Why is Kooljaman closing?

Award-winning tourist attraction Kooljaman at Cape Leveque will cease trading indefinitely from November 1. Deteriorating infrastructure and an inability to cover redevelopment costs is cited as the reason for the closure.

Can you have fires at Kooljaman?

Please bring your own firewood. (Also available for sale). Featuring shared amenities, an open fire pit with hot plate, fresh water outdoor shower, sand floor, picnic table and palm frond walls and roof. You’ll provide the rest in order to customize your experience.

Can you swim at Kooljaman?

Swimming & Snorkelling There are reef systems that are home to a beautiful array of tropical sea life, just off the shore of our Eastern beaches. It is safe to swim at Kooljaman all year round, as we are lucky to have no issues with stingers or crocodiles.

Can you swim at Cape Leveque?

Swimming around the Cape Leveque area in clear, shallow water off the beach is generally encouraged, and safe to do so. But, there is always the chance of a crocodile coming past, and they do from time to time.

How do you pronounce Kooljaman?

Be Welcomed Home at Kooljaman Kooljaman (pronounced Gooljaman), in our opinion is the heart of Bardi Jawi Country.

How do I get to Kooljaman?

Getting Here. Kooljaman is located 220kms north of Broome on the Northern tip of the Dampier Peninsula. Access is either by air or by 4WD vehicle.

Can you take a caravan to Kooljaman?

Our campsites are 4m x 6m and we require all camper trailers, camper vans and tents to be able to fit within these dimensions. We allow one vehicle per site within the site boundaries. As we are situated in a wildlife area, pets are strictly not permitted on the property.

Is it worth going to Cape Leveque?

It was my second trip to Broome and I only had a day to spend on the Cape, but worth the drive just to see the beach at Kooljaman. Only $5 to enter this indigenous area and walk the beaches and lighthouse See my pic of the western beach.

What does Kooljaman mean?

Kooljaman is the Bardi Aboriginal name for Cape Leveque. Located 220km north of Broome at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. The Federal Department of Transport previously controlled the land for the purposes of operating a lighthouse.

What can you do at Cape Leveque?

Swimming and snorkelling are popular things to do in Cape Leveque. The cape is also home to a lighthouse and is a good spot for whale watching (during the season). Cape Leveque fishing is world-class and locals invite you to explore the region and uncover its rich Aboriginal history.

Why choose Koolman at Cape Lev­eque?

Kool­ja­man at Cape Lev­eque offers the oppor­tu­ni­ty to explore and enjoy a remote wilder­ness envi­ron­ment 220 km north of Broome, in an area of unri­valled phys­i­cal beau­ty and unique­ness. With two out­stand­ing beach­es to choose from all our accom­mo­da­tions have easy beach access and most rooms have panoram­ic ocean views.

What are the best camps in Cape Leveque?

Room types may vary. Kooljaman at Cape Leveque is an aboriginal owned wilderness camp with safari tents, log cabins, camping palm frond beach shelters, a restaurant, cultural and boat tours, and beautiful beaches. be so much better.

What is the relationship between the Cape Leveque community and the resort?

Kooljaman Resort is jointly owned by the Cape Leveque Aboriginal communities One Arm Point and Djarindjin. Every member of the community is a shareholder in the resort and all the profits go back into those Aboriginal communities. They have a lot of conservation projects going on, like tree planting or building board walks to protect the dunes.

What is it like to stay at the kooljaman resort?

Kooljaman is remote and a long way from anything else, indigenous owned and it would be nice if this was incorporated into the stay, reception staff are rude and unfriendly. , bathrooms are not all functional. The area is pristine and beautiful so don’t let this deter you from coming here. .