About Derby Jetty
Derby Jetty is a historic timber jetty extending into King Sound at Derby in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. Originally constructed in 1885 and extended in the 1960s, it served the pastoral and pearling industries for cattle and goods export. Notable for its location on Australia's highest tidal range of up to 11.8 metres, the jetty is now a key visitor attraction for fishing, sunset viewing and observing the vast tidal mudflats.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long timber jetty extending over expansive tidal mudflats into King Sound. At low tide the mudflats are exposed for hundreds of metres, while at high tide water reaches the jetty structure. The site offers open views across the sound, interpretive signage about the jetty's history, opportunities for fishing from the jetty, birdwatching over the mudflats, and sunset viewing. The surrounding foreshore is flat and open with parking at the jetty entrance.
Key highlights
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Historic jetty originally built in 1885 and one of the oldest jetties in Western Australia
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Location on King Sound with tidal range up to 11.8 metres, among the highest in Australia
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Expansive tidal mudflats exposed at low tide
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Popular fishing spot for barramundi and other northern species
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Sunset views over King Sound