The wet season

“February and March is my favourite time up here,” says Andrew “Tub” White, our host, fishing guide, fixer of everything, anthropologist and goodness knows what else at Kimberley Coastal Camp (KCC).

He cites a few reasons – the drama of the thunderstorms, the way the landscape radically changes with dumping rain and the waterholes that “magically” appear. The simple, rustic nature of KCC means guests need to be able to cope with the humidity without any aircon.

Principle among the wetseason (November to April) attractions is fishing. It’s by far the best time of year for serious barramundi fishing, according to Tub, and serious fishing brings serious anglers. KCC is also the base for several photographic groups and workshops to capture that wet-season drama, the scenery and flora and fauna.

With 400 hectares of leased land, there’s a substantial collection of First Nations rock art within an easy walk from camp. Tub’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the outdoors is matched by his genuine passion and understanding of local First Nations culture and tradition. “I don’t know how this [rock art] ended up on our lease,” he says, “but I’m bloody glad that it did because it means a lot more people have seen it.”