Wyndham is situated in the East Kimberley Region of Western Australia and was originally established as a port town by the shores of the Cambridge Gulf, however a second area developed alongside the Great Northern Highway, primarily as a residential area. Wyndham is the most northerly town in the State and is home of the "Big Croc" a sculpture which stands 18 metres in length and 3 metres in height, an excellent replica of the estuarine reptiles which populate Cambridge Gulf.


Historic Attractions

The Port Area in Wyndham has retained many of the buildings from the early days of the port. A stroll through the port area will reveal the Port Post Office, the old Courthouse and Anthon's Landing as well as many other original structures. A heritage trail has been devised to lead the visitor to all the sites of interest in the port area.

Next to the Marine and Harbours Office is a display of the early trains used to transport cargo to and from the ships moored at the wharf. The wharf was designed to handle livestock shipping and was designed in a "T" shape. In 1919 another wharf was built closer to the meat factories to provide better facilities. The position of the wreck of the SS Koolama sunk during WWII can be ascertained at low tide. It lies not far from the wharf.

A visit to Gully cemetery where graves date to the late 1800s and Bend Cemetery, one of the earliest cemeteries used in the town can provide interested visitors with a historic background to the early development of Wyndham.

Wyndham district also has many small towns and areas of historic interest, an example being the Afghan cemetery which contains the graves of the Afghan Camel Drivers brought to Australia by Zamen Shar, who would transport goods throughout the country by camel.

Natural Attractions

There are many natural attractions in the area, each with their own unique beauty. Five Rivers Lookout lies at the peak of the Bastion Range and provides magnificent views of the Cambridge Gulf and the Ord, Pentecost, King , Durack and Forrest Rivers.

The Gut is a natural "ravine" in the Gulf that narrows to about 150 metres and accommodates the Pentecost and Durrack Rivers as the complete their seaward journey.

Three Mile Valley is a miniature East Kimberley Range located just off the Five Rivers Road. The largest Boab "captivity" Tree in Australia is located in the Three Mile Caravan Park and is 25 metres at it's widest point.

The King River has numerous excellent fishing sites along its course with barramundi the main catch. Another Boab prison tree lies on the King River Road and was used by police as an overnight cell when transporting felons cross country.

Marglu Billabong is a paradise for the bird watcher. This environment is very similar to the African Plains and is a haven for a wide variety of bird species. Parry Creek Road, nearby has access to many productive fishing spots, the most popular being the Crocodile Hole.

The Grotto lies between Wyndham and Kununurra and is a most popular year round swimming area.

Other Attractions

A collection of statues depicting Dreamtime animals and an Aboriginal family stand at Warriu Park while a series of ethereal cave paintings in the eerie surrounds of a sequence of green pools are worth visiting.

Wyndham Crocodile Farm was founded as a crocodile(saltwater and estuarine) breeding farm to provide meat and hides to an ever expanding market. The Farm is set in beautiful surrounds and welcomes visitors daily.

Scenic flights can be arranged from Wyndham as can fishing charters and boat tours.

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