Air Kimberley, Dry Season

Six-hour dry season flight with Air Kimberley over Horizontal Falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago, landing at Cygnet Bay. The falls are viewed from the air only, with no boat ride.

Overview

The scheduled duration is 6 hours, and one reviewer reported the day running well past that in practice. You view the falls from the air rather than passing through them by boat.

The route continues over the Dampier Peninsula and past Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm on Cape Leveque Road, both listed as pass-bys from the plane. Lunch and bottled water are included, along with hotel pickup as detailed at booking. The tour ends back at the Air Kimberley Terminal at 7 Gus Winckel Rd in Djugun, with a maximum of 12 travellers per departure.

It suits visitors to Broome who want the falls and the archipelago from the air in one loop. One reviewer found the middle seat restricted visibility of the falls and felt the day dragged, so seat position and expectations about pacing are worth considering before booking. A fuel surcharge of A$33.00 per person applies and is paid separately.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup is included and collected as detailed at booking, taking you to the Air Kimberley Terminal.
2. Meet at the terminalThe departure point is 7 Gus Winckel Rd, Djugun WA 6725, the Air Kimberley Terminal. The tour ends back here.
3. Horizontal Falls flyoverThe plane passes by the Horizontal Falls in the Buccaneer Archipelago for 5 minutes, with admission included in the pass-by.
4. Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm passA 3-minute pass-by of Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm on Broome-Cape Leveque Road, also flying past Cape Leveque and the Dampier Peninsula.
5. Ground stops and lunchLunch and bottled water are included. Reviews describe a beach swim and a hatchery visit during the ground portion.
6. Return to BroomeThe tour ends back at the Air Kimberley Terminal at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, drawn from the listing and from what repeated reviewers said.

• Seating matters. Views of the falls depend on where you sit. One reviewer in a middle seat found visibility limited, and one reviewer praised a pilot who banked the plane so both sides could photograph the falls. Ask about seating at check-in if photos are a priority.
• Longer than listed. The listing gives a 6-hour duration, and one reviewer described the day running well past that. Plan the rest of your schedule with slack rather than assuming a tight half-day.
• Food and drink. Lunch and bottled water are included. Dietary requirements can be accommodated if advised at booking, and one reviewer confirmed a gluten-free lunch was supplied without fuss.
• Group feel. The aircraft carries a maximum of 12 travellers, and reviewers repeatedly describe friendly, personal service from the pilots, who also act as guides with commentary throughout the flight.
• Weather matters. The experience requires good weather and cancels with a full refund or new date if conditions are poor.
• Weight limit. There is a maximum individual passenger weight of 120kg, so check this against your party before booking. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Common issues. The most consistent complaints are practical. One reviewer described an older, shabby aircraft and a middle seat that limited falls viewing, and felt the ground stops padded out the day without adding much. That reviewer also reported the day running far longer than the scheduled 6 hours, which matters if you have evening plans. The listing is upfront about limits: not wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on laps, no travellers with heart problems or serious medical conditions, a 120kg per-person weight maximum, and a fuel surcharge of A$33.00 per person paid on top. Weather cancellations and minimum traveller numbers can also force a reschedule, though a refund or alternative date is offered in those cases.

Before You Book