About Mimbi Caves
Mimbi Caves is a limestone cave system located on Mt Pierre Station, about 90 kilometres east of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, Western Australia. Part of the 350-million-year-old Devonian Reef, the caves feature stalactites, stalagmites, fossil formations and Aboriginal rock art. Managed by the Gooniyandi people, the site is accessible only by guided tour and is notable for its geological significance and living cultural heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote outback setting on Gooniyandi Country with guided access to extensive limestone caves. Inside, there are chambers with stalactites, stalagmites, fossilised reef structures, freshwater pools and Aboriginal rock art. Tours are led by Gooniyandi guides who share cultural stories and interpretation. The surrounding landscape is open savannah and rocky ranges. Access is only with a booked guided tour, involving walking on uneven rocky surfaces and low passages.
Key highlights
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Limestone cave system part of the 350-million-year-old Devonian Reef
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Stalactites, stalagmites and fossilised reef formations
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Aboriginal rock art and cultural interpretation by Gooniyandi guides
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Freshwater pools and large cavern chambers
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Remote Kimberley outback landscape on Mt Pierre Station