Buccaneer Archipelago

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberley with our flexible half-day tour. Enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and Cape Leveque before your seaplane lands safely in the calm waters of Talbot Bay. Your tour continues with an exciting cruise through the Horizontal Waterfalls, plus a relaxed island cruise followed by the shark show and swim in our marine viewing platform. Enjoy a cooked breakfast or lunch on board your luxury vessel as you take in the breathtaking scenery. End your trip of a life-time with a scenic flight back to Broome. All guests must declare their accurate weight at time of booking to ensure safe loading of our aircraft. All guests will be weighed at the airport and may be refused boarding if their weight is over the declared weight and no refunds will be provided. Due to individual seat limitations on the aircraft, we cannot carry passengers weighing 120 kg or greater.

Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’ Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands over 2 billion years old. Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world's richest iron ore deposits. Landing at One Arm Point, enjoy a refreshing swim at the beautiful Jologo Beach. Visit the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre for lunch and a guided tour with an experienced local guide. A Coastal return flight takes you along the bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach. Breakfast/Lunch or Morning/Afternoon tea provided depending on tour departure times. *The Horizontal Waterfalls is a natural phenomenon which is tide dependent. We cannot guarantee the amount or level of water flowing through the Horizontal Waterfalls at any given time.

There’s a lot to see in our little part of the world. Never fear, a few hours is all we need to transport you to a seemingly far away land home to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders (and bring you back, of course). We’ll even squeeze in a stop for a peek at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm’s luminous jewels and a quick dip in the resort’s infinity pool. Fly by the Horizontal Falls, the majestic King Sound and Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque, Beagle Bay, the Lacepede Islands, James Price Point and more. Your ever-knowledgeable pilot’s running commentary will ensure you won’t miss a thing. Drawing inspiration from their pearling history, indigenous ingredients and local seafood, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm isn’t your typical pitstop. Enjoy a hot breakfast or barramundi lunch – it doesn’t get more Broome than that – with dietary options available. *Note: The Horizontal Falls are tide dependent and the flow of water can change daily. Please contact us for the optimal dates and times.

An all-day adventure, off the beaten track and into traditional lands Experience the powerful tides of the Horizontal Falls via power boat and discover the highlights of the Dampier Peninsula. Travel overland up the Dampier Peninsula through unique Kimberley landscape before visiting Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and the famous Mother of Pearl Church, at the tip of the peninsula reach Cygnet Bay for a fascinating tour of Australia’s oldest pearl farm. Two delicious meals include a hot breakfast and lunch of locally sourced barramundi served in a spectacular setting. All guests must declare their accurate weight at time of booking to ensure safe loading of our aircraft. All guests will be weighed at the airport and may be refused boarding if their weight is over the declared weight and no refunds will be provided. Due to individual seat limitations on the aircraft, we cannot carry passengers weighing 120 kg or greater.

A Coastal Kimberley adventure, this tour showcases the majestic islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and the Horizontal Falls, the unspoiled paradise of Cygnet Bay and the amazing coastline of the Dampier Peninsular back to Broome. Read more about what your day of adventure entails by selecting the location points below.

Overfly the Horizontal Waterfalls described by David Attenborough as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old. From December to March The Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre is closed. Explore the 'Giant Tides' of the spectacular Kimberley Coast by boat on your sea safari, strictly ages 5+. Enjoy a Pearl Discovery Tour giving you an insight into the fascinating history of pearling in Cygnet Bay. Learn about the cultivation of some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world. Lunch at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms on-site restaurant. Coastal return flight along the bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach.

The adventure of a lifetime reveals natural wonders that could only be seen from the air! Discover the coastal wonders of Cygnet Bay, the Buccaneer Archipelago, the Horizontal Falls, Kuri Bay and the Mitchell Plateau featuring the Mitchell Falls and Spectacular King Cascade and the Price Regent River. Read more about what your day of adventure entails by selecting the location points below.

Explore some of the most inaccessible places in north-western Australia the easy way on this half-day tour. From Broome, you and your small group will be flown to the incredible Buccaneer Archipelago. Be impressed by the natural wonder of the Horizontal Falls (tide dependent) and the aerial views of the islands and the Dampier Peninsula coast. Stop at the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm for lunch and learn more about the pearling culture.

Departing Broome, we track North over the King Sound, Walcott Inlet, Harding Range, Prince Regent River, landing at Mitchell Plateau. On arrival, drive through the vast ancient Livistona Palm forest to the Mertens campground for your helicopter scenic transfer to the Mitchell Falls. After exploring the falls, a refreshing swim and many photo opportunities, enjoy a return helicopter scenic flight over the Mitchell Falls and Mertens Gorge and be transferred back to the campsite. Enjoy refreshments before the flight to Broome. On the homeward flight, we track the coast past Kuri Bay, and the beautiful Montgomery Reef. Fly over Horizontal Waterfalls. Marvel at the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque. Coastal return flight along the bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula

A coastal Kim­ber­ley adven­ture, this scenic flight show­cas­es the majes­tic islands of the Buc­ca­neer Arch­i­pel­ago, the Hor­i­zon­tal Falls as well as the his­to­ry and beau­ty that is the Cygnet bay Pearl Farm. ​Cygnet Bay is a place that needs to be seen to be believed, located at the top of the Dampier Peninsula. Let Broome Aviation take you to witness Australia’s oldest operating Pearl Farm in action! Read more about what your day of adventure entails by the location points below.

Departing Broome, we fly North over King Sound, home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. Fly over Walcott Inlet estuary, the rarely seen Harding Range, before landing at Mitchell Plateau, home to the Wunambal, Gaambera, Kwini and Balangarra. On arrival into Mitchell Plateau we enjoy refreshments and a comfort stop before jumping back in the plane to overfly the Mitchell Falls and then track coastal southbound past Kuri Bay, Camden Sounds, Montgomery Reef and onto the spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls. Witness the amazing tidal shift through the natural phenomenon the Horizontal Waterfalls in Talbot Bay. We then track across the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago to Explore Cygnet Bay as we stop for a delicious lunch, a swim at their pool and join a Pearl Farm. See the spectacular bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach as we track coastal southbound back to Broome

Departing Broome we fly over Roebuck Bay and Roebuck Plains as we track toward the spectacular Wunaamin Conservation Park. On arrival into Mount Hart, have breakfast at Pippa's Corner. Embark on a helicopter tour through some of the Kimberley's most stunning sights. Soar Gateway Gorge and head north to experience the Isdell Valley, with waterfalls cascading into the river below. Follow the river to the Walcott Inlet. Visit Barker Pool for a light hike to explore the range and view indigenous rock art before a refreshing swim. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Pippa's Corner. After lunch, enjoy a 4WD safari tour vehicle to Matthew Gorge for a light hike to the natural spa for a refreshing swim. Fly back to Broome via the Horizontal Waterfalls, the Buccaneer Archipelago and the Dampier Peninsula coastline. *Due to scheduled tour times we cannot guarantee the amount or level of water flowing through the Horizontal Falls, we may fly to the Horizontal Falls either in the morning or afternoon.

Witness outstanding views on your way over to Nala’s Rock, Wonderland Gorge and the McLarty Ranges. Find yourself immersed in the beauty and colours of the Buccaneer Archipelago whilst you watch a natural wonder of the world, Horizontal Falls. Fly over both Horizontal Falls before spotting the region's most diverse wildlife and abundant reef systems on a wildlife tour.