Derby is a town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, known for its unique location and attractions. It's the oldest town in the Kimberley, located on the edge of King Sound, and is a popular stopover for visitors heading to the Gibb River Road and other Kimberley destinations.

Home of Australia's largest tides, Derby is a friendly and historic outback town perched at the edge of the King Sound near the mouth of the mighty Fitzroy River. Derby is also home to the highest tides in Australia, reaching up to 11.8 meters.

How to get to Derby by road in the Kimberley Western Australia
From Broome: The 220km drive is a sealed road and takes approximately 2 hours to 2 and half hours.
From the East: There's a turnoff to Derby about 170km from Fitzroy Crossing.
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The road to Derby from Broome in Western Australia's Kimberley region is called the Gibb River Road. It's a 660-kilometer (410-mile) outback track that connects Derby with Kununurra. The Gibb River Road is known for its challenging conditions, including river crossings and corrugations. It's best experienced as a 4WD adventure, and is only passable between May and October for inexperienced drivers.

Derby Airport
The airport also serves as a departure point for scenic flights and float planes.

Main Steet Derby, Western Australia
Derby, Western Australia, there isn't a single street universally agreed upon as the main street. However, locals often refer to Clarendon Street as the main street, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. Loch Street, which runs parallel to Clarendon Street, is also considered attractive and houses the Police Station and Post Office. The casual, unfocused nature of Derby's street layout contributes to its unique charm.

Derby Visitor Centre
https://www.australiasboabcountry.com.au/

See and Do: Country Races
https://www.australiasnorthwest.com/see-do/events/country-race-rounds/

The Spinifex is an iconic hotel in the Kimberley. The “Spini” is a jewel in the crown of WA's top end. The Hotel provides guests with a range of facilities.

Derby town in Kimberley Western Australia fuel stops and tyre repairs
Fuel stops in Derby, Western Australia, you can find fuel at BP stations. Specifically, the BP OPT DERBY (Rodgers Street) is located at 19 Rodgers Street, Derby 6728, and is open 24 hours according to BP. Fuel stops in Derby, Western Australia, you can find fuel at BP Truckstop located on Loch St, opposite Woolworths, also open 24 hours.

Repairs in Derby at bridgestone.com.au/ for Puncture Repair, Run Flat Tyre Repair, 4x4 tyres, Batteries and more. 10 Wells Street Derby Western Australia 6728 (08) 9193 1742
Gibb River Road Fuel Stops

About the Kimberley
The Kimberley in Australia is one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth, with rustic unique outback landscapes and landmarks billions of years in the making. Covering app 423,000 square kilometres in north Western Australia and with a population of less than 40,000 people, it’s here you’ll encounter some of the most extraordinary outback adventuresand folks in Australia. Discover ancient gorge country with hikes and trekking a must in planning your Kimberley vacation to enormous cattle stations, pristine coastline and sandy beaches, to one of the oldest cultures on the planet and the world’s only horizontal waterfalls.

Distances Darwin to Broome to Perth via the Kimberley in Australia

Maps of the kimberley