Total Solar Eclipse 2028

On Saturday 22nd July 2028 a Total Solar Eclipse will cross Australia, with the path of totality passing directly through some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes in the Kimberley Region. The Kimberley will be the first area on the continent to see the eclipse at around 11am (AWST).

The East Kimberley will experience the longest duration of totality anywhere on the Australian continent – up to five minutes and ten seconds, one of the longest to be experienced on a global scale this century. Clear skies and dramatic backdrops steeped in cultural significance make the region the best place to view the event, which is already attracting astronomers from all over the world.

July offers ideal viewing conditions in the Kimberley with mild dry-season weather, sunny days, and clear skies. Cloud cover can make the difference between an incredible view of totality and missing the eclipse altogether.

This is a once in a decade opportunity to experience something truly extraordinary: standing beneath a darkened sky in the middle of the Australian outback, surrounded by ancient landscapes, rivers, gorges and wide-open country, away from lights and development, soak it all up knowing you’ve got the best seat in the country.

Kimberley Adventure Hire is already taking enquiries and accepting bookings for July 2028. We will book out due to prime proximity to the line of totally. Our head office is conveniently located in Kununurra, Western Australia. The eclipse passes right through Kununurra and surrounding areas within a few hours drive of town making it the ideal spot to hire a 4WD .  We also have depots in Broome and Darwin.  

While some flights, accommodation and campsites are not yet available to book this far ahead, you can secure your 4WD, Fully equipped self sufficient Rooftop Camper or Camper Trailer now.

Come for the eclipse, and road trip the Kimberley.

Where to see the 2028 Total Solar Eclipse in the Kimberley?

The path of totality will cross the Kimberley region first and foremost, before travelling southeast across the continent.

The eclipse corridor passes through or close to:

  • Mitchell Plateau and Mitchell Falls

  • Ellenbrae Station

  • Home Valley Station

  • El Questro Station

  • Gibb River Road

  • Doon Doon Roadhouse

  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)

  • Lake Argyle

  • Kununurra

  • Wyndham

  • Duncan Road

  • Buntine Highway region

  • Judbarra / Gregory National Park

  • The Tanami region

The path of totality can be seen on the Astronomical Society of Australia map. https://eclipse.asa.astronomy.org.au/where-to-view/

You must be inside the path of totality to see the Sun completely covered by the Moon. Locations with a 99% obstruction will only witness a partial eclipse.

How to secure a Kimberley Adventure Hire 4WD vehicle for July 2028?

To help facilitate more people to experience the total eclipse, we have structured date ranges where vehicles will be returned, processed and rehired.

  • This prevents people from booking short periods over the most in demand dates, and allows more travelers to experience the Kimberley during the highly sought after eclipse period.

  • This is important as we are a small local business operating in a remote area, and we have a limited fleet capacity.

  • The eclipse is happening during our regular peak tourism season and school holiday periods.

  • We hope this will make trip planning easier for you - as it creates structured availability for extended periods of time to complete a road trip of the Kimberley, which is how our 4WDs are best enjoyed and the Kimberley is best experienced! Camping under the stars by a fire!

What are the options?

Eclipse Option 1: Hire for a minimum 14 days. Must return vehicle between the 24th and 25th July 2028 in Kununurra.

Traveler 1 will utilize the vehicle during the eclipse period, the vehicle can be collected on their preferred date from Kununurra, Broome (one way fees apply) or Darwin (one way fees apply) and must be hired for a minimum of 14 days. The vehicle must be returned to Kununurra on the 24th or 25th of July. The vehicle is cleaned, checked and prepared for the next hire.  

Eclipse Option 2: Hire for a minimum 14 days. Must collect vehicle between the 26th and 27th July 2028 in Kununurra.

Traveler 2 can collect the vehicle between the 26th and 27th of July in Kununurra, and must hire the vehicle for a minimum of 14 days. They can return the vehicle any date outside of the 14 day minimum hire period in either Kununurra, Broome (one way fees apply) or Darwin (one way fees apply).

The most desirable eclipse viewing destinations within the 4-5 min band are located within a 1hr – 5hr drive of Kununurra (where our head office is located) making it a convenient location for travelers to either start or finish their Kimberley road trip.

Option 1 and 2 are well suited to travelers who want to travel the Gibb River Road, or visit locations around the East Kimberley Region such as Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park, El Questro Station etc.

Eclipse Option 3: Hire for a minimum 28 days. Must collect vehicle between the 9th - 11th July 2028, from any depot with availability.

Hire a vehicle for 28 days or longer. The vehicle must be picked up between the 9th - 11th July 2028 from one of our depots and can be returned anytime after the 28 day minimum.

This option is best suited to travelers who don’t want to compromise on their dates, or destinations, they want a vehicle for the larger part of July 2028 to do a in-depth road trip through Kimberley and Northern Territory.

Initial Booking Deposit

20% Deposit required to secure your booking

Remaining payments taken in 2028

2.5% Booking fee non refundable

Cancellation Policy

Standard cancellation policy applies

Booking Changes

We will do our best to try accommodate minor changes however there is no guarantee of availability. All bookings will be made for a standard 9AM pickup , and 5PM drop off. Once flights open and are booked, please inform us of your confirmed flight times so we can update your vehicle collection time.

How can I receive a quote and make a booking?

Email info@kimberleyadventurehire.com.au

-          Preferred Option (Eclipse Option 1, 2 or 3) and preferred dates

-          Number of travelers

-          Preferred vehicle type

Our team will respond with a quote and availability.

Waitlist & Cancellation list

If we are booked out for your preferred dates you will be added to our waitlist. We do not receive cancellations regularly but we will contact parties on the list in the event of a date range becoming available.

Email Us to Receive a Quote