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Discovering a region as fascinating as it is unknown<\/h2>\n
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It may not mean anything to you, but the Kimberley region is nevertheless one of the most untamed regions in the world. Located in north-west Australia, this incredible region has retained its authenticity with abundant fauna and canyons stretching as far as the eye can see. Let\u2019s take a closer look at this unique place with Mick Fogg, Ponant expedition leader in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Kimberley could be the name of a young goddess from a children\u2019s story. But it\u2019s not that at all, it\u2019s the name of this firmly untamed region located in norther\u00a0<\/span>Australia<\/a>.\u00a0This vast area, three times the size of England, is also one of the country\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>largest natural resources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the birthplace of the oldest uninterrupted culture on reEarth, that of the largest reptile in the world (the saltwater crocodile), the only two horizontal waterfalls on the planet, the biggest inshore reef in the world and the largest migrating\u00a0<\/span>humpback whale population<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>on the planet\u201d, explains\u00a0<\/span>Mick Fogg<\/a>, a great fan of the region.<\/p>\n

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To be discovered by land or by sea?<\/h3>\n

To discover the riches of\u00a0<\/span>this unique region<\/strong>, it\u2019s better to travel by sea. With its 2,500 islands and coastline stretching over more than 12,000 km or almost 7500 miles,\u00a0<\/span>the Kimberley<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is a difficult area to access by road. \u201cThere are not many places which are accessible by land and only the truly adventurous have access to them using difficult 4\u00d74 trails requiring a lot of preparation\u201d, says the Australian explorer.<\/p>\n

By sea, you can discover the intact archipelagos occupied by mangroves and spectacular gorges such as that of King George, 19 kilometres (12 miles) long with sandstone cliffs. \u201cThe colours change throughout the day, creating countless opportunities to take photos. It\u2019s an\u00a0<\/span>ideal area to explore by rubber dinghy<\/strong>. \u00bb<\/p>\n

Montgomery, the hidden reef<\/h3>\n

Montgomery Reef<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>is one of the stops not to be missed. Its distinctive feature: it\u2019s invisible at high tide as it\u2019s covered by more than five metres of water! At low tide, the reef emerges, and the water begins to flow, so forming one of the longest waterfalls in the world. \u201cThere\u2019s not really any way of describing this phenomenon and the photos and videos don\u2019t reflect reality. It\u2019s an experience you will remember for the rest of your life! \u00bb<\/p>\n

Finally, the region harbours an incredible number of Aboriginal cave paintings. This demonstrates\u00a0<\/span>the rich past of this land<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>which still attaches a lot of significance to spirituality and sacred images. There\u2019s no doubt about it: this Australian immersion will leave a lifelong memory!<\/p>\n

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