Follow the tide to Willie Creek.

A tidal creek where mangroves crowd the banks, roots tangled and half-submerged, holding the water still even when the tide's on the move.

Underneath that calm surface there's always something moving. A barramundi cruising the shallows, a saltwater croc working the mud or rays gliding through the turquoise water.

Aerial view of a sandy beach curving into turquoise ocean water under a clear blue sky.

This is where the Willie Creek Whispers Camo came from.

A pattern built from stillness. From the layered blues and the glint of light off calm water, the kind of quiet that makes you slow down and pay attention.

Not rushed, not chaotic, just patient. Like something building underneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be seen.

Willie Creek doesn't shout. It waits and it rewards the ones who wait with it.

Xplore the creek with Darren Banfield

BBCXplore is built on a deep connection to the Kimberley and those who know it best. Where coastal lifestyle meets some of Australia’s most rugged and remote environments. Every pattern belongs to a different part of the Kimberley, places that are completely unique to anywhere else in the world and told by those whose lives those places have shaped.

Gear made to carry that place with you, wherever your journey takes you.

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FAQ

What is the technical inspiration behind the Willie Creek Whispers hoodie?

The technical inspiration for the Willie Creek Whispers hoodie comes from a desire to create a high-performance fishing and adventure hoodie. With its wrist-to-torso mesh insert, thumb holes and inbuilt microfibre cloth for wiping sunglasses, it’s designed for those long days on the boat chasing trophy fish.

Does the Willie Creek Whispers Camo come on any other products?

Yes! We feature this gorgeous design on different products in the BBCXplore range including microfibre towels and beach bags.

What is BBCXplore and why is it different from other collections?

BBCXplore is built on a deep connection to the Kimberley, its patterns and stories told by those who have been shaped by the place. Gear designed, tested and trusted in real-world conditions.

The range includes UPF 50+ apparel, waterproof essentials, durable bags and everyday accessories.

Are your hoodies designed to be worn in water?

With a fabric make up of 86% polyester, 14% spandex, moisture-wicking, quick-drying and anti-bacterial knit they are designed to keep you sun protected and dry while in the scorching sun.

Whilst not a rash vest they are completely fine to be used as sun protection in the water while cooling off.

Who is Darren Banfield and what is his connection to Willie Creek?

Darren Banfield is a member of the Banfield family, who have owned and operated Willie Creek Pearls for over 35 years.

From producing some of the finest pearls in the world to running one of Broome’s most popular tours, the “Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour”, Darren and his family are deeply connected to the pristine tidal waters of Willie Creek.

How was the idea for the Willie Creek range born?

Willie Creek Whispers is a continuation of the Kimberley Camo range, with patterns inspired by the Kimberley landscape.

Our aim was to capture the sand ripples created by the enormous tides and the aqua-blue water that lies between them at low tide.