The fascinating Chinatown district, which is the historic city centre, and the famous Japanese Cemetery, dates back to , and has a past marked by the immigration of numerous Chinese and Japanese workers, attracted by the prosperous pearl industry at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. The breeding colony of Brown Boobies is possibly the largest in the world. Up to 20, Roseate Terns have also been recorded here. Due to the sensitive nature of the environment, landings are prohibited on the Lacepede Islands.
They are a pair of stunning breaks in the McLarty Range approximately m apart. With massive tidal differences of up to Wijingarra Bard Bard Freshwater Cove , It is a special place to the Worrorra people and provides a unique opportunity for visitors to hear the stories of the Lalai creation and gain an understanding of how country and culture intertwine in this beautiful landscape.
Worrorra are saltwater people, and along with the Ngarinyin and Wunambal tribes, they are part of the shared Wandjina culture and belief system. The Wandjina is their supreme spiritual being who created the landscape during Lalai creation time.
Today guests have the opportunity to hear stories of the Lalai and join a guided walk with the traditional custodians and members of the expedition team to view the significant sites of Wijingarra Bard Bard.
The Worrorra, Wunambal, and Ngarinyin people say that the Wandjina are the creator beings of the Dreaming, and that they made their world and all that it contains. Wandjina ceremonies, to ensure the timely beginning of the monsoon wet season and sufficient rainfall are held during December and January. Join your Expedition Team for a challenging guided walk to visit this spectacular rock art gallery. The tidal movements in the Kimberley are nothing short of massive, in fact the Kimberley has the third largest tidal range of anywhere on the planet.
