Top 10 Things to Do on a KIMBERLEY ROAD TRIP, Western Australia in 2024 | Travel Guide & To Do List
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Stretching from the coastal town of Broome in the west to Kununurra in the east, Western Australia's remote Kimberley immerses visitors in the splendour of a landscape that feels as old as time itself. And with some of the best wilderness experiences on offer anywhere in the country, there’s little wonder the region draws thousands of intrepid visitors every year.
In this episode of our online travel series, we bring you tips for ten amazing things to do on a road trip through the Kimberley. Our list includes driving the famous Gibb River Road, riding a camel on Broome's Cable Beach at sunset, experiencing the age-old beauty of the Bungle Bungles, and cruising majestic Lake Argyle.
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0:00 Introduction
0:37 Cable Beach camel ride, Broome
1:10 Gibb River Road
1:46 Wyndham Historical Society Museum, Wyndham
2:11 Old Afghan Cemetery, Wyndham
2:36 Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, Kununurra
3:08 Ord River Cruise, Kununurra
3:43 Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
4:51 Lake Argyle Cruise
5:22 Geikie Gorge Cruise
5:50 Courthouse Markets, Broome
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S1 – Ep 344 – Kimberley – The Impressive Sentimental Journey which Surprised us!
Our visit to Kimberley began with a late arrival, but we wasted no time and dropped off our bags before heading out for dinner. The Mohawk Spur provided a delightful dining experience with delicious food. We knew that Kimberley had so much to offer, so we carefully selected a few places to explore the following morning. We marveled at the Cecil John Rhodes statue, paid our respects at the war memorials, and were left in awe by the breathtaking Anglican Cathedral, its size truly mind-blowing. A sentimental journey took us to St Patrick's CBC, where my father and uncle had attended school years ago. The impressive institution surprised us with its greatness. Of course, our visit wouldn't have been complete without a trip to the iconic Big Hole, a colossal highlight that left us amazed. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #northerncape #kimberley
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Exploring the City of Kimberley, British Columbia
Kimberley, British Columbia is a unique and often overlooked city in British Columbia, with a distinctly Bavarian twist. Explore the quaint city, stroll the pedestrian area known as the Platzl, check out the World's Largest Standing Cuckoo Clock, and enjoy awesome food and shopping.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA | 14 Amazing Places to Visit in BC Province
British Columbia (BC) sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains and is the westernmost province of Canada. It's known to be the most beautiful and diverse province in the country, ranging from rugged coastlines to immense mountain ranges and lush rainforests full of wildlife. In this video we'll show 14 incredible places you have to visit in BC.
The 14 Places to Visit in BC British Columbia include:
14. Whistler
Whistler is a resort town in western British Columbia. It's Canada's most famous skiing and snowboarding destination.
13. Garibaldi Provincial Park
Located about 30 km or 18.6 mi to the south of Whistler, Garibaldi Provincial Park is known for its natural beauty and its endless hiking opportunities.
12. the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is located north of Vancouver along the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia. It is a 180 km or 112 miles stretch of paradise, surrounded by sandy beaches and mountains.
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10. Okanagan Valley
The Okanagan Valley is located in the south-center of British Columbia and stretches over 250 kms or 155 miles. It's known for its dry, sunny climate and beautiful wineries.
9. Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, in eastern British Columbia. It's home to some of the best hiking in all of Canada.
8. Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park is another breathtaking region situated in the Canadian Rockies. The Banff-Windermere Highway cuts through the park from Banff National Park in the north to Radium Hot Springs in the south.
7. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a true hidden gem in the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia. Filled with sparkling glacial lakes and awe-inspiring alpine meadows, it's one of our favorite areas to hike in Canada.
6. Vancouver Island
Located off the southwestern mainland of BC, Vancouver Island stretches for 460kms, from British Columbia's thriving capital of Victoria in the south to Cape Scott's wilderness and beaches in the north.
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5. Gulf Islands
There are 15 Gulf Islands that lie between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, with an abundance of wildlife, nature, coastal activities, and laid-back atmosphere.
4. Squamish
Sitting about halfway between Whistler and Vancouver, Squamish is a small authentic town, but its outdoor activities and scenic vistas are what makes this place special.
3. Wells Gray Provincial Park
Wells Gray Provincial Park is just on the edge of the Canadian Rockies, near the border of Alberta. It's famous for its wealth of cascading waterfalls.
2. Mount Robson Provincial Park
Being home to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and the second highest in BC, Mount Robson Provincial Park a comprises some of the most remote valleys, awe-inspiring lakes, and mysterious mountain peaks.
1. Mt. Revelstoke National Park
Mt. Revelstoke is located right outside the town of Revelstoke in the east of British Columbia and relatively small in size compared to other parks. It's famous for its blend of colorful wildflowers.
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KIMBERLEY: Broxtowe Parish #3 of 10
BROXTOWE PARISH #3: KIMBERLEY
Welcome to Kimberley, one of the towns of Broxtowe, located on the Western fringes of the City of Nottingham. Like many of the other towns and villages in the area much of the history of the town is tied up with the mining and lace industries aided and abetted by the coming of the railways. Its history goes back much further than that though.
It was recorded in the Domesday Book as “Chinemarelie”, and the main landholder at that time was William Peverell who owned large swathes of land in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Over the years Kimberley has expanded to merge almost imperceptibly into neighbouring towns and villages to form a continuous urban landscape from Nottingham to Heanor, encompassing the towns of the Erewash Valley.
Kimberley’s landmarks are plentiful. For a start, look no further than the war memorial, easily the most recognisable structure in the town and a depiction of it used as the logo of the town’s main school. Then there’s a 100 foot high water tower built to supply Nottingham with drinking water from the Derwent Valley. It also has some railway history including two old stations. What really sells this one though would be the buildings of the former Hardy and Hanson’s Brewery. After all its the business which made Kimberley famous.
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Things to Do in Cranbrook & Kimberley (Kootenay BC Road Trip Part 2)
In our Kootenay BC Road Trip series part 2, we visit Cranbrook and Kimberley, which includes biking the Rails to Trails Pathway, Canada's most challenging mini-golf, one of North America's largest train collections, an underground mining tour, and more!
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Kanada Reise Doku, Kimberley in British Columbia Teil 14 von 17. Kimberley ist eine Kleinstadt im Südosten der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia. Sehenswert für uns sind die vielen Gebäude, die an Deutsche Gemeinden erinnern.
Südlich von Kimberley in Marysville, sind die Marysville Falls. Der Wasserfall besteht aus mehreren Stufen, von denen der größte 30 Meter lang ist. Bison gesichtet. Kurz vor der amerikanischen Grenze, machen wir noch einen Abstecher zum Waterton Lakes NP. Der Park grenzt mit seinem schroffen Bergland direkt an den US-amerikanischen Glacier-Nationalpark. Den Waterton Lakes Nationalpark benannte man nach den drei großen Seen Upper Waterton, Middle Waterton und Lower Waterton. Nach der Besichtigung dieses Parks, gelangen wir in das amerikanische Gebiet. Hier neigt sich unsere kanadische Rundreise ihrem Ende zu.
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S1 – Ep 150 – Victoria West – The Diamond Way between Cape Town and Kimberley!
After our stuck-in-the-mud experience on the Bokpoort road we took the tar road to Victoria West. It was interesting to learn that it marked the beginning of the Diamond Way between Cape Town and Kimberley. As we approached Victoria West, we saw beautiful pink flamingos on the dam just before town and they did a fly-by just for us. On entering the town, we could sense the rich history. Our stay at Merino Junction in the centre of town was fabulous. We rarely stay in hotels, so this was special. The food was amazing and not to mention our warm and cozy room. The next morning we were up early and ready to explore the rest of the town. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #bokpoort #victoriawest #merinojunction,
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Poorest Cities in the UK – Nottingham
Why is Nottingham so poor? Oh, my Nottingham! So we wish to exclaim. Alas! Salvos being fired from both sides of the divide hasn’t given us a cause for exultation in Nottingham. Can you count the number of times Nottingham has been named the poorest city in the UK within 7 years? There is definitely some requiring attention in and about this city. Oh you who dislike Nottingham, please know that you haven’t found support in this video. And you enthusiastic admirers of this city, we’re not out here now to increase your fan base. As usual, we would look at the available facts regardless of fervent rebuffs of figures by the city officials, and serve you nothing but the truth.
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Let's peep into what available data reveals about Nottingham's situation. We start with figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Nottingham’s gross disposable household income (GDHI) is the lowest in the UK. According to the last available figures, the average yearly after-tax earnings in the city is 12,445 pounds. With that amount, residents of Nottingham resident's earnings are over 7,000 pounds less than the national average. Those who consider this alone will be justified in their assertion that Nottingham is one of the poorest cities.
The employment rate also doesn’t bode well for the city. According to the last available figures, only 57 percent of all Nottingham’s 16 to 64-year-olds are at work. This is the lowest employment rate of all major cities in the United Kingdom. This is one of the reasons the city is the poorest of 179 areas across the country. But when you look at the overall scores, Nottingham isn’t just at the bottom, it’s so far behind the rest.
As expected, this breeds crime, the rate of which has increased across the region. We all know that there’s a close link between deprivation and poverty and crime. While explaining his decision to establish the Nottingham School of Boxing in the city, Marcellus Baz, of Sneinton, a repentant gang member said that he saw there were many areas of deprivation in the city and he wanted to get the youth there to work.
Council’s Rejection
This appears to be a kind of indictment of the city council. We, therefore, understand it keeps rejecting the ranking giving a lot of reasons. Well, this is not an isolated response. This has always been the position of Nottingham’s council. One of the reasons given by the council is that it has many affluent suburbs that aren’t captured in the figures as part of the city's official boundaries. For that reason, the results, they said, have been skewed by geography. The council further states that based on its own calculation, the figure that would truly represent the city’s situation is 16,000 pounds per person once affluent suburbs like West Bridgford and Beeston have been included.
The council believes that Nottingham would move up to the 56th position of the UK districts if the places where people have more disposable income are included in the city figures. It claims that more than half of the people employed in Nottingham City live in surrounding districts.
Also, the city council always blamed the unusually high student in the city for the low ranking. As usual, the council says the city’s apparent poor economic performance is a result of 46,000 students who are less likely to be in full-time or well-paid forms of employment. According to the council, the figures of these people have diluted those of the individuals in well-paid and highly-skilled jobs who live in more prosperous adjoining boroughs.
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The Big Hole, Kimberley Diamond Mine in South Africa - Bonus Clip | THE UNJUST & US
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During our journey back from Nairobi to Cape Town, we stopped to check out The Big Hole, a diamond mine in Kimberley, South Africa. This deleted scene gives a more detailed look at our visit to this unique place.
The Big Hole, Open Mine, Kimberley Mine or Tim Kuilmine is an open-pit and underground mine, and claimed to be the deepest hole excavated by hand, although this claim is disputed.
The first diamonds here were found by Erasmus Jacobs on Colesberg Kopje by members of the Red Cap Party from Colesberg on the farm Vooruitzigt belonging to the De Beers brothers, in 1871. The ensuing scramble for claims led to the place being called New Rush, later renamed Kimberley in 1873. From mid-July 1871 to 1914 up to 50,000 miners dug the hole with picks and shovels, yielding 2,720 kilograms (6,000 lb; 13,600,000 carats) of diamonds.
Since the early 2000s, an effort to register the Big Hole as a World Heritage Site has been underway.
In 1872, one year after digging started, the population of the camp of diggers grew to around 50,000. As digging progressed, many men met their deaths in mining accidents. The unsanitary conditions, scarcity of water and fresh vegetables as well as the intense heat in the summer, also took their toll. On 13 March 1888 the leaders of the various mines decided to amalgamate the separate diggings into one big mine and one big company known as De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited, with life governors such as Cecil John Rhodes, Alfred Beit, and Barney Barnato. This huge company further worked on the Big Hole until it came to the depth of 215 metres, with a surface area of about 17 hectares and perimeter of 1.6 kilometres. By 14 August 1914, when over 22 million tons of earth had been excavated, yielding 3,000 kilograms (14,504,566 carats) of diamonds, work on the mine ceased after it was considered the largest hand-dug excavation on earth. By 2005, however, it was reported that a researcher had re-examined mine records and found that the hand-dug portions of the Jagersfontein and Bultfontein diamond mines, also in South Africa, may have been deeper and/or larger in excavated volume. There are other, larger, mine excavations, but these were created using earth-moving equipment rather than manual labour.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is a global diamond certification system. The certification scheme was adopted on 1 January 2003 and renders any global trade of diamonds without government issued certificate as illegal. The efficacy of the Kimberley Process is dependent on its state-led border controls however, these are being undermined by weaker national governments. Organizations such as the Global Witness pulled out of the scheme on 5 December 2011, claiming that the scheme does not provide markets with certainty that the diamonds are not conflict diamonds. Both the Kimberley Process and the US Clean Diamond Trade Act aim to ensure that purchased diamonds are 'morally clean' and are not associated with any foul play. Leonardo DiCaprio's movie Blood Diamond reveals the foul play that can exist in diamond trade and a reference to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is made at the end of the film.
With mining operations closed down in 1914, the open pit became an attraction for visitors to the city. By the 1960s, a gathering together of relics of Kimberley's early days, including old buildings and sundry memorabilia, began to be organised into a formal museum and tourist attraction. In 1965 De Beers appointed Basil Humphreys as museum consultant, with the museum being substantially upgraded as an open-air representation of early Kimberley. These upgrades included streetscapes, dioramas, and exhibits of mining technology and transport. There was an official opening during the Kimberley centenary celebrations in 1971. One of the attractions was the Diamond Hall. The Mine Museum went through subsequent upgrades. Between 2002 and 2005 De Beers invested R50 million in developing the Big Hole into a tourism facility, based on the idea of creating a lasting legacy for the people of Kimberley. The new facility, the Big Hole Kimberley, and its theme of 'Diamonds and Destiny', was expected to double visitor numbers to the Big Hole.
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SKI VLOG 2022 / Things To Do In Kimberley British Columbia
We went to Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort with our friends in the Spring and here's what we did.
Basically Marvin's first time snowboarding, but we had so much fun on the slopes and finding things to do in Kimberley town. The trip was for our friends' combined bachelor/bachelorette party and was organized through backside ski trip 2022. The Edmonton to BC road trip was so much fun and we can't wait to have another party bus with our friends again one day.
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Australia has too many natural and man-made top lakes. You may be surprised to learn that Australia is a great vacation destination, but the country is home to several must-see locations and an endless amount of things to do. Australia’s lakes provide a place to spend the day on a boat or in the water, have a relaxing lakeside picnic, or even just take in the beautiful scenery Australia has to offer. Some top lakes are at the high elevation with snow and some are at the low elevation you can view this video of top 10 best lakes in Australia and select the most appropriate place to do lake vacations.
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There are many beautiful lakes in Australia. Australia has some of the best lakes in Australia. We collected data on the top 10 lakes to visit in Australia. There are many famous lakes in Australia and some of them are beautiful lakes in Australia. People from all over Australia love these Iowa beautiful lakes which are also Australia famous lakes. In this video, we will show you the beautiful lakes to visit in Australia.
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