Your Guide to Broome 4WD Tours

With its vast stretches of wilderness, vibrant coastlines, and stunning natural wonders, Broome calls to adventurers and nature lovers around the world.

One of the best ways to experience Broome’s hidden gems, natural beauty, and rugged landscapes is with a thrilling off-road 4WD adventure.

Whether you want to do a self-guided 4WD excursion or book a tour with a local operator, there is a vast range of options when it comes to exploring the Kimberley.

If you’re ready to get off the beaten path during your trip to Broome, here’s our guide to 4WD trips in and around Broome.

4WD Drives & Self Tours in Broome

Live for adrenaline and adventure? Want to tour remote areas at your own pace? You can hire a 4WD vehicle and take your self-guided adventure cruising along the Dampier Peninsula coastline, exploring the Kimberley and the North West.

Here are some of the best options for self-guided 4WD tours in Broome and the Kimberley.

• Cape Leveque Road – Cape Leveque Road is a challenging, rugged road that spans around 200km. About 20 km out of Broome, this famed stretch leads to the Cape Leveque Peninsula and is ideal for the true adventure lover and 4×4 enthusiast. This remote route takes you right alongside stunning beach views, striking rock formations, dramatic cliffs, and captivating scenery. Although Cape Leveque Road is now fully sealed, it is still important to be aware of sudden sharp bends and steep sections and to check current road conditions before heading out.
• The Gibb River Road – Another notorious 4WD route in Broome is the Gibb River Road. Known as one of the main attractions in Kimberley, this 660 km stretch goes from Derby through to Kununurra and is full of exciting scenery, rugged terrain, and untouched wilderness. Be aware that this route is typically opened between mid-April and mid-May according to the rains. During high water levels, the river crossings are not safe for passing.
• Broome to Derby Road – The Broome to Derby Road stretch is 220 km of mainly gravel and dirt roads, known as one of the most popular 4WD routes in the area. Along the way, travellers can stop at attractions such as Boab Prison Tree, the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park, and various historic sites. Expect to see scenic waterways, remarkable gorges, wildlife, and vibrant scenery all around.
• Cable Beach Coastline – For beginner 4WD adventurers, consider the iconic 22 km stretch of gorgeous coastline. This route includes vast stretches of white sand set against a backdrop of turquoise ocean water on one side and striking red earth on the other.
• Bidyadanga Road – Head through the heart of the Kimberley on Bidyadanga Road, a rugged stretch of road that is only suited to 4WD vehicles. Travel approximately 50 km through true wilderness, bushland, creeks, cattle stations, and rocky outcrops, all while navigating bumpy sections of road and that will keep your focus sharp and adrenaline high. You should always carry a map, GPS, and reliable emergency communication devices, but it is especially important if you embark on this trip. With no markers along the way and zero services or facilities around, this is a trip where you must be fully prepared.
• Beagle Bay Road – Beagle Bay Road winds through remote areas of the Kimberley coastline. Expect to view deep gorges, stunning views, and picturesque beaches. With especially rugged and challenging terrain and narrow, winding sections, Beagle Bay Road is best suited to experienced 4WD handlers.
• Gantheaume Point – Just a short drive out of Broome awaits an unforgettable 4WD experience. With a mix of sandy stretches and rocky outcrops, this challenging route is perfect for 4WD enthusiasts looking to experience panoramic views and breathtaking surroundings. Be sure to stop at low tide to check for the famous Gantheaume Point dinosaur tracks to possibly be revealed.

Safety Tips for Self-Drive 4WD Trips in Broome

If you hire a 4WD, be sure to check with the rental company about where you can and can’t go with the hire vehicle.

When planning a self-drive 4WD tour, be sure to take the Broome seasons into account. During the wet season, many roads can become impassable due to high water levels. Always check the weather and local road conditions before heading out.

Also, if you choose a self-drive tour, make sure you are aware of special considerations when travelling in the bush. Off-roading in the Kimberley requires proper preparation to ensure a fun, safe, smooth trip.

When you hire a 4WD, you’ll want to ask if it includes recovery gear and a spare tire or who to contact in the event of an issue.

Be sure you’re prepared for your 4WD trip by using a checklist such as this:

• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Maps, GPS, and compass
• Emergency communications (satellite phone and UHF radio)
• Adequate food and water
• A first aid kit (bandages, gloves, gauze, antibacterial wipes, antiseptic cream, burn ointment, snake bite kit, necessary medications, hot and cold packs, hydration tablets, scissors, tweezers, etc.)
• Emergency Safety Kit with flares, fire extinguisher, tarp, safety glasses, axe or knife, heavy-duty gloves, a lighter or matches, extra batteries, flashlights, etc
• A basic tool kit

 

Guided Kimberley 4WD Tours

If you prefer to sit back and relax while someone else handles the navigation and tackles the rough terrain, book a guided 4WD tour in Broome.

These 4WD trips are perfect for transforming yourself from a tourist to an explorer and making unforgettable memories.

• Your Own Tour – Your Own Tour offers cus­tomised 4WD tour experiences around Broome and the Dampi­er Penin­su­la, all in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Pick your start time, pick-up location, and destination, and let your guide, Pete, handle the rest. Or you can let Pete handle the planning and customise a 4WD tour according to your interests and budget.
• Spirit Safaris – Spir­it Safaris offers small-group luxury 4WD tours to remote areas of the Kimberley wilderness. With a focus on Abo­rig­i­nal rock art and Abo­rig­i­nal art cen­tres in Out­back Australia, Spirit Safaris allows travellers to immerse themselves in one of the world’s longest-surviving cultures. Expect to visit remote sacred sites, soak in majestic wilderness views, and trav­el along the song­lines, powerful ancient nat­ur­al path­ways cross­ing Aus­trali­a’s Heart­lands.
• Kingfisher Tours – Operating for almost a decade, the knowledgeable guides with King­fish­er Tours take visitors on a variety of exciting 4WD excursions. From the Bungle Bungle range to the Northern Kimberley coast and more, visitors can view remote landscapes while learning about the Kimberley region’s rich, diverse history. As a certified sustainable tourism company, Kingfisher Tours focuses on eco-friendly initiatives throughout their guided 4WD tours. On the grand tour, dine on local produce and bush tucker for lunches while learning about local medicinal flora.
• Instyle Adventures – The family-owned InStyle Adventures has decades of experience leading specialist luxury guided 4WD tours throughout Broome and the Kimberley. These private 4WD tours will take you through some of Australia’s most remote regions, all in the comfort of fully-equipped 4WD’s.

Book Your Dream Broome Getaway Today

Whether you choose a self-guided 4WD tour along Cape Leveque Road or book a guided 4WD adventure, you’ll take away memories for a lifetime when you experience the rugged beauty and remoteness of the Kimberley and Broome.

At Eco Beach Resort, we know you’ll be exhausted (in the best way!) at the end of your day of exploring — and we’re here to pamper you and help you recharge for your next day of adventures.

We’re your luxury base for all your adventures, providing you with premium accommodations to relax and reflect after all of your expeditions and activities.

With Eco Beach Resort, you can enjoy luxury comforts while experiencing the peace and solitude of the wilderness all around you and the ocean just steps away.

Watch the sunset, take a stroll on the beach, dine on gourmet dishes at our on-site restaurant, book a massage, take a yoga class, or lay in the sand as you let nature awaken your soul.

Contact our friendly reservations team at +61 8 9193 8015 or email us at Reservations@ecobeach.com to start planning your dream eco-friendly Broome beach getaway today.