Kooljaman at Cape Leveque

Swim, snorkel, fish or just relax and enjoy one of the most spectacular coastal wilderness camps in Australia. Join a tour with a local Bardi guide, go out on a tour boat or explore this pristine location at your own leisure.

Residing between two Aboriginal communities, Kooljaman at Cape Leveque gives you the chance to enjoy a true wilderness experience. Take a cultural tour with the local Bardi community residents, go mud crabbing, fish trapping, sample bush fruits and gain an insight into bush medicine and the Aboriginal history in the area. You can even hop on a scenic flight over the archipelago or relax on the popular tour boat, Oollard II.

If you’re lucky, you may even get a close-up view of the many passing whales in season. There are also plenty of activities to indulge in at your own pace including fishing, swimming, snorkelling, reef walking, bush walking and bird watching.

Eat in at Raugi’s restaurant, which offers spectacular views over the Western Beach, as well as ready to cook gourmet BBQ dinners known as ‘Bush Butler Meals’ as all rooms are set up for self catering.

With a range of tour packages and accommodation options, including camping, traditional palm frond beach shelters, and rustic log cabins, there’s something for everyone. At the top end, you can also stay in amazing self-contained safari tents, raised on stilts with panoramic views across the bay.

Experiences

Deluxe and Family Safari Tents
Spacious tents built high on the hillside with unobstructed ocean views. Queen beds with linen, private bathroom, kitchenette and huge deck with gas BBQ. 1 deluxe safari tent and 14 family tents available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: Family Tent - 4 Deluxe Tent - 2

Log Cabins
Constructed from local bush wood and no more than 100 meters from the waters edge. Cabins contain fridge/freezer, tea/coffee facilities, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, linen, outdoor setting and BBQ. Bathrooms are shared between two cabins. 4 cabins available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 4

Ensuite Cabins
Slightly larger than basic log cabin with similar facilities but with the addition of own bathroom. 2 cabins available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 5

Campground Units
Basic room with air conditioning, ceiling fans, fridge/freezer, tea/coffee, comfortable beds and linen. Outdoor setting and gas BBQ at each unit with shared bathrooms. 3 units available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 4

Mini Safari Tents
Basic yet comfortable, Futon-style bed with linen. Drawers, lamp, small fan, shady deck, full camper’s kitchen and shared bathroom facilities nearby. 4 tents available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 2

Beach Shelter
Traditional palm frond beach shelters located at the waters edge. Each shelter has a picnic table, fresh water shower, wood BBQ and shared bathroom facilities nearby. 10 beach shelters available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 4

Campground Sites
23 sites in tree filled campground. Bathrooms, camp kitchen, BBQ, picnic tables and guest laundry on site. Caters for tents, camper trailers, and small camper vans.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Oct
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 4

Bardi Jawi Rangers Talk
Come and enjoy our one hour Bardi Jawi experience with the Rangers as they share their knowledge about the languages, culture, Rangers duties, Bardi Jawi history and heritage.

Days Operating: Wed 11.30am
Season: N/A
Duration: 1 hour
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 20

Brian Lee's Tagalong Tour
Follow Brian down to the banks of Hunter’s Creek in your own 4wd and tagalong to the beautiful Hunter’s Creek for a day to remember.

Days Operating: Sat - Wed (Number Dependent)
Season: N/A
Duration: 5 hours
Min Numbers: 4
Max Numbers: 25

Bundy Night Fishing
As the sun sets on another perfect day on the Peninsula, join Bundy’s mob for a spot of night fishing with a twist. Prepare to be amazed! 4WD essential.

Days Operating: Daily at 5:30pm (tide dependent)
Season: N/A
Duration: 4 hours
Min Numbers: 4
Max Numbers: 20

Bundy's Spear Making Tour
Learn the ancient art of speark maing using local materials. Afterward try your hand at spearing a fish

Days Operating: Daily at 8:30am Number dependent
Season: N/A
Duration: 5 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: N/A

Bush Tucker Tour with Bundy
Join Bundy on a guided walk around Kooljaman. Sample the abundance of seasonal fruit and enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you learn about the seasons, bush medicines and local bush tucker.

Days Operating: Daily at 3:30pm Number dependent
Season: N/A
Duration: 1 hour
Min Numbers: 4
Max Numbers: 10

Shell Polishing with Joe Angus
With Bardi man Joe Angus you will learn how to polish trochus shell and get to take home a beautiful souvenir

Days Operating: Tue at 10:00am, 11:30am. 1:00pm, 2:30pm
Season: N/A
Duration: 1 hour
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 4

Kevin and Bonna's Linala Booroo Tours
Join Kevin and Donna at their traditional Baali, Ardya-loon community for billy tea, damper and yarns about Bardi Jawi Life

Days Operating: Daily at 9:30am
Season: N/A
Duration: 1.5 hours
Min Numbers: 4
Max Numbers: 20

Oolard 4 hour Fishing Charter
Times of tours are weather and tide department and will be notified closer to the day confirmed on the day booked. 4 hour fishing tour on the Oolard. Launches from Eastern Fishing Beach at Kooljaman.

Days Operating: Day and time varies, tide and weather dependent
Season: N/A
Duration: 4 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 8

Rosanna's Cultural Talks
Join Rosanna at Dinkas for a fascinating look at the history of Kooljaman and its surrounding areas. Rosanna brings with her the knowledge of Bardi Culture and the history of this special area.

Days Operating: Daily 4:30pm
Season: N/A
Duration: 1 hour
Min Numbers: 4
Max Numbers: No max

Southern Cross at Lullumb Coastal Walk Tour
Join Bolo and embark on an inspirational journey along the stunning coast of the Dampier Peninsula. Experience the wonder and beauty of a unique environment.

Days Operating: Daily 8:30am
Season: N/A
Duration: 4 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 10

Sundey Island Adventure Tour
Cruise, fish and explore Sunday Island with Traditional Owners from the Bardi Jawi people.

Days Operating: Daily 8:30am
Season: N/A
Duration: 6 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 8

Sunset Cruise
Cruise around the peninsula and then watch the sun set over Leveque Island whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy some tasty nibbles and a quiet non alcoholic drink. A perfect end to a perfect day.

Days Operating: 4:00pm
Season: N/A
Duration: 2 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 20

Whale Watching/Coastal Explorer
Operates from the first whale sighting in July through to approximately mid September. Enjoy seeing whales cruise along the spectacular Kimberley Coastline.

Days Operating: Time varies
Season: Operates from July or first whale sighting until approx mid September
Duration: 2 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 10

Getting there

Kooljaman is located 220 kms north from Broome at Cape Leveque on the northern tip of the Dampier Peninsula (about a 3 hour drive). Access is via partially unsealed road (4WD essential), a scenic flight from Broome or Derby, or many operators offer day and overnight packages to Kooljaman.