# Derby Jetty and King Sound tides

> King Sound has some of the largest tides in Australia, over 10 m, so the water at the jetty rises and falls dramatically within hours.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-derby-jetty-tides/

King Sound has some of the largest tides in Australia, over 10 m, so the water at the jetty rises and falls dramatically within hours. Sunsets over the mudflats and mangroves are good, but stay out of the water: crocodiles live here.

- **Nearest town:** Derby, Western Australia
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -17.2990, 123.6050

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [West Kimberley: Windjana, Tunnel Creek and Geikie](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-west-kimberley-gorges/)

## Nearby

- [Prison Boab Tree](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-prison-boab-tree-derby/) – 8 km
- [Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-horizontal-falls/) – 110 km
- [Windjana Gorge (Bandilngan)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-windjana-gorge/) – 146 km
- [Windjana Gorge Campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-windjana-gorge-campground/) – 146 km

## FAQs

### Where is Derby Jetty and King Sound tides?

Derby Jetty and King Sound tides is in Derby, Western Australia, at GPS -17.2990, 123.6050.

### Which road trips pass Derby Jetty and King Sound tides?

Derby Jetty and King Sound tides is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West Kimberley: Windjana, Tunnel Creek and Geikie.

### What is there to see near Derby Jetty and King Sound tides?

Places worth a stop nearby: Prison Boab Tree (8 km), Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim) (110 km), Windjana Gorge (Bandilngan) (146 km) and Windjana Gorge Campground (146 km).

### When is the best time to visit Derby Jetty and King Sound tides?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Hot in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Gibb River Road](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-gibb-river-road/)