Way up north in the remote Kimberley waters, Lalang-gaddam Marine Park protects approximately 1.3 million hectares of Dambeemangarddee Sea Country, stretching from the Buccaneer Archipelago to the Prince Regent River. Lalang-gaddam means 'the ocean', reflecting the Dambeemangarddee people's deep cultural connection to this saltwater Country and its abundance of marine life.
Located approximately 50 kilometres north of Derby and 300 kilometres north of Broome, Lalang-gaddam Marine Park is experienced by water and air. Kimberley expedition cruises departing from Broome and Derby explore this extraordinary coastline, while scenic flights, helicopter tours and day experiences provide opportunities to witness iconic locations including Garaan-ngaddim (Horizontal Falls) and Yowjab (Montgomery Reef).
The park is one of the Southern Hemisphere's most important humpback whale nurseries and home to Yowjab (Montgomery Reef), where dramatic tidal movements reveal channels, pools and marine life-rich lagoons as the reef rises from the ocean.
Cruise through a spectacular landscape of islands, reefs, tidal waterways and ancient coastal cliffs, with opportunities to encounter turtles, dugongs, dolphins, manta rays and seasonal whale visitors. Visitors exploring Dambeemangarddee Country should be aware of cultural access requirements, including the Dambimangari Visitor Pass for approved visitor locations.
Lalang-gaddam Marine Park offers a rare opportunity to experience the natural and cultural richness of one of the Kimberley's most remarkable marine environments.
Located approximately 50 kilometres north of Derby and 300 kilometres north of Broome, Lalang-gaddam Marine Park is experienced by water and air. Kimberley expedition cruises departing from Broome and Derby explore this extraordinary coastline, while scenic flights, helicopter tours and day experiences provide opportunities to witness iconic locations including Garaan-ngaddim (Horizontal Falls) and Yowjab (Montgomery Reef).
The park is one of the Southern Hemisphere's most important humpback whale nurseries and home to Yowjab (Montgomery Reef), where dramatic tidal movements reveal channels, pools and marine life-rich lagoons as the reef rises from the ocean.
Cruise through a spectacular landscape of islands, reefs, tidal waterways and ancient coastal cliffs, with opportunities to encounter turtles, dugongs, dolphins, manta rays and seasonal whale visitors. Visitors exploring Dambeemangarddee Country should be aware of cultural access requirements, including the Dambimangari Visitor Pass for approved visitor locations.
Lalang-gaddam Marine Park offers a rare opportunity to experience the natural and cultural richness of one of the Kimberley's most remarkable marine environments.