Beach near Derby, Australia

Derby Travel Guide

Western Australia, Australia

Derby is a small town in Western Australia, with a population of 3,199. It is in the Kimberley region, in the tropical north-west of the country, where the year is generally shaped by distinct wet and dry seasons.

Travellers arriving by air can use Derby Airport or RAAF Base Curtin. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Derby, so beach trips are not a defining part of a stay in the immediate area.

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3,199

Population

8,586 miles away

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Pays in AUD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 000

Dial code +61

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Derby

Jan

34°16

Feb

34°14

Mar

33°14

Apr

34°7

May

31°1

Jun

29°1

Jul

29°0

Aug

32°0

Sep

34°1

Oct

36°3

Nov

36°5

Dec

36°13

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Derby

  1. Mt Barnett Roadhouse

    park

    0.3 km

  2. Derby Mosque and Islamic Centre

    muslim place of worship

    0.1 km

  3. Norval Gallery

    art gallery

    0.3 km

  4. Derby Golf Club

    stadium arena

    1.8 km

  5. Napier Downs Station

    amusement park

    0.3 km

  6. Wharfingers House Museum

    history museum

    0.5 km

  7. Derby Seventh-day Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    0.2 km

  8. Old Derby Gaol

    christian place of worship

    0.4 km

Getting there

Derby Airport · 8.2 km

RAAF Base Curtin · 37.3 km

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