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One Arm Point is
located close to Cape Leveque on the Dampier Peninsula, a remote area
north of Broome. It is a special place offering many treats for the adventurous
traveller, with spectacular unspoiled coastline, tranquil community settings
and sleepy holiday retreats. You can swim in the sparkling waters, go
snorkelling, fishing or simply relax and enjoy the wide open stretches
of white sandy beaches.
For those prepared to look further this is also an opportunity
to share in the lifestyle of the Bardi Aboriginal Community. To learn
of traditional fishing and hunting techniques, of bush foods and medicines,
and the special relationship between Peninsula people and the land and
the sea.
A visit to the Dampier Peninsula means entering Aboriginal
land. A drive from Broome to Cape Leveque, on the northern tip of the
peninsula, includes some 200 kilometres of unsealed road characterised
by corrugations and sandy sections, so a four wheel drive vehicle is strongly
recommended for travel and the road is not suitable for caravans. You
will need to allow three and a half hours for the drive from Broome to
Cape Leveque and during the summer wet season (December to April) the
road will sometimes be closed to traffic.
Whilst on the Peninsula you are asked to respect the land,
the culture and the privacy of local Aboriginal people. Although some
communities and outstations have embraced tourism, access within the area
is still restricted. It is important you observe all 'no entry' signs
on private roads, to minimise visitor impact on law grounds, burial sights
and traditional fishing grounds.
Please drive slowly when entering communities and do not
wander uninvited into residential areas.
Distance from Broome is two hundred and twenty-five kilometres.
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