visiting a distinctive Kimberley operation, getting onto the water, and sleeping away from Broome. If you prefer unhurried mornings and short activity blocks, this day may feel demanding.

Day 3: Horizontal Falls and the flight to Mount Hart

Begin with breakfast on the terrace at Cygnet Bay, then head out for the Horizontal Falls seaplane and boat adventure. The seaplane gives you the best sense of the geography. The narrow bands of water between the islands only make full sense when viewed from above.

After landing, a boat trip brings you close to the falls. The experience has two distinct parts: the aerial view, which explains the scale and shape of the area, and the boat ride, which gives you a more immediate feel for the moving water.

The Horizontal Falls section takes about three hours. It is one of the trip’s most memorable set pieces, but the experience is weather dependent. Seaplane and helicopter operations can change with conditions, so keep some flexibility in your wider Western Australia plans.

Later, you leave the coast for Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge. The private flight passes over the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, formerly known as the King Leopold Ranges, before landing in the Mount Hart area.

This is a major shift in scenery. Cygnet Bay is about tidal water, pearling, and open coast. Mount Hart is about ranges, creeks, gorges, and a remote lodge. The transfer makes the route feel like a true cross-section of the West Kimberley rather than a single resort stay.

Day 3 lasts about 12 hours, including the move to Mount Hart. Expect a full day, but also a very efficient one. A road transfer between these areas would take much longer and would reduce the time available for the main activities.

Mount Hart: comfort in a remote setting

Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge is the trip’s main base for the second half. You stay in a remote outback setting, then return to the same accommodation after flights and land safaris.

That rhythm is valuable. You can spend the day in the bush without packing and unpacking every night. You also get a comfortable place for cocktails and dinner, which makes the rougher activities easier to appreciate.

The dining is a major part of the experience. A three-course Table d’Hôte dinner is included, along with premium dining at Pippa’s Corner. The food helps mark the difference between this trip and a basic camping or self-drive route. Still, do not confuse luxury meals with a fully polished resort holiday. Mount Hart is remote, and the setting remains an outback one.

Day 4: Isdell Gorge, Barker Pool, and Matthew Gorge

Day 4 begins with a helicopter flight at sunrise. You fly toward Isdell Gorge and hidden waterfalls, where a picnic breakfast awaits. The short 40-minute activity is not simply a sightseeing loop. The appeal is landing in a hard-to-reach setting and eating outdoors while the day is still fresh.

The exact walking distance is not provided, so ask your guide about the ground portion if you have mobility concerns. The tour calls for moderate physical fitness, and a day built around gorges, pools, and bush tracks may involve uneven ground.

Back at Mount Hart, you have time to rest before heading out by vehicle to Barker Pool. The chance to swim in a remote freshwater pool gives the day a welcome change of pace. Pack suitable swimwear and a towel if those are not supplied, and confirm what you need before departure.

After lunch, another land safari takes you to Matthew Gorge in the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges. You can enjoy a glass of bubbles while looking over the rock pool. This small luxury works because it comes after active time outside. You are not just being driven to a viewpoint, you are being given time to pause and take in the setting.

The day finishes with cocktails at the bar and another premium dinner at Pippa’s Corner. It is a long day, but the pattern is well judged: flight, breakfast, rest, swim, gorge, drinks, and dinner.

Day 5: Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge on the Gibb River Road

After breakfast, a helicopter flight takes you over the Gibb River Road toward Windjana Gorge. This gives you a useful look at the route from above before you switch to a land safari.

Tunnel Creek National Park is the day’s most active stop. You walk with a guide through the tunnel, an experience that brings you into the rock rather than leaving you to admire it from a distant lookout. The information provided does not give the walking distance or detailed conditions, so ask about footwear and the terrain before you set out.

In the early afternoon, you return to Windjana Gorge to explore the towering rock walls and riverbed. The area is known for its concentration of freshwater crocodiles, so keep your attention on the water and follow your guide’s instructions.

This section is valuable because it combines two very different forms of exploration. Tunnel Creek is close and enclosed, while Windjana Gorge opens out into a broad river setting. You get a better sense of how water has shaped the West Kimberley than you would from a helicopter window alone.

The return to Mount Hart follows the Gibb River Road, with time to notice the local plants and wildlife. The route ends with a premium three-course dinner. You may find this day more tiring than the timetable suggests, since it combines air travel, walking, a gorge visit, and a road safari.

Day 6: Bell Gorge and the flight back to Broome

Your final morning starts with breakfast at Mount Hart before the last helicopter flight. The route passes over Mount Hart and continues toward Bell Gorge.

Bell Gorge is one of the tour’s headline natural sights. Seeing it from the air gives you a clear sense of the gorge, surrounding ranges, and watercourses. The listed activity lasts about three hours, so the visit includes more than a quick flyover, though the exact landing and walking arrangements are not specified.

You then return to the airstrip for a private charter plane to Broome. The fixed-wing flight passes over the Gibb River Road and Derby before landing at Broome Airport. This final flight is a fitting close because it turns the return transfer into one last scenic trip.

The return section lasts about two hours. Check your onward flight plans carefully, since the tour ends at Broome Airport and flight timings can be affected by weather.

What the $17,895.22 price really buys

At $17,895.22 per person, this is not a budget tour and does not pretend to be one. The value comes from combining several costly elements: private air transfers, helicopter flights, a seaplane trip, accommodation at two distinctive bases, meals, guides, a boat outing, camel riding, and access to remote areas.

You are also buying time. The air connections let you see Cygnet Bay, Horizontal Falls, Mount Hart, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, and Bell Gorge in six days. Recreating the same route independently would require considerable planning, several transport arrangements, and a willingness to handle remote roads and changing conditions yourself.

The price is easier to justify if you value comfort, privacy, and a broad itinerary. It is harder to justify if you mainly want one or two major sights, if you enjoy self-driving, or if you would rather spend six days in one location.

Meals and premium dining add real value, especially at Mount Hart. Yet you should compare the inclusions carefully before booking, since the published information does not spell out every meal, drink, or optional activity.

Who will get the most from this trip

I would choose this safari if you want a high-comfort introduction to remote Kimberley country and have limited time. It suits couples, families with suitable fitness levels, or private groups who care more about access and ease than about keeping costs low.

It is also a strong choice for photographers and scenery-focused visitors. You see the region from several angles: aircraft, helicopter, seaplane, boat, vehicle, gorge walk, and beach ride.

You should think twice if you dislike flying, have difficulty with uneven ground, or need a predictable schedule. The tour requires good weather, and the activity provider may cancel if conditions are unsafe or if the minimum number of participants is not reached. In those cases, a different date or a full refund is offered.

The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, so take out suitable insurance and be certain of your dates before paying.

Should you book this West Kimberley safari?

Book it if your ideal Kimberley trip mixes remote scenery with polished accommodation, private transport, good meals, and a packed schedule. The strongest parts are the Horizontal Falls combination, the shift from Cygnet Bay to Mount Hart, and the helicopter access to places that are difficult to reach by road.

Do not book it simply because the itinerary sounds impressive. At this price, you need to value the private format and the time saved by flying. If you do, the route gives you an unusually broad look at the West Kimberley in only six days, with enough comfort to make the long adventure days manageable.

FAQ

Where does the six-day tour start?

The tour starts at Broome Airport in Western Australia at 1:00 pm. Pickup is offered.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Broome International Airport on Macpherson Street in Broome.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour or activity.

What level of fitness is required?

A moderate level of physical fitness is required. The program includes helicopter and aircraft transfers, boat activities, land safaris, gorge visits, swimming, and a walk at Tunnel Creek.

What are the main included experiences?

The tour includes a Cable Beach sunset camel ride, a stay and sea safari at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, the Horizontal Falls seaplane and boat experience, Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge, helicopter flights over Isdell Gorge, Twin Flame Falls, Bell Gorge, and Windjana Gorge, plus a land safari and gourmet picnic at Tunnel Creek.

Is the tour affected by weather?

Yes. The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the provider will offer a different date or experience, or a full refund.