At the WA Maritime Museum, journey over the edges of waterfalls, cross magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of an ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth when you experience ‘The Great Kimberley Wilderness’ in stunning virtual reality.
Narrated by Luke Hemsworth (known for his starring role as ‘Ashley Stubbs’ in HBO’s Westworld and his appearance in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder) and produced by award-winning Australian production company White Spark Pictures, ‘The Great Kimberley Wilderness’ is a 35-minute immersive Virtual Reality (VR) documentary which transports viewers to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.
Some of the planet’s most astounding natural phenomena await in stunning 360-degree VR. Guided by scientists and Traditional Owners, audiences will explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef.
White Spark Pictures’ founder and creative director, Briege Whitehead, said: “The Kimberley is one of the most awe-inspiring, last great wilderness regions we have left in the world, and it’s been a privilege creating this film with Traditional Owners, scientists, and the wider community to showcase it.
“Through this immersive VR experience, audiences can explore its breathtaking landscapes, diverse natural wonders, and rich cultural history in a way never before possible. Through the power of VR storytelling my hope is that audiences experience the unique spirit and profound connection of the Kimberley, that will endure for generations to come.”
Visitors to the WA Maritime will be captivated by the VR documentary through a uniquely shared, immersive experience with synchronized noise-cancelling headphones and VR headsets.
WA Museum CEO Alec Coles OBE said that many people will never have the opportunity to visit the Kimberley, so this will give them a chance to experience one of the world’s greatest natural and cultural treasures.
“The experience allows audiences to ‘visit’ the remote areas of the Kimberley in unison – but without the need for a four-wheel drive vehicle!” he said.
Following its sell out world premiere season in Perth and regional Western Australia, it is the last chance for audiences to enjoy The Great Kimberley Wilderness virtual reality experience before it closes on August 24.
Don’t miss this unique experience of Western Australia – with session times running daily at the WA Maritime Museum at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm and 2.45pm. Exhibition closes August 24.
Bookings: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/great-kimberley-wilderness
