Kimbolton, Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley, Western Australia
Kimbolton, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kimbolton, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
| Locality | Kimbolton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.13299 |
| Longitude | 123.76131 |
| Area | 25.0 km² |
| Postcode | 6728 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1931 km north-northeast |
Kimbolton is a locality in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 25.0 km². It lies approximately 1931 km north-northeast of Perth. Kimbolton is located at 16.1330°S, 123.7613°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6728. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Kimbolton rests on a land that knows the stark beauty of the Kimberley's transition zones. It lies 865.2 km west-south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 241°T), and is situated 139.2 km north of Derby. The country here is a study in subtle contrasts: ochre-red earth, baked hard by the sun, gives way to hardy spinifex grasses that catch the light with a silvery sheen. Scattered acacia and eucalyptus dot the landscape, their forms etched against a sky that can shift from an intense, almost painful blue to the bruised purples and oranges of a dramatic sunset. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the ancient rock beneath, and when the wind stirs, it rustles through the dry vegetation with a sound like distant conversation. Occasionally, a weathered outcrop of ancient stone breaks the otherwise rolling terrain, a silent sentinel speaking of geological ages.
Historically, Kimbolton's story is tied to the pastoral ambitions that once pushed into this rugged country. While the grander dreams of widespread agriculture didn't quite take root here, the land has sustained a quiet grazing economy for generations, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the lives of those who work the cattle stations. The echoes of this past are subtle, felt more in the enduring spirit of the people than in grand monuments. Today, while grazing remains a vital part of the local fabric, the increasing interest in the region's raw, untamed beauty, particularly its dramatic landscapes and the unique flora and fauna, is beginning to shape a new chapter for Kimbolton, drawing a different kind of traveller seeking connection with a truly elemental Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kimbolton, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kimbolton, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
Detailed location data for Kimbolton includes the postcode (6728), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kimbolton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |