Getting to Derby

How to get there

Flights

  • Direct flights from Perth to Derby and vice versa are available with OZJET who fly a 737 four times a week (Monday to Thursday). Flights can be booked through the Derby Visitor Centre (freecall) 1800 621 426 or you may like to book online at the Ozjet website www.ozjet.com.au
  • Quantas and Virgin Blue fly into Broome from many major cities. Please see www.qantas.com.au or www.virginblue.com.au for details of flights available in and out of Broome.
  • Skywest fly into Broome from Perth & Darwin. www.skywest.com.au
  • AirNorth fly into Broome from Darwin & Kununurra www.airnorth.com.au

Getting from Broome to Derby

  • Buccaneer Sea Safaris offer and ex Derby as well as an ex Broome option. The ex Broome option includes transfers between Broome and Derby at the beginning and end of the safari. This transfer may be by taxi / minibus / regular bus service depending on how many people choose the ex Broome option for each safari.
  • Greyhound / McCafferties operate a daily coach service into Derby from Broome and Kununurra. Bookings can be made through the Derby Visitor Centre www.derbytourism.com.au
  • Derby Bus Service operate a bus run from Derby to Broome and back to Derby three times a week Mon, Wed & Friday. www.derbybus.com.au
  • Hire cars are available with Avis and Budget as well as several small companies in Broome.

Accommodation Derby

  • For Bookings and information regarding accommodation in Derby, please contact the Derby Visistor Centre on 1800 621 426 or check out their website at www.derbytourism.com.au

Recommended Hotels / Motels

  • King Sound Resort: Motel accommodation with restaurant, bar & pool. Phone: 08 9193 1044 e-mail: kingsoundresort@wn.com.au
  • Derby Lodge: Lodge accommodation 08 9193 2924 e-mail derbylodge@bigpond.com
  • West Kimberley Lodge & Caravan Park: Phone: 08 9191 1031 e-mail: bookings@westkimberleylodge.com.au
  • Kimberley Entrance Caravan Park: Phone: 08 9193 1055 e-mail: kecp@westnet.com.au
  • Jila Gallery: Phone: 08 9193 2560 e-mail: jilagallery@bigpond.com
  • Kimberley Cottages: 08 9191 1114 e-mail: kimzen@bigpond.com
  • Desert Rose Bed & Breakfast.  Contact Anne Brown on 08 9193 2813 or e-mail twobrownies@bigpond.com  Purpose built with own ensuites, sylishly decorated and amazing stained glass windows.  A Derby Treasure.

Driving (Vehicle Storage)

  • There is a sealed highway between Broome, Derby and Kununurra
  • Vehicle storage whilst on safari available at Buccaneer Sea Safaris premises
  • Storage of vehicles and caravans is available through the local caravan parks at a small cost.
  • It is best that our guests arrive in Derby the day prior to departure to reduce chances of delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • At the completion of the safari, guests can usually be returned to Broome on the afternoon of the last day.
  • While it is Buccaneer Sea Safaris policy to have every safari to depart and return on time, we cannot be held responsible for delays due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather or mechanical failure.

Other Businesses & Facilities

Derby is a thriving, friendly, outback town experiencing considerable growth and is the home of businesses and facilities such as:

  • Derby Taxi Service
  • Rusty's IGA & bottle shop
  • Woolworths
  • ANZ Bank
  • Post Office (Commonwealth Agent)
  • Derby News Agency
  • Boab Pharmacy
  • Rock's Automotive
  • Derby 4x4 & Marine
  • BP Colac
  • Shell (Derby Tyre & Exhaust)
  • Derby Memorial Swimming Pool
  • Spirit of the Wandjina Gallery at Mowanjum
  • A great golf course (using recycled water to irrigate)
  • The Derby Jetty (a busy little Port at the moment)
  • Derby Regional Hospital

Eating Out in Derby

  • There are restaurant and bar facilities at the King Sound Resort and the Boab Inn.
  • There is also the Lwoy's Chinese Restaurant, the Point Restaurant (at the jetty) and hearty counter meals at the Spinifex Hotel.
  • Derby Takeaways are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Tea.
  • Diamonds and Pearls offer cafe style meals and beverages in a relaxed setting on Clarendon Street.
 
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