Horizontal Falls Tours and Tickets

The Horizontal Falls is a natural phenomenon, described by David Attenborough as one of the ‘greatest wonders of the natural world’. On this tour, enjoy spectacular aerial views of the falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago as you soar overhead in a seaplane. After lunch, experience the thrill of riding through the falls on a speedboat. Along the way, explore the wild landscapes of the Dampier Peninsula with plenty of stops to admire the views and take photos.

Explore some of the most inaccessible places in north-western Australia the easy way on this half-day tour. From Broome, you and your small group will be flown to the incredible Buccaneer Archipelago. Be impressed by the natural wonder of the Horizontal Falls (tide dependent) and the aerial views of the islands and the Dampier Peninsula coast. Stop at the Ardyaloon Hatchery for lunch and learn more about Aboriginal culture.

Ride a jet seaplane to Talbot Bay to experience one of Western Australia’s most memorable thrills — a trip through the Horizontal Falls. Aboard the fastest boat in Kimberly, splash through the narrow, cliff-wrapped cataracts with an expert skipper, and then relax on a cruise through the bays and creeks of the remote bay. An onboard barbecue lunch and scenic return flight to Broome top off this truly off-the-track adventure.

There’s a lot to see in our little part of the world. Never fear, a few hours is all we need to transport you to a seemingly far away land home to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders (and bring you back, of course). We’ll even squeeze in a stop for a peek at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm’s luminous jewels and a quick dip in the resort’s infinity pool. Fly by the Horizontal Falls, the majestic King Sound and Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque, Beagle Bay, the Lacepede Islands, James Price Point and more. Your ever-knowledgeable pilot’s running commentary will ensure you won’t miss a thing. Drawing inspiration from their pearling history, indigenous ingredients and local seafood, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm isn’t your typical pitstop. Enjoy a hot breakfast or barramundi lunch – it doesn’t get more Broome than that – with dietary options available. *Note: The Horizontal Falls are tide dependent and the flow of water can change daily. Please contact us for the optimal dates and times.

The natural phenomenon of the Horizontal Falls is one of Kimberley’s most visited attractions and can only be seen by boat or plane. On this tour, admire the views from all angles with round-trip transfers by seaplane from Derby, followed by a thrilling high-speed boat ride through the falls. Continue your explorations with a scenic lunch cruise around Talbot Bay.

Take off on a scenic flight from Broome to view the Horizontal Waterfalls and the Buccaneer Archipelago, which is home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone. Visit Australia's oldest south sea pearl farm, Cygnet Bay Pearls, where you’ll enjoy lunch at the on-site restaurant. Then, explore the “Giant Tides” of the Kimberley Coast by boat on this all-day combination tour.

View the Buccaneer Archipelago from the air and explore Cape Leveque on the ground during this half-day tour by fixed-wing airplane. You'll also see other natural attractions in West Kimberley such as the Kimbolton Ranges, Fitzroy River, Horizontal Waterfalls, and Thousand Islands. Choose a morning or afternoon tour that includes breakfast or afternoon tea, transfers and flights, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Broome.

This day tour to Mitchell Falls is the quick and easy way to explore this remote part of north-western Australia with confidence. After your flight from Broome, hike for 2.5 miles through forest and past Aboriginal rock art to reach Mitchell Falls. Stop for a picnic lunch, take a refreshing dip in the waterfalls, and finish with a sightseeing helicopter ride over the falls.

Explore the highlights of West Kimberley's highlights, including Mitchell Falls and Cape Leveque, on a full-day tour by plane from Broome. Learn about the Australian Outback when you land at Drysdale River Station, and swim in the Indian Ocean at Cape Leveque. Includes flights and ground transfers, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take a full day to discover the West Kimberley by fixed-wing plane on a 10-hour tour from Broome. Land at Cape Leveque for beach time at the Indian Ocean, and take a boat tour of the waters and a pearl farm at Cygnet Bay. From the air, check out natural attractions such as the Kimbolton Ranges, Fitzroy River, Horizontal Waterfalls, Buccaneer Archipelago, and more. Includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments, boat tour, pearl farm tour, flights and ground transfers.

Make the most of your visit to Broome with a full-day tour by fixed wing plane. Discover west Kimberley's highlights including Windjana Gorge, King Leopold Ranges, Bell Gorge, Horizontal Falls, Cape Leveque, and the Indian Ocean. Land for on-the-ground visits to gorges, waterfalls, and Cape Leveque, where you have lunch and afternoon tea. Includes meals, flights, transfers, expert pilot and guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Departing Broome, we fly North over King Sound, home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. Fly over Walcott Inlet estuary, the rarely seen Harding Range, before landing at Mitchell Plateau, home to the Wunambal, Gaambera, Kwini and Balangarra. On arrival into Mitchell Plateau we enjoy refreshments and a comfort stop before jumping back in the plane to overfly the Mitchell Falls and then track coastal southbound past Kuri Bay, Camden Sounds, Montgomery Reef and onto the spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls. Witness the amazing tidal shift through the natural phenomenon the Horizontal Waterfalls in Talbot Bay. We then track across the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago, see the spectacular bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula as we track coastal southbound back to Broome

Join us on a journey that began thousands of years ago through what is today known as the Middle Passage. We pass through the whirlpools and eddies between Jooloom and Jayirri and allow you to experience the power of some of the World’s biggest tidal waters and learn how these massive tidal currents were used by the Jawi people to hunt, fish and trade. Rosanna Angus is a Jawi woman whose family lived on Sunday Island, she shares stories of life on the island before the mission closed in 1962. Discover who started the Mission and why Sunday Island was chosen as the site. Learn about life at the Mission and why the culture is still strong. This unique piece of Australia’s history has remained hidden from many for too long. The collective stories of those who grew up at the mission have been collected and recorded. We look forward to sharing these stories with you on Oolin Sunday Island Cultural Tours