Exploring the Kimberley From the Air
Published on 27 May 2025
The Kimberley is vast, remote, and largely untouched. Not many people can say they have seen it from the air, but those who have know it offers a completely different perspective.
With an onboard helicopter, True North guests can reach places that are otherwise inaccessible. Hidden waterfalls become the perfect setting for a private picnic. Rock art sites reveal stories that have been preserved for thousands of years. Fishing spots in untouched rivers offer the chance to cast a line where few ever have. Even watching the sunset feels different when you are perched on a clifftop with nothing but open wilderness in every direction.
Flying over the Kimberley offers a rare opportunity to experience its beauty in a way that few ever do.
Scenic flights
The Kimberley’s vastness and rugged beauty are best appreciated from above. True North’s onboard helicopter offers guests unparalleled access to this remote wilderness. From the cascading tiers of Mitchell Falls to the dramatic plunge of King George Falls, the aerial perspective reveals the landscape’s grandeur. Witnessing the tidal movements over Montgomery Reef from the sky provides a unique insight into this natural phenomenon.
For Peter and Pam, it meant reconnecting with family history. Thanks to True North’s flexible flight operations, they visited Mabuiag Island, where Peter’s grandfather built a church over a century ago. Seeing it still standing was a moment they never expected.
Stories like theirs show how the helicopter unlocks experiences that go far beyond sightseeing. Read more about the unique access it provides.
Sunset lookouts
There’s something unforgettable about watching the sun set over the Kimberley. The land, shaped by time and the elements, takes on a golden glow as the sky deepens into rich shades of orange and purple. The stillness, the space, and the sheer scale of it all make for a moment that feels almost otherworldly.
With True North’s onboard helicopter, guests can reach remote clifftops and ridgelines where the view stretches endlessly in every direction. These places feel untouched, far removed from the rest of the world. As the last light fades and the first stars appear, there’s nothing to do but take it all in—champagne in hand, surrounded by nothing but the wild beauty of the Kimberley.
Heli-picnics
There are picnics, and then there are heli-picnics—where the journey is just as incredible as the destination. True North’s onboard helicopter makes it possible to land in places that few people have ever set foot, turning a simple meal into something unforgettable.
One of the most spectacular spots is Eagle Falls, a remote waterfall with no road or walking track leading to it. After a scenic flight over the rugged ranges, guests touch down beside the falls, where a gourmet picnic is set up in complete seclusion. With nothing but the sound of cascading water and the Kimberley wilderness all around, it’s a moment of pure indulgence.
Few dining experiences compare to enjoying a gourmet picnic in the middle of the Kimberley wilderness, accessible only by helicopter. Discover what makes these picnics so unique.
Rock art exploration
Scattered across the Kimberley are some of the oldest known artworks in the world. Painted onto rock faces and hidden in caves, these intricate depictions of human figures, animals, and spirits tell stories that stretch back tens of thousands of years. Many of these sites are located deep in the wilderness, far from any roads or walking tracks.
With True North’s onboard helicopter, guests have the rare opportunity to visit these remote galleries. Flying over the landscape, it is easy to imagine how the region might have looked when these artworks were first created. Your Guide to the Rock Art of the Kimberley explores the meaning behind Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) and Wandjina art, two of the most significant styles found in the region. Expert guides help bring these stories to life, offering insight into the beliefs and traditions of the Kimberley’s Traditional Owners.
Heli-fishing
Some of the best fishing spots in the Kimberley are impossible to reach by boat, but True North’s onboard helicopter makes them accessible in minutes. Guests can fly to remote rivers, billabongs, and coastal estuaries where the fish are plentiful and the only competition is the local wildlife.
Landing in these untouched waters offers the chance to target prized species like barramundi, along with mangrove jack and threadfin salmon. With no crowds and no pressure on the fishery, the experience is as pure as fishing gets. After a successful day, guests return to the vessel, where the chef can prepare the catch for dinner.
Heli-fishing is the perfect mix of adventure and exclusivity, offering access to the Kimberley’s most secluded and productive fishing grounds. Find out why it belongs on every angler’s bucket list.
Take your Kimberley adventure to new heights
Seeing the Kimberley from the air is an experience that stays with you. Flying over ancient ranges, landing beside waterfalls, and stepping onto remote clifftops at sunset offers a perspective few ever get. The helicopter brings a sense of scale to the landscape, revealing hidden places that are impossible to reach any other way.
A Kimberley cruise with True North is the perfect way to explore this remarkable region from every angle. Browse upcoming departures and start planning an adventure unlike any other.
