6 Day Lake Argyle Ord El Questro and Bungle Bungle

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.

At approximately 4.15pm you will be met  by your dinner host Josh for your next amazing adventure.  Getting there is all part of the fun, you will climb on board his purpose designed vehicle, whilst listening to yarns and tunes along the rugged way to your dining experience.   Sit back and relax as the sun sets over the East Kimberley while sipping on a complimentary Matso’s alcoholic Ginger Beer.

The sunset transforms into a starlit sky, the perfect setting for your 5-course gourmet dinner, entree, main and dessert.  All dishes are created with an emphasis on flavour and freshness using a combination of bush tucker and locally sourced produce.  BYO drinks are welcome and ice is provided. Returning to the Resort at approximately 7.30pm (Please note this experience inclusion is pending your flight arrival time into Kununurra).

Overnight: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

** Gourmet Camp Oven Dinner included

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

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.

** Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included

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.

Enjoy a free morning in Kununurra!

At 12.45pm you will be collected by coach for your transfer to Lake Argyle to board your Sunset 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.

Your coach will return you to Freshwater Apartments at approximately 7.30pm.

Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise with Lake Argyle Cruises – 12:45pm – 7:30pm

Today you’ll explore one of Kununurra’s most iconic waterways – the upper Ord River

Leaving early in the morning for your personalised Ord River experience. Enjoy your tour, your way when you join Steve’s Silent Tours on the Ord River. With a maximum of 4 passenger, exploring the Ord River with Steve allows you to choose the features and highlights that you want to see. Choose to leave Kununurra as early as the sparrows for a unique dawn experience where you can capture mirror like images & hear the dawn chorus of our native bird life. See stunning wildlife including the Osprey, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Azure King fisher, and the odd crocodile and get closer for those magic moments. If you would like to explore waterways by foot up-river, there are hidden locations known to locals where a short walk will reward you with a private swimming hole.

Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the town center of Kununurra where you may visit local Art Galleries Artopia and Artlandish or drive further afield to visit Waringarri Aboriginal Arts. Stop by Rockalong Stonework to view the incredible Zebra Rock samples and crafted pieces from this unique local rock specimen. No trip to Kununurra is complete without a visit Kimberley Fine  Diamonds or Nina’s Jewellery store where you can purchase your own Argyle Pink Diamond!

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.

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.