berkeley river lodge - kimberley coast, wa

 

Aerial view of Berkeley River Lodge and its pool on the dunes of the Kimberley coast at dusk
Aerial view of the Kimberley coastline and dunes around Berkeley River Lodge at sunrise
Main lodge and pool at Berkeley River Lodge glowing in golden light, Kimberley, Western Australia
Aerial view of the villas scattered through the dunes at Berkeley River Lodge
Rusted steel Berkeley River Lodge sign on a corrugated iron wall above the beach
Villas perched on the grassy dunes at Berkeley River Lodge in late afternoon light
Couple on their villa balcony looking out over the Kimberley coast, Berkeley River Lodge
Couple on a villa deck among golden grasses at Berkeley River Lodge, Western Australia
Couple walking a red dirt track towards the villas at Berkeley River Lodge
Guests arriving at their villa door at Berkeley River Lodge
Couple settling into their villa with a hat and bag on the bed, Berkeley River Lodge
Timber shelving and robe beside the bed in a villa at Berkeley River Lodge
Sunlit villa bedroom with linen bedding and a woven headboard at Berkeley River Lodge
Villa bedroom with a king bed and timber bench at Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley
Two armchairs by the window overlooking the dunes in a villa at Berkeley River Lodge
Rattan mirror reflecting the wardrobe in a villa at Berkeley River Lodge
Open-air timber bathroom with an outdoor shower in a villa at Berkeley River Lodge
Stone bath in the open-air bathroom of a villa at Berkeley River Lodge
Rainfall outdoor shower against the evening sky at Berkeley River Lodge
Villa balcony with woven chairs looking out to the Kimberley coast at sunset
Couple looking across the Kimberley coastline from Berkeley River Lodge
Kimberley dunes and ocean framed by the villa balcony at Berkeley River Lodge
Main lodge building against a deep blue sky at Berkeley River Lodge
Sunlight streaming into the timber-beamed restaurant at Berkeley River Lodge
Dining room with ocean views and timber tables at Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley
Smiling chef holding a board of fresh dishes on the deck at Berkeley River Lodge
Breakfast buffet with fresh fruit and pastries at Berkeley River Lodge
Fresh fruit, juice and granola on the breakfast table at Berkeley River Lodge
Staff member serving breakfast to guests at Berkeley River Lodge
Couple having breakfast on the deck overlooking the ocean at Berkeley River Lodge
Poolside sun lounger and umbrella overlooking the Kimberley coast at Berkeley River Lodge
Guests relaxing on sun lounges by the pool at Berkeley River Lodge, Western Australia
Guests reading and relaxing beside the pool at Berkeley River Lodge
Guest in the pool at sunset looking over the ocean at Berkeley River Lodge
Guests enjoying the pool in front of the main lodge at Berkeley River Lodge
Guests sharing sunset drinks on the dunes at Berkeley River Lodge
Guests with drinks watching the Kimberley sunset at Berkeley River Lodge
Contact Sue

Project: Opening photography for Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley, Western Australia (2026)

Result: A library of lifestyle, food and beverage, guest activities, interior and exterior images, published by Australian Traveller and delicious.


Overview

There is no road to Berkeley River Lodge. Guests fly in to where the Berkeley River meets the Timor Sea, on the Kimberley coast. The lodge is part of Saltwater Hotels & Resorts and hosts no more than 36 guests at a time. In May 2026 the lodge reopened after an extensive renovation and rebrand following cyclone damage.


What they wanted

A fresh library of images for the reopening. It had to show the renovated lodge and the experience of staying there, and be ready for their website, marketing and media.


What I delivered
  • Arrival: The charter flight in and welcome drinks
  • Lifestyle images: worked with models across lifestyle shoots to capture guests at the pool, enjoying the villa and participating in activities (e.g. yoga, sunset drinks, beach picnics, fishing, waterfalls)
  • Food and beverage at Dunes Restaurant: from breakfast to dinner by lamplight, incorporating moments of service and guests enjoying their meals
  • Interiors of the renovated villas and shared spaces across the lodge
  • Exteriors and aerial views of the lodge, the dunes and the coastline
  • Sunrise and sunset shoots
  • Brand partner imagery styled into the stay, including Bellroy, The Fieldbar Co. and ChartAir.


The outcome
  • They were provided with a complete image library covering the full experience from arrival in a charter plane and welcome drinks, checking into the villa, shared meals in the restaurant, quiet coffees in the lounge, sunrise yoga on the deck, fishing and waterfalls, beach drives and relaxing by the pool.
  • Images were taken in landscape and portrait to cover needs for website, socials, marketing, advertising and print.
  • Images were published by Australian Traveller, delicious and several other media platforms


In their words

"From our very first conversation to the final edited images landing in our inbox, working with Sue was an absolute pleasure. She has a rare ability to move through a shoot with ease, capturing the natural beauty of what’s in front of her while instinctively understanding our brand. The turnaround was impressively quick, the images were stunning, and the whole experience was seamless from start to finish. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again." Berkeley River Lodge


Sue O'Keefe · Travel Any Road · Hotel and hospitality photographer, Melbourne · travelanyroad.com