How to get to Derby

Derby is the gateway to the infamous Gibb River Road, Horizontal Falls and the Bucanneer Archipelago, with many facilities and accommodation options to suit your style. 

Derby is located 220km from Broome, where you can access direct flights to a number of Australian capital cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Perth. The airport hosts the major airlines of Qantas, Virgin and AirNorth, along with a range of charter operators offering scenic flights and access to Derby and remote Kimberley areas.

Once in Broome, you can access Derby via an Aviair flight into Derby Airport, or alternatively hire cars are available at Broome Airport. 


Visit Aviair:
https://www.aviair.com.au/
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 9192 3360

Event Venue

The 2026 Kimberley Economic Forum will be held at the Derby Airport Function Centre. 

Accommodation Options
Spinifex Hotel

Special Forum Rates:
​Standard Single: $150 Per Night (Donga style but ensuite room/Single occupancy)
Studio Suite: $245 Per Night (Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment - queen bed)
Studio Suite Twin Share: $265 Per Night (Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment) - (3 people - queen bed and single bed)
Studio Marsh view - $265 Per Night (Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment with marsh view)

Contact Spinifex Hotel to lock in these discounted rates:
(08) 9191 0000
[email protected]
https://spinifexhotel.com.au/
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Derby Lodge

Special Forum Rates:​
  • Motel Room: $210 per night ( Renovated recently, with ensuite and basic amenities)
  • Serviced Apartment: $285 per night ( Self-contained including kitchenette and full size fridge)

Contact Derby Lodge to lock in these rates:
Call: 08 91932924 or 
Email: [email protected]