6 Day Bungle Bungle, El Questro, Ord and Lake Argyle Overnight

Once you arrive in Kununurra check into your accommodation at Freshwater Apartments.  Complimentary airport transfers are available if you are flying in.

Located amongst beautiful tropical gardens and overlooking Celebrity Tree Park and Lily Creek Lagoon, Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments provides the ideal relaxing environment for your holiday adventure. Fully self-contained apartments with modern fittings, fixtures and décor, and large balconies allowing you to experience comfortable indoor/outdoor living in the beautiful Kimberley climate. The stunning free form resort-style pool is centrally located to all apartments and has been constructed with one of the East Kimberley’s remote gorges in mind – ensuring your time by the pool is cool, relaxing and enjoyable.

This evening, we recommend dining at The PumpHouse Kununurra, one of the region’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Set on the banks of the Ord River, the heritage-listed pump house offers a memorable dining experience, combining local Kimberley flavours with stunning river views and spectacular sunsets.

Accommodation: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

You will be collected at 6.30 this morning from your accommodation.  Guided by an El Questro ranger you day begins with a guided hike into Emma Gorge. Renowned as one of the most spectacular gorges of The Kimberley, it is characterised by massive scree slopes and cliff face escarpments reaching up to 120m on both sides of the trail. At the end you will be rewarded with a swim in the waterhole at the base of a towering 65 metre chasm graced by a droplet waterfall.  Terrain is uneven and rocky with some parts offering little shade. Return to the resort for a quick morning tea before heading off to Zebedee thermal springs where the tour will have exclusive access.

Following this, enjoy a delicious Beef or Barramundi lunch at the station (dietary requirements catered for).

The afternoon will be spent boating the Chamberlain Gorge. Only accessible by boat, this 3 km fresh waterhole is bound by diverse flora and fauna and belittled by a towering escarpment. Enjoy sparkling wine and fresh fruit as you take in the breathtaking scenery. Ask your Ranger about the cheeky Archerfish and Barramundi you can feed. Upon conclusion your return transfer will deliver you back to your accommodation at 6.30pm.

NOTE: The hike into Emma Gorge is approximately 1 hour each way.  The terrain is uneven and rocky with some parts offering little shade.  If mobility does not allow this hike you are welcome to use the facilities at Emma Gorge Resort for this part of the tour.

Accommodation: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

** Morning tea, lunch & afternoon refreshments included

7:00am – 12:00pm Rise early for a truly memorable Kimberley experience aboard the Personalised Ord River Experience with Silent Tours. This intimate eco-cruise departs at dawn, offering the opportunity to watch the Ord River come to life as the first light of day illuminates the surrounding landscape. Travelling aboard a quiet, eco-friendly vessel designed for small groups, you’ll explore secluded waterways, creeks and lagoons that are inaccessible to larger boats.

Along the way, keep an eye out for an incredible array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, osprey, wedge-tailed eagles, azure kingfishers and many other native bird species. Your experienced guide will share insights into the river’s unique ecosystem, history and significance to the East Kimberley region.

There may also be opportunities to step ashore and discover hidden corners of the river system, making for a truly immersive nature experience. A delicious breakfast and refreshments are included, allowing you to relax and soak up the peaceful beauty of one of the Kimberley’s most spectacular waterways.

In the afternoon head over to Discovery Parks Lake Argyle in your hire car. Starting at 5:00pm enjoy a memorable sunset evening with a Cliffside barbeque dinner, where rustic outback charm meets stunning scenery. Just a short stroll from reception, this intimate experience offers a shared, family-style menu cooked over open coals and inclusive of beverages, delivering authentic flavours and hearty servings. This immersive, down-to-earth dining experience captures the spirit of Lake Argyle’s unique beauty.

Accommodation: Lake Argyle Resort Deluxe One-bedroom Lakeview Cabin.

**Meals: Light morning tea, BBQ dinner under the stars are included.

Discover the very best of Australia’s largest freshwater lake on this unforgettable full-day adventure. The Best of Lake Argyle Cruise is the ultimate way to experience the vast beauty, rich history and remarkable wildlife of Lake Argyle, covering up to 120 kilometres of spectacular scenery across the lake’s northern and southern reaches.

Cruise through rugged sandstone landscapes, secluded bays and island-dotted waterways as your experienced skipper shares fascinating stories about the lake, its creation and its important role in the East Kimberley. Along the way, you’ll encounter an abundance of wildlife, from wallabies and freshwater crocodiles to the incredible birdlife that thrives in the lake’s southern wetlands, where thousands of birds can gather at certain times of the year. Binoculars are provided to help you make the most of every sighting.

Step ashore on a remote island to search for the famous Zebra Rock, a unique stone found only in the Lake Argyle region and renowned for its distinctive striped patterns. Cruise past the submerged site of the historic Argyle Downs Homestead while learning about the pioneering Durack family and the pastoral history that shaped the East Kimberley.

As the afternoon unfolds, enjoy the ever-changing colours reflected across the lake near Monsmont Island, widely regarded as one of the best sunset locations on Lake Argyle. Indulge in delicious local produce, relax with complimentary beer, wine, champagne or soft drinks, and finish the day with a refreshing swim in the warm waters of the lake as the Kimberley sunset paints the sky.

This is an authentic Kimberley experience that showcases the heart and soul of Lake Argyle.

After the sunset, make the drive back to Kununurra and your accommodation at Freshwater Apartments.

Average Duration: 6.5 hours

Overnight: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

**Complementary lunch, afternoon tea and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Start your day with a one hour scenic flight from Kununurra in an air-conditioned, high wing aeroplane flying over the Ord Irrigation Area, the Ord Top Dam wall, Lake Kununurra and the full expanse of Lake Argyle. View the Carr Boyd Ranges, Osmand Ranges, the Ord River and the Bow River.

Once you land in Purnululu National Park your guide will drive you closer to the Bungle Bungle Range. Walk amongst the famous eroded towers and black and orange banded beehive structures on the Domes Walk. Your guide will take you into Cathedral Gorge, where towering cliffs open up to form a space with awe inspiring natural acoustics.

Walk along the bed of Piccaninny Creek, which flows only in the monsoon waterfall season. The walk distance is about 3km. Learn about the Kimberley climate, the six seasons and unique flora and fauna so important to the traditional custodians of the land.

After the walk and before you fly back to Kununurra take an exhilarating helicopter flight of either 18 minutes or 30 minutes duration. The 30 minute helicopter flight includes the hidden red rock gorges of the northwest tip, Piccaninny Gorge from end to end and the unique beehive shaped dome formations. The 18 minute helicopter flight shows you Piccaninny Creek and the beehive shaped domes area.

Return via a scenic flight to Kununurra, on the way viewing the Argyle Diamond Mine where rare pink diamonds were once mined.

DIFFICULTY: This is a moderate 3km walk along a creek bed with sand and loose stones, short rocky slopes and a ladder with double handrails

Accommodation: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

**Meals: Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided

Today, depart Kununurra with memories that will last a lifetime, Kimberley bucket list – DONE!

If you have the morning to spare, have a look around the Kununurra township at the many Art galleries, Diamond Shops and enjoy a coffee and cake at one of the cafes. For the more active, enjoy a morning walk through Mirima National Park or climb Kelly’s knob for an amazing view of the beautiful valley we call home.