Bigge Island WA (Kimberley, Western Australia)
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Region
Australia - New Zealand - Pacific Ocean Islands
Local Time
2024-04-29 05:47
78°F 25.7°C
Mod. breeze7.1 m/s
93 °F / 34 °C 72 °F / 22 °C
Port Bigge Island WA cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Bigge Island WA, Kimberley, Western Australia. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
| Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 June, 2024 Tuesday |  Scenic Eclipse 2 | ||
| 4 June, 2024 Tuesday |  National Geographic Orion | ||
| 14 June, 2024 Friday | Scenic Eclipse 2 | ||
| 14 June, 2024 Friday | National Geographic Orion | ||
| 16 June, 2024 Sunday | National Geographic Orion | ||
| 24 June, 2024 Monday | Scenic Eclipse 2 |
Bigge Island is located off the coast of Kimberley region, Western Australia. It lies approx 6 km (4 mi) from mainland Kimberley, from which it's separated by Scott Strait. Bigge Island is located between Montague Sound and York Sound and nearly 19 km (12 mi) north of Cape Pond.
Bigge is the 2nd largest island of Bonaparte Archipelago (following the Augustus Island), with a total area of 178 km2 (69 mi2). It has an irregular shape, length of approx 22 km (14 mi) and width of approx 6 km (4 mi).
The isle has lots of shallow bays on all its four sides. The largest one is called Boomerang Bay on the western coast of the isle.
The traditional owners of the region are the Uunguu peoples of the Wunambal language group. Their name for Bigge Island is Wuyurru.
Indigenous Australian rock art still exists on the cave walls and cliffs around Wary Bay.
Bigge Island WA cruise terminal
Most cruise ships to Bigge Island dock (anchor) at Boomerang Bay - on the western coast.