Derby Wharf
Derby Jetty
A long jetty reaching out into King Sound, where you can see one of Australia's largest tidal ranges (about 11 metres). It is a favourite spot in town for watching the sunset and fishing.
The jetty was built in 1885 and rebuilt in the 1960s, reaching out over the mudflats of King Sound. Here the tidal range exceeds 11 metres, the largest in Australia, so the view changes dramatically between high tide, when waves lap at the shore, and low tide, when only vast mudflats remain. In the evenings, locals fish from the jetty and watch the sunset. There is a coffee van and a picnic area on the jetty, and near the entrance is a small museum in the former wharf keeper’s house. Saltwater crocodiles and strong currents are present in the water, so swimming is strictly prohibited. Entry is free, and you can drive right to the end of the jetty.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Derby Gaol
- The Dinner Tree
- Norval Gallery
- Boab Prison Tree
- Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre
- Buccaneer Archipelago
- Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park