Hi Julie and Tub.
Thanking you both for making our stay at KCC a most fantastic time. We can see why most of your clients are returners. The fishing and guides were so good. Gill will always remember her 70th. We will be back with more of the family. Cheers Jan. Sept 2024
On behalf of all of us I wanted to say another huge THANK YOU to you for having us at KCC!
We had the BEST time. It’s an incredible place. Our only complaint is that it was way too short. We enjoyed our other stops but all agreed they had nothing on KCC.
Dad is already talking about not if but when he returns….
D, D & C and the rest of the gang xx
Oct 2024
We had such a wonderful time staying with you, so many lasting memories but one that will stick with me forever is your incredible fish crudo with daikon and miso, Jules! I have just purchased the cookbook (can’t wait to get it!).
CK Sept 2024, from Melb VIC
Tubs and Jules,
This is a belated thanks for just an outstanding trip to your magnificent Kimberley Coastal Camp, I was lucky enough to be part of a group of 14 mates.
From when we booked onto the Paspaley Pearls seaplane in Darwin and until we left by seaplane the hospitality was beyond outstanding, nothing was ever a problem and delivered with a smile, a joke or a great Aussie laugh.
We had five days of action-packed fishing, catching heaps of fish, with the group catching 308 fish (across 33 different species), every day was a new experience with a different guide across the group. To be able to pull up on a secluded deserted beach, or on the stunning Steep Head Island and have the fish we caught in the morning cooked on a camp stove washed down by a crisp Pinot Grigio were money you can’t buy experiences.
Then each night the way you Jules were able to transform our catches into the most amazing meals was amazing. I hate to think what our 6-star restaurant meals would have cost in a Sydney restaurant. Particularly the mud crab feast on the last night. Let alone the inclusion of all the beautiful wines, beers and spirits to keep us all socially excited across the five days.
Tubs, I can safely say the entire group was very happy you recommended the cultural walk, everyone left with a far deeper understanding of our first nations people and their amazing history and heritage that you delivered with such a deep knowledge, understanding and you could feel your personal passion for the local people. Quite inspirational.
We all loved the simplicity and uniqueness of our accommodation, and the pool was a great way to refresh after the day’s fishing. What more could you ask for!!!
And before closing I must call out the amazing fishing guides, they were outstanding, patient and willing to spend time making our group on each day better fisherman whilst also catching some great fish. I can honestly say I reckon I learnt more from your guides in 2 days than the previous five trips to other locations. (Tubs, just for the record you weren’t a bad guide either)
KCC in simple terms exceeded all expectations and over delivered on all
fronts. What a fishing trip!!!! We will be back.
Thanks for everything.
Hi Tub & Jules
I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you both for the most amazing stay at KCC. The amount of effort, energy, passion and patience that you showed was unbelievable and it was very special to be a part of this. Tub, I feel so fortunate to have heard just a few of the indigenous stories and I am honoured to have heard it from someone who is so connected and a part of the local leadership group. Jules, the food was out of this world and none of the detail or effort was lost on us. The group is getting together at my place soon and I will be “Cooking in Thongs” and sharing memories. I thoroughly enjoyed our sing-song and I only wish I had come better prepared. What a voice!
Tommy, Joel and Macca were outstanding. Their knowledge and patience was also endless and all of the boys appreciated their guidance, attention to detail and the long days they put in to ensure that we all had a fantastic time.
The experience has touched me deeply and it will be something that our group will talk about forever. What a great team and what a very special place. I will most certainly endeavour to make it back to see you guys.
All the best.
Dear Tub & Jules
We would like to thank you both for your remarkable hospitality during our stay at KCC.
Your never ending smiles, friendliness and entertaining chatter, throughout our stay, to all guests was amazing while at the same time working tirelessly as we all relaxed.
The professional knowledge and conduct of Maca, Tom & Joel was 1st class and we have no doubt Aliesa will benefit greatly from her time at KCC.
Our experience at KCC far outweighed our expectations and will remain at the top of our list of unique destinations that we have been lucky enough to visit in this country.
The mix of activities was well organised, and pleasing to see that KCC is suitable also for couples regardless of their fishing skills.
Jules, the food was amazing and you should be proud of your ability to prepare such amazing meals in such a remote area of the Kimberley… the cookbook has been read front to back already.
Tub, your passion for the Admiralty Gulf has certainly been an important power behind the progression of KCC… well done.
We hope that you both manage to take a regular break in the future, as we both know from personal experience, that burnout can creep up unexpectedly for self-operated businesses.
Jordie, thanks for assuring us of the suitability of KCC for Vicki’s enjoyment also.
We will return, if we aren’t on the black list, but until that time, we continue to rave to family, friends and others, about a special place that we truly loved.
Thanks again.
Dear Tub , Jules and the rest of the KCC team
Thank you for sharing your magical water wonderland with us and showing us some of your hidden gems.
It’s difficult to say what I enjoyed the most …The lunches on the beach of our catch of the day! The sightings of manta rays, dolphins, sharks, crocs, sea eagles, the mud crab netting, World class dinners or the bush walk and aboriginal art lesson. And I haven’t even mentioned the fishing !
All incredible experiences on their own, but collectively, a once in a lifetime trip!
KCC is not only a spectacular playground ,but your home and I thank you for sharing it with us in such a warm and uncomplicated manner
I loved it , as we all did, and I hope our paths cross again in the not too distant future.
Dear Jules & Tubs
Missing you guys and reminiscing about the incredible time we both had with you both and your wonderful crew. Brilliant memories and honestly can’t wait to come back and do it all again!
We are hooked and she can’t wait to catch another massive Barra!
Tub, Jules,
Thanks very much for a great time last week. It was a pleasure to be in your company and get to live out that bucket list experience. Look forward to catching up again. May 2022
Thankyou to Jules Tubes Chris and Jordie for a wonderful experience coming to KCC.
It was so much more than we ever imagined.
It is a very special place and that you enable us to share it with you is incredible.
The food was wonderful and I would like to know if Jules would share her recipe for red bean chocolate cake!
Cheers Ingrid and Cameron
Well, I hardly know where to begin. We’ve returned to civilization and it has hit like a sledge hammer. Jacko & I wanted to write, to again say a very special “Thank you” and express our huge gratitude for the welcoming way you embraced our crew. We truly had the most wonderful time. The memories, giggles, fishing, adventures, beach lunches, Jules incredibly delicious food, the rock art walk, crabbing, the night around the camp fire singing with Jules …. the stories … the list could go on forever … will remain indelible in our minds for life. You are both – a truly unique duo and an absolute asset to the Kimberley region. What a magical part of the world it is – and it now, certainly has a very special place in our hearts.
We left with happy hearts – on a trip of a lifetime …. But I know that one day we’ll be back.
Our very best wishes to you both and your KCC family.
Take wonderful care
Kind Regards
Simon & Anna Jackson
April 2019
We had the trip of a lifetime when we stayed with Tub & Jules at Kimberley Coastal Camp in June 2018.
Great fishing. Fabulous cooking.
Had beautiful lunch with you guys at KCC while we were camped at Port Warrander in Aug 2018. A Wonderful, memorable experience for us and we will be back.
| When we were considering a trip to the Kimberley, we read all the reviews about K.C.C. and everybody said what a magnificent place it was – well they were right! We have just had the absolute pleasure of spending 7 days in the most beautiful part of the Kimberley. From the moment we stepped onto the beach from the Float Plane, to our departure in the helicopter, we were totally blown away by the scenery, the fishing, the food and the hospitality of the K.C.C. team. Tub and Jules really are two of the most amazing people we have ever met – we only spent 7 days with them but left feeling that we had known them for years! Everybody raves about Jules’ meals and so they should – the food really is superb! Tub is so much fun to be with both out on the water and around the camp and his passion for the Kimberley, it’s people and their artwork showed a genuine appreciation of the local indigenous culture. Lauren, Jack, Caitlin and Brenton looked after our every need and we felt like “royalty”. Jack helping Jo catch her first ever Barra was a great moment to cherish! There was so many highlights – big Queenies, big Tuna, “Kimberley Carp”, mud crabs, pulling up a croc in the crab net, Barra fishing at dawn – but the most enjoyable time was spent sitting down in the evening with great people, a beautiful meal, a few cold ales, lots of chatter, deep and meaningful discussions and heaps of laughter while watching the magnificent sunsets. Our thanks go to all the K.C.C. team for making this a holiday we will never forget. Kimberley Coastal Camp truly is an amazing part of the world and hopefully we will be back again in the not too distant future! Cheers Jo & Allan May 2019 |
What a Hoot! Best week ever, fished, crabbed, laughed, drank! Food was amazing and one of the highlights! Love you both.
For thirty years we dreamed of a far north fishing adventure – that once in a lifetime experience, and after arriving by helicopter, Kimberley Coastal Camp did not disappoint. Under Tubs and his offsider Russ’ expert guidance, we caught or collected around 30 species of fish, oysters and mud crabs using their quality equipment and well appointed boats. The boys are quick with a knot and the bait supply.
Jules transformed our catches into five-star restaurant cuisine, deliciously prepared and presented, and Tubs didn’t do a bad job with the lunches while we on the water, arriving on deserted islands and beaches and cooking our morning catch. The open bar package contained quality beers, wines and spirits which complimented the days on the water, the beautiful meals and evenings around the campfire.
The cultural walk was a highlight – with Tubs passing on his knowledge and passion. With this he keeps the stories alive and they were incredible, and so genuine.
The accommodation was chic rustic and comfortable in every way with discrete natural ornamental touches throughout.
We will re-live the experiences from this trip for many years to come – big fish, songs around the camp, great stories and laughter every day and night. Thanks Tubs, Jules and Russ for giving us the greatest fishing experience of our lives/
Spent a week with my husband, his 3 brothers and their wives, at the KCC and loved every minute. Worth the five flights to get there and then five more to come home. Lots of fishing, mud crabs and deserted island visits. Fabulous meals created by Jules each day from our catches and lots of laughs from Tub. Jonas and Adele also made us welcome and we didn’t “want’ for anything. So well looked after that it was hard to come home to reality. The camp retains it’s remote bush feel but still offers clean rooms and amenities. Feel privileged to have been able to experience this rugged and beautiful part of Australia for a week.
We recently spent 2 nights at KCC as part of a 5 night helicopter safari and it was the highlight of our trip. Thank you so much to Jules and Tubs and your offsiders, our time with you was truely a memory of a lifetime. Ray loved his day fishing and I certainly enjoyed my day relaxing. Great company, great food and a great time in a wonderful part of Australia: what more could we want. Thank you again.
| First and foremost this was the best fishing trip I have been on, we were a group of 8, most of us have done fishing trips together in the past, so we know a good trip from a not as good trip. KCC was the best so far for me, the fishing was varied and great fun, the crew we had were all well experienced and good guys, we caught many different species of fish which made it even more exciting. But in some ways it was the non fishing activities that made the trip so memorable. On most days at about 4pm we would head back to camp for snacks, a swim and a few beers (its thirsty work catching all these fish!) In the evening a gourmet meal was prepared by Jules, most times this was our own fresh catch of the day…..what more could you ask for? One worthwhile experience for me was the aboriginal art walk, Tubs is the local expert and took us into places most people would never find and told us incredible stories about the history of the land. Not to be outdone by Tubs, Jules is not only a chef extraordinaire but the girl can sing as well (this will embarrass her I’m sure) There is a wonderful campfire site just off the main living pavilion where we would retire to after dinner for way too many wines and best fish of the day stories (some were true!) this was where Jules if coerced enough would unlimber her guitar and sing us some classics. Our sleeping accommodation was very comfortable and as close to sleeping under the stars that you could get, even the ablutions had a view not to be missed! All in all it was an awesome trip, much more than your standard fishing camp, this is a 5 star experience, thanks so much to Jules, Tubs and crew for a great week, I certainly plan to return soon, cheers Rob |
The Kimberley Coastal Camp was perfect and a great place to stay on our first night. Very relaxing and the best hosts and the food was close to the best we have had. Jules and Tub and Macca were so much fun and relaxed really quick. It was great that everyone including Dan and Liam had dinner together. The hike to rock art was amazing and fishing with Tub loads of fun. We would love to return to the Coastal Camp sometime in the future.
I had a fantastic time. Good fishing, great company, relaxing, exceptional cooking. I would love to come back with Jane in near future.
Thanks, Tab
Thank you for your hospitality on our recent trip to your camp It was one of the best trips I have been involved in. You and your staff went out of your way to keep everybody involved in the activities provided.
Whether it was fishing, checking out the local aboriginal rock art or just having a laugh around the camp fire, it was a fantastic experience. The fishing was extraordinary. I caught my first Barramundi and Spanish Mac and the morning we went mud crabbing with Tubby was the one of the funniest experiences of my life, Me and a few mates are talking about planning a trip back to your camp in the near future Once again thank you for a wonderful experience and hope to be back there soon.
We had an awesome time at KCC. You know the fishing is good when even the fish are smiling. Really enjoyed the experience, you should be proud of what you are achieving.
Thanks again for a brilliant week, it was without question the greatest holiday I have had, brilliant company, incredible location, amazing food and plenty of laughs.
We were welcomed with open arms at Kimberley Coastal Camp. Jules and Tubby looked after us so well. We fished, collected oysters, caught mud crabs, explored beautiful unspoilt islands and enjoyed the spoils in the evening. A genuine feast!
We had great times and many laughs. But the best thing is we all share a love of this spectacular country. I do hope to join you again one day, but my memories will last forever.
Coming from Sydney I was not sure what to expect. The natural beauty witnessed from the Coastal Camp was stunning. We walked 30 minutes to witness Aboriginal rock art and their truly amazing culture. Its great exercise and an experience you will not find in Pitt Street Sydney. Caught plenty of massive fish, and working for Toyota I can say “oh what a feeling’. Food was better than the best Sydney restaurants. Go and experience it.
Fantastic Trip. Great food, fish, and hospitality. Keep up the great work! P.S. One of my favourite Kimberley trips ever!
Returning to this ‘paradise’ – yes the memories were not dreams. Thank you to the KCC friends for all the comforts they provide.
How fortunate I feel to have seen such perfections in this glorious country of ours. Warmest thanks to you all for these new friendships xxx
This is my 10th visit and I return home always refreshed, challenged and in ‘awe’ of KCC. It is just the most spirited place! As ever the staff, guides, food and camaraderie is unsurpassed. My sincere thanks – I will be returning!
This is my first time in the Kimberley and to KCC but won’t be my last. For me, it was a very special experience made so by a dedicated and very friendly crew – Jordan, Jimmy, Julie and Macka, thanks very much. I will be back!!
A mystical experience in beautiful country. Long may it remain so. Thanks to Jords for the food, Jimmy and Macka for the expert professional guidance on fishing and for delivering my first Barramund (a mere 89cm). It will not be my last!
Words seem inadequate. How lucky we feel to have experienced this very special place filled with very special people. Thank you Jordie, Jimmy, Julie and Macka for an incredible sojourn! We have had the best time and are leaving with so many very special moments and memories of KCC. Xoxo.
A wonderful trip as usual. You guys have been awesome. The fishing was great. Thanks so much!
3rd time up here and it gets better every time thanks to the wonderful staff. ….. “We shall return”.
Way more than we expected. A great experience, wonderful staff who made us feel a part of the KCC family. Fishing was awesome! See you next year!
A profound experience. A dream realized. Many thanks to Jimmy, Jordan and Bjorn – wonderful people.
Such a special place! A wonderful experience and equally wonderful staff. Great food!
The camp has given more than I ever expected, the top things I’m taking away though are my new friends, our insane fishing adventure, the fiery sunsets beaming down over the blue ocean and of course, the rugged rocky landscape – Life changing. Thank you KCC for the experience of my lifetime. You are all wonderful.
Thank you to KCC. Have loved our time here. In fact I couldn’t have asked for more!
