The blowholes along this stretch of coastline are quite spectacular with water spouts of 20metres or more. The Kennedy ranges nearby are a great place to fossick for gemstones and the enormous produce farms or 'stations' as they are known here generally welcome visitors. Holidays can be arranged to homestay on some of these remote properties. Derby This is the nearest town to some of the most spectacular gorge country in the world. Windjama Gorge features well preserved fossil reefs.
Tunnel Creek is a natural trunnel gouged through limestone.
Within Derby itself you will find a huge boah tree which is over 1000 years old and 14 metres in diameter. The rugged coastline has taken its toll of shipwrecks and many of these relics are to be found in the maritime museum. The superb seafood such as the rock lobster is abundant in local restaurants and the pleasant beaches and spring wildflowers make it a popular resort. Monkey Mia Monkey Mia has developed popularity due to the sheltered wading depth waters of Shark Bay where it has become possible through encouragement to feed the wild dolphins. The National Parks are watchful and helpful instructing on hand feeding procedures to protect these beautiful creatures.