Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia

About Fitzroy Crossing
Fitzroy Crossing lies on the fertile floodplains of the Fitzroy River, downriver from the striking Geikie Gorge National Park and south of the ancient canyons and caves of Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge, where you can spot native wildlife in abundance.

Fitzroy Crossing is on the Great Northern Highway, 391 kilometres east of Broome and 647 kilometres west of Kununurra.
Fitzroy Crossing is one of only two towns along the over 1000 km stretch of highway between Broome and Kununurra. Fitzroy Crossing is a welcoming town and is home to five First Nations language groups. Art and Aboriginal culture are important here, with several galleries open to tourists to buy locally produced artworks. The new bridge was built in the 70s, so there is the new town and many tourists are intrigued by the old townsite. There are lots of historical places to see such as the old Crossing Inn, Pioneer Cemetery, Old Townsite, Old Fitzroy Crossing Post Office, Police Station Group and the old concrete crossing.

Fitzroy Crossing is just an 18 kilometre drive to reach Geikie Gorge. The soaring cliffs of Geikie Gorge are part of a 350 million year old Devonian reef system, carved over thousands of years by the Fitzroy River. When in flood, it's believed to be one of the largest rivers in the world, in terms of volume, and a cruise on its waters or a bushwalk along its tree-lined banks will reveal a staggering variety of fish and birdlife.

The region is just as rich in history and heritage. Fitzroy Crossing is one of the oldest occupied locations in Australia, with 20 significant cultural sites, including ancient rock art of the Gooniyandi who inhabited the nearby Mimbi Caves. Indigenous tours will lead you through the labyrinth of caves and Geikie Gorge, sharing stories, bush tucker and traditional medicines of one of the oldest surviving cultures on Earth.

To the north, you're also within reach of the Kimberley's stunning Windjana Gorge - where you can cruise the Lennard River and marvel at the sheer 100 metres walls carved over hundreds of millions of years. Continue on to Tunnel Creek and take a torch-lit walk through Western Australia's oldest cave system, venturing 750 metres into a subterranean world of bats and freshwater crocodiles.

Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) is located 110km NW of Fitzroy Crossing. You need a four-wheel-drive to access the park, which is generally inaccessible during the wet season. Please see Parks and Wildlife Service for latest updates. Be croc wise at all times.

While in town, it's worth the short drive to the original town site and causeway crossing to visit the legendary Crossing Inn or hook a barramundi from the Fitzroy River.

Motel-style and caravan park accommodation is available. Visit between May and October, and enjoy warm, dry days and cool evenings. From December to March, you're likely to see storms transform the surrounding landscape into a sea of green.



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