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Dampier Peninsula Luxury 4WD: Gorges, Pearls & Pindan Cliffs

Journey the iconic red-dirt track of the Dampier Peninsula in an air-conditioned luxury 4WD, stopping at a working pearl farm, ancient ochre gorges, and hidden clifftop lookouts that reward with views across the archipelago that will stay with you forever.

What to expect

Your guide — a Kimberley naturalist with decades of regional expertise — navigates pindan-red corrugated tracks past ghost gum groves and spinifex plains to a boutique pearl farm where you receive a private tour and the chance to select a South Sea pearl directly from the harvest. A secluded clifftop picnic over Coulomb Bay follows, with the Buccaneer Archipelago shimmering below. Afternoon brings a sunset stop at a remote gorge where ancient rock art panels date back at least 20,000 years.

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Kimberley Expeditions
AUD 450–650 per person (private small-group full-day tour)
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Good to know

Departs from Broome or Derby depending on your ship's port of call. Full day runs approximately 8–9 hours; confirm all-aboard time before booking. Lightweight linen and closed-toe shoes recommended. Strict limits of 6 guests ensure a genuinely private feel. Book 4–6 weeks in advance for private departures.

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