Cape Leveque and Kooljaman...
...and other holiday resorts on the Dampier Peninsula
Cape Leveque in Western Australia: a remote peninsula in the far north of the Kimberley, where the traditional owners of the land operate an amazing eco resort in the most stunning location you ever visited.
A luxury resort for shoestring budget travellers, bush camp for luxury travellers, and some of the most beautiful and most deserted beaches of the world...
Intrigued? Then prepare for a dusty drive...
On the way to Cape Leveque(Photo by reader Maurice.)
Cape Leveque lies at the end of what used to be one of the worst roads in the Kimberley, on the very tip of the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, in one of the remotest corners of the world.
The road is partly sealed, but at this stage there are still more than enough corrugations left. If it's been a while since it's last been graded then it doesn't matter how well you pack your car, it will be thoroughly rearranged by the time you arrive.
Yes, it can be a rough drive, but you will forget about it the moment you arrive. This place at the far end of the Kimberley is worth it. Anyway, you could fly if you like. But we'll get to all that...
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Cape Leveque, Western Beach at high tide.The colours are not photoshopped, I swear!
About Cape Leveque
From Broome to Cape Leveque: The Dampier Peninsula
How to get there and the places to see on the way. Kooljaman Resort may be the most famous destination on the peninsula, but it sure isn't the only one.
Kooljaman Resort
More about the famous Aboriginal owned eco-resort at Cape Leveque.
The best Western Australian Beaches
This page in the Kimberley photo gallery has more pictures of Cape Leveque and Kooljaman.
The FREE Kimberley Pocket Guide
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Destination Kimberley
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Trip reports and questions from other readers
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What Other Visitors Have Said
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Whalesong
Hi Birgit, firstly, reading that the road to the Cape will be sealed is great for the locals, but it's such a fun road to drive, and such a great colour …
Middle Lagoon Hideaway 2013
Now here is a place where time stands still. We stayed on the Pandanus site and it was perfect. Close to the amenities but not too close, also away …
Hidden Destinations on the Dampier Peninsula
Late last year my family and I took a trip up the Peninsular and had an enjoyable time at all spots I would like to make a special thanks to Veronica …
Pets at Cape Leveque
Can I take my dog to Cape Leveque?
Update! This reader question and my original answer is from 2010 For current info on travelling the Kimberley …
Magic Cape Leveque
We were at Cape Leveque only 3 weeks ago. What a magical piece of Australia. I cannot fault it! Koolajamin is professionally run and very very clean. …
Cape Leveque - I wish I stayed there more
I had seen pictures of Cape Leveque surfing the net and decided I must see it in my trip to Kimberley. We spent there 2 nights, 1 and a half day.
We …
Bumpy road to heaven
In 1989 I had the fortune to take up residence in Broome and worked in the aviation/mining industries on and off for the best part of five years.
Because …
Caravans on Cape Leveque Road
Hi B, First let me thank you for Destination Kimberley , a great read even if you don't intend going! I have printed mine off and bound it and between …
Irresistible Islands
I had a sensational flight with Kimberley Aviation. It is a must do on your visit to Broome!!
One Arm Point (The orther arm is with the shark!)
The original text about the sharks at One Arm Point that was published here was meant to be a little joke and to give people a chuckle.
The author was …
Alone in the Paradise
Have you ever experienced a night in the Paradise? Not? So just book at Mercedes Cove and you'll understand what I mean.
It's hard to describe what …
Cape Leveque - July 09
What a gorgeous spot the Dampier Peninsula is - although the middle part of the Cape Leveque Rd was pretty average (very average in fact)!
Road to …
Reverse Camber Reddish Brown Road
The Author of the site has said how the road to Cape Leveque used to be one of the worst about, and it's true you could probably find worse but it still …
Cape Leveque Sites for "Off Road " Camper Trailers?
Please forward information re sites for Camper Trailers at Cape Leveque. I am led to believe there are sites above the beach. Would that be correct and …
Watch the cowboys
When we went to Cape Leveque back a few years ago it was fine where the roadworks were going on, but the last fifty or so kms were really scary. Where …
Caravan to Cape Leveque?
Is it possible to tow an "off road" caravan to Cape Leveque? We have towed it to Bamaga without drama.
David R
Tribute to Eric Hunter
My name is Dean and I worked at Kooljaman for three months this year. In this time I made many good friends with the locals but there was one bloke that …
Our trip to Cape Leveque
We went to Cape Leveque with 2 friends, and bounced along the 220kms there, with heads banging on the windows and the carfridge (polystyrene) squeaking …
Paradise on Earth
My partner and I were doing some tripping around Broome, out on the Gibb River Rd also and decided to have a night up at Cape Leveque in one of the beach …
Don't miss the dawn!
Sunsets are spectacular at the Western Beach of Cape Leveque, but the dawns at the Eastern are also unmissable. We were lucky to be there at full moon …
The best beaches on the Cape
On a whim we explored the Dampier Peninsula heading up the Cape Leveque Road . When we stopped at Beagle Bay for lunch one of the locals recommended we …
Driving to Cape Leveque in an AWD
Is a Ford Territory AWD suitable to travel from Broome to Cape Leveque in? We are travelling to Broome in mid September and would love to go to Cape Leveque. …
Vegetation/Region around Cape Leveque
I realize that Broome is considered in the West Kimberley area, but when I flew over that area towards the Horizontal Waterfall (last Sept) I recall there …
Crocodiles at Cape Leveque
Contrary to what is written on your website, the swimming beach at Cape Leveque is NOT crocodile-free. While staying in a beach shelter at the Kooljaman …
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The FREE Kimberley Pocket Guide
A great introduction to travel in the Kimberley region and along the Gibb. This free resource will answer all the questions you might have in the early stages of planning a trip.
Destination Kimberley
The full Kimberley travel guide shows you how to make the most of your adventure at Australia's last frontier. Destination Kimberley includes the most detailed and most current guide to the Gibb River Road available anywhere. Also called "The Bible" by its readers.
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