Limited on time? Want to see the best of the East Kimberley? This is the package for you. Explore the Bungle Bungle and cruise down the Ord River admiring the abundance of birdlife and amazing scenery and view a magnificent sunset on a Lake Argyle Cruise. If you don’t have your own accommodation why not spoil yourself and stay at Kununurra’s only 4.5 star accommodation, Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments, your home away from home with beautiful decor apartments with kitchen, ensuite bathrooms, lounge area, coffee machine and verandah overlooking the lovely landscaped gardens to enjoy your morning coffee.
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Scenic flight over Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungle and Argyle Diamond Mine
Ord River Cruise
Lake Argyle sunset cruise
Guided tour to Cathedral Gorge, Domes and Piccaninny Creek with Bungle Bungle Guided Tours
Scenic Flight over Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungle and Argyle Diamond Mine with Aviair
Cruise up and down the Ord River with Triple J Cruises (J4)
Complimentary pick up for all tours
Add ons:
3 Nights accommodation at Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment
Price per person
Minimum and maximum numbers apply for tours
Depending on availability tours may be on different days
Itinerary Details
Day One
Arrive in Kununurra, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the Lake Argyle sunset cruise.
Arrive in Kununurra late morning, a representative from Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your accommodation. Check in then enjoy some lunch at one of Kununurra’s cafes before meeting your coach at 1pm for your transfer to Lake Argyle. The 45 minute coach ride will take you from Kununurra to Lake Argyle. Arrive at Lake Argyle and board your cruise.
On the cruise see rock wallabies, crocodiles, wallaroos (euros) and birdlife, plus a catfish feeding frenzy and the amazing spitting archer fish. Take in the untamed landscape of the magnificent Carr Boyd Ranges along the inaccessible North Western shoreline as you cruise through some of Lake Argyle’s 90 islands and inlets. Sit back with a complimentary drink while you watch the Kimberley sun go down on yet another perfect day in paradise.
Tea, coffee and water is provided on the boat as well as sunset drink and nibblies. Take your swimwear and towel to enjoy an afternoon swim.
Day Two
Bungle Bungle Scenic Flight and Guided Tour to Cathedral Gorge, Beehive Domes and Piccaninny Creek.
This scenic flight takes you on an unforgettable adventure over the Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle, the Argyle Diamond Mine and the Ord River Irrigation Area. You will also fly over the stunning Carr Boyd Ranges, Osmand Ranges, the Ord River and Bow River. Once reaching Purnululu National Park, you will land at the remote and unsealed Bellburn Airstrip, where you will be met by your tour guide and an air conditioned 4WD bus.
From the airstrip, your guide will drive you further into the park, where you will then disembark and enjoy a guided walk throughout the famous eroded towers and black and orange banded beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. This domes walk is of moderate intensity, and is about 3km in distance. From here, you will follow your guide on the walk into Cathedral Gorge, where towering cliffs open up to form a space with incredible natural acoustics. Whilst in the gorge, enjoy a fresh picnic style lunch whilst relaxing in one of the most beautiful spots in the park. After a short rest, you will walk along the dry creek bed of Piccaninny Creek, before returning to Bellburn Airstrip.
You will then board your return scenic flight to Kununurra, with views of the Argyle Diamond Mine along the way. Throughout the day, your total flight time will amount to two hours.
Day Three
Triple J Cruise River Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing morning before the coach arrives to pick you up at 11:30am and transfer you to the marina. Board your cruise from Lake Kununurra and enjoy the 55km cruise up the Ord River to the Ord Top Dam. Marvel at the magnificent bird life, Carlton Gorge and Elephant Rock.
Learn about the flora and fauna of the East Kimberley. At the Ord Top Dam you will remain on the boat as you travel back to Kununurra stopping for afternoon tea at a riverside camp. Watch as the colours change throughout the day on the gorges and ranges which line the river. Arriving back at your accommodation at approximately 5:30pm.
Day Four
Depart Kununurra
Your amazing visit to Kununurra has come to an end. Enjoy a relaxing morning before you check out. A Representative of Freshwater Apartments will transfer you to the airport for your flight. If you have a late flight, Freshwater are happy to store you luggage while you explore the town, maybe a visit to Kimberley Fine Diamonds to purchase a rare pink diamond as a souvenir of your trip to the East Kimberley.
Pricing
Excluding Accommodation
$ 1,079 per Senior
$ 1,114 per Adult
$ 914 per Child
Including Accommodation
$ 1,499 per Senior(Twin Share)
$ 1,534 per Adult (Twin Share)
$ 1,334 per Child (Twin Share)
Single Supplement prices available on request
Upgrade room types available
Contact us now to personalise your itinerary and get your Kimberley adventure started!
Kununurra is widely known as the ‘gateway to East Kimberley’. It is the perfect base to discover some of Australia’s most remarkable natural attractions such as the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and the beehive-shaped Bungle Bungle Range. However, people often use Kununurra as just a starting point and miss the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in to this outback town.
If you’re planning on visiting the Kimberley in 2021, here are a few reasons why Kununurra should be on your bucket list!
Commonly known as the ‘gateway to the Kimberley’, Kununurra is the perfect place to start your East Kimberley adventure!
Pack your swimmers because Kununurra is surrounded by water! Swim, kayak or fish at Lake Kununurra or explore the stunning Ord River by boat (don’t forget to take a dip at sunset – it’s just magical!)
It’s frequently said that you haven’t seen Western Australia until you’ve seen it from the air. This is even more so the case in Western Australia’s Top End, with the rugged terrain, stunning contrasting colours of the earth, and the sheer vastness of the land only truly being appreciated from a bird’s eye point of view.
The combination of the mountainous and rugged landscape, matched with the ginormous bodies of water and heavy periods of rainfall means that the Kimberley is home to some of the most breathtaking and beautiful waterfalls in the country. These are some of the best ways to get the most out of these amazing natural wonders.
