Horizontal Falls Tours and Activities

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.

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.

Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’ Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old. Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world's richest iron ore deposits. Explore Kooljaman at Cape Leveque with refreshments and a swim. Home of the Bardi Jawi people, one of the only sea faring Aboriginal tribes in Australia. Coastal return flight along the bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach. Breakfast/Lunch or Morning/Afternoon tea provided depending on tour departure times. *The Horizontal Waterfalls is a natural phenomenon which is tide dependent with variable flow. Whilst we do our very best to arrive at a time of optimum flow, we cannot guarantee the amount or level of water flowing through the Horizontal Waterfalls at any given time. *prices at minimum 4 passengers

Your amazing half-day tour of The Horizontal Falls departs from Derby on a turbo-prop seaplane, landing on Talbot Bay.  On arriving you will be transferred to the fastest boat in the Kimberley for your exhilarating thrill ride through The Horizontal Falls with your highly experienced skipper. After this highlight you get to sit back and relax as you cruise the surrounding bays and creeks of this pristine wilderness.. Enjoy a cooked lunch on board your luxury vessel as you take in the breathtaking scenery. End your trip of a life-time with a scenic flight back to Derby. Your tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from your centrally located hotel in Derby.

Overfly the Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old. Morning Tea and a swim at Kooljaman Cape Leveque. Home of the Bardi Jawi people, one of the only sea faring Aboriginal tribes in Australia. Explore the 'Giant Tides' of the spectacular Kimberley Coast by boat on your sea safari. Enjoy a Pearl Discovery Tour giving you an insight into the fascinating history of pearling in Cygnet Bay. Learn about the cultivation of some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world. Pearl appreciation session that will leave you feeling like a pearl expert. Lunch at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms on-site restaurant. Coastal return flight along the bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach.

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.

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.

Departing Broome, we fly North over King Sound, Australia’s largest tides. Fly over Walcott Inlet estuary, the Prince Regent River, before landing at Mitchell Plateau, home to the Wunambal, Gaambera, Kwini and Balangarra. Transfer by helicopter to the Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls) with magnificent views of this stunning wilderness. Enjoy 90 minutes atop the falls, enjoy a refreshing swim and morning tea whilst viewing the falls. Helicopter transfer back to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip with fantastic views of the falls from the air as you depart overhead. Flying coastal southbound via Kuri Bay and Montgomery Reef to the Horizontal Waterfalls. Our next stop is at Kooljaman at Cape Leveque for lunch and a swim. Home of the Bardi Jawi people. Coastal return flight along the bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Cable Beach. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee the amount of water flowing through the Horizontal Waterfalls at any given time

Fly Broome is a scenic and charter flight company based in Broome, Western Australia. Our aim is to provide our passengers and customers with a personalised and professional service and an enjoyable and outstanding aviation experience. We are a family owned and operated business and take great pride in the services we deliver. We are very proud of our team. Our pilots are highly trained and are great ambassadors for our company. As well as being very competent commercial pilots, they possess the skills and qualities you would hope to find in a host and tour guide. Knowledgeable, considerate and accommodating, our pilots lead their group, join them for meals and participate in the ground tours, too. Receiving consistently high feedback, our pilots will safely fly you around the Kimberley, and add to the enjoyment of your experience. Everyone will have a window seat, comfortable headset, custom commentary, and a complimentary water bottle and stubby holder.

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.

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 before stopping at Cape Leveque. Explore Kooljaman, Cape Leveque as we stop for refreshments, with enough time to enjoy a swim in the turquoise waters. See the spectacular bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula as we track coastal southbound back to Broome