Planning Your Horizontal Falls Trip

Side-by-side looks at seaplane and jet boat runs through the falls, scenic flights over the Buccaneer Archipelago, and day cruises leaving from Broome, Derby and Cygnet Bay, plus details on trip length, guest scores and cancellation rules for each operator.

Turquoise tidal water rushing through a narrow red rock gap in Talbot Bay under a clear sky

2026-10-05

Are Tours To The Horizontal Falls Still Operating?

Yes: Horizontal Falls tours are running, and licensed wide-gap boat rides continue until the end of the 2028 tourism season. Here is what is operating, from whom, and when.

Turbulent water rushing through a narrow coastal gorge between red rock cliffs under a clear sky

2026-10-05

Are The Horizontal Falls Worth It?

An honest value verdict on the Horizontal Falls: real costs from A$780 to A$1,910, what each tour type includes, which listings give you the boat ride, and what guests actually report.

Red rock cliffs rising above turquoise water in a remote Kimberley bay

2026-10-05

Are The Kimberleys Worth Visiting?

An honest assessment of the Kimberley region in Western Australia: scale, access, seasons, costs and the tour options that make the trip work.

Turquoise tidal water rushing through a narrow red rock gorge in a remote Kimberley bay

2026-10-05

Can I Drive To Horizontal Falls?

No road reaches the Horizontal Falls. This guide explains why Talbot Bay has no road access, how close you can drive, and the seaplane, flight and cruise options that actually get you there.

A quiet street in Broome under red pindan soil and green coconut palms on a clear dry season morning

2026-10-05

Can You Get Around Broome Without A Car?

Yes, you can get around Broome without a car: the TransBroome regional town bus, taxis and tours with hotel pickup cover almost everything a visitor needs, including Horizontal Falls day tours.

Red sandstone cliffs and turquoise water at Cape Leveque on the Dampier Peninsula coastline

2026-10-05

Can You Still Go To Cape Leveque?

Yes, Cape Leveque is open: the road is sealed, about 200 to 220 km from Broome, no permit needed for the main road. Here is what to check and which tours cover the Dampier Peninsula.

Turquoise water rushing through a narrow coastal gorge in Talbot Bay

2026-10-05

Can You Swim At Horizontal Falls?

No, swimming in the falls themselves is dangerous and not permitted, but listed Horizontal Falls tours include safe swim stops. Here is where you can and cannot get in the water.

Aerial view of rugged islands and turquoise water in the Buccaneer Archipelago

2026-10-05

Does Anyone Live In The Buccaneer Archipelago?

Find out who calls the remote Buccaneer Archipelago home, from pearl-farming families and Aboriginal outstations to seasonal rangers and visiting researchers.

Aerial view of turquoise water rushing through two narrow coastal gaps in a red rocky range

2026-10-05

How Far Is Broome From Horizontal Falls?

The straight-line distance from Broome to the Horizontal Falls is about 253 km, and the seaplane covers it in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes. Here is how distance shapes every tour option.

White sand beach at sunset with gentle waves along a wide tropical shore

2026-10-05

How Many Days Is Enough In Broome?

A day-by-day guide to planning a Broome trip length, from one day for the Horizontal Falls to three days that add Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point and a Kimberley day cruise.

A cruise boat crossing open water between rocky islands in the Kimberley

2026-10-05

How Much Does A Kimberley Cruise Cost?

Day cruise prices to the Horizontal Falls start at A$1,075 per person, while expedition cruises run to five figures. Here is what each Kimberley cruise option actually costs.

A cruise vessel cruising through red rock islands in Talbot Bay under a wide blue sky

2026-10-05

Is A Kimberley Cruise Worth It?

An honest value comparison of Kimberley cruises: day cruise prices from A$1,075 to A$1,275, what the day includes, and how it differs from a scenic flight.

Red pindan cliffs along a wide sandy beach at sunset in Australia's northwest

2026-10-05

Is Broome Worth Visiting?

An honest assessment of Broome as a destination: Cable Beach, Staircase to the Moon, dry season weather, the cost of remoteness, and the Horizontal Falls day trip as the headline excursion.

Turquoise tidal water rushing through a narrow red rock gap in a remote Kimberley bay

2026-10-05

What Did David Attenborough Say About Horizontal Falls?

No primary-source David Attenborough quote about Horizontal Falls could be traced. Here is what is actually verified about the falls, the tides, and the tours that visit them.

Expedition cruise vessel anchored near red cliff coastline in Talbot Bay at sunrise

2026-10-05

What Is The Best Time Of Year To Do A Kimberley Cruise?

The Kimberley cruise season runs roughly March or April to September or October. This guide explains why, what changes month to month, and how to time a Horizontal Falls day cruise.

Red rock cliffs of the Kimberley coast rising above turquoise water dotted with islands

2026-10-05

What Is The Kimberley In Australia Famous For?

The Kimberley is famous for the Horizontal Falls, the Buccaneer Archipelago, pearl farming at Cygnet Bay, extreme tides, remote coast, Cable Beach; here is what each one actually is.

Red pindan cliffs along Cable Beach at sunset with smooth sand running to the waterline

2026-10-05

What To Do With 3 Days In Broome?

A three-day Broome itinerary: Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point, a Horizontal Falls seaplane day, and a Kimberley cruise or Cape Leveque, with Staircase to the Moon if the dates fit.

Turquoise water rushing through a narrow coastal gorge surrounded by red rock cliffs

2026-10-05

Where In Western Australia Can You Find The Highest Tides?

The highest tides in Western Australia surge through King Sound at Derby, reaching around 11 metres, and their most spectacular result is the Horizontal Falls in Talbot Bay. Here is where to see them and how.