7 Day Bungle Bungle, El Questro & Lake Argyle

Arrive in Kununurra and Freshwater Apartments will collect you from the airport and transfer you to the resort.

Key features of Freshwater Apartments include:

• Air-conditioning
• Free Wi-Fi
• Stunning resort-style pool
• Foxtel, including movie channels
• Private tropical outdoor shower (One & Three Bedroom Apartments only)
• Full cooking facilities

Take the opportunity to catch Freshwater Apartment’s shuttle into the town centre and explore the unique Kimberley shops and galleries, you may even find your own rare pink diamond.

Tonight enjoy our ‘must do’ outback experience at a secret location nestled amongst iconic Boab trees and rugged red cliff faces – the most spectacular Kimberley setting for your unforgettable four-course dinner. Hailed by many as the best ‘restaurant’ in Kununurra, each dish has an emphasis on flavour and freshness using a combination of locally sourced produce and bush tucker. Sit back and soak in the ambience of an outback sunset with a complimentary arrival beverage in hand and marvel as each dish is created in front of your eyes. Our camp dinners promise an evening of gastronomic indulgence, accentuated by the warmth of crackling fires and the serenity of dining under the Kimberley stars.

Live music is played throughout the main course, one complimentary alcoholic ginger beer is served on arrival and iced water is available throughout the experience. The Gourmet Camp Oven Experience also has a brand new Boab Bar where a small selection of local and bush tucker inspired beverages are available for purchase. Bringing your own esky and drinks is also welcome, if you don’t have a cooler bag or esky, please let us know prior to the day and we can provide one for you.

Accommodation: Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments – One-bedroom Apartment

** Meals: 4 course gourmet dinner under the stars

Enjoy a free morning 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!

Around 12.45pm you will be collected from Freshwater Apartments by the Lake Argyle Cruises coach and transported to Lake Argyle.  Enjoy commentary about the local area, communities and industries with their experienced driver.  Stop at the Durack Homestead Museum and learn about this pioneering family before meeting up with your skipper for the afternoon

As the old saying goes, “red sky at night, sailors’ delight” and there’s no better way to experience a breath-taking Lake Argyle sunset than out on the water! On this popular sunset cruise, explore the rugged northern end of Lake Argyle while navigating through some of the lake’s 90 islands and inlets.  Your Skipper will entertain and inform with commentary on the natural history and development of Lake Argyle, the Ord River Irrigation System and the Aquaculture Industry.  You’ll encounter Rock Wallabies, Freshwater Crocodiles, Wallaroos (Euros) and the diverse array of birdlife that call Lake Argyle home.

You’ll be delighted and awed by the Archer Fish that shoot water up at your hand with amazing precision. You’ll watch a Catfish feeding frenzy (also known by the fancier term of ‘Silver Cobbler’).

As the sun sinks behind the glorious Carr Boyd Ranges, you’ll enjoy a swim in the Lake with a complimentary drink and nibbles to make the most of this magic time of day.  With rugged red cliffs reflecting into the blue water, Lake Argyle is the ultimate place to catch the last golden rays of the Kimberley sun.

Overnight: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

** Sunset drinks and nibbles are provided on your Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise

Today your adventure begins with a scenic flight departing Kununurra passing over Lake Argyle, the Ord River Irrigation Area, Carr Boyd and Osmand Ranges, Ord and Bow Rivers and Bungle Bungle Range. Your plane will land at the remote and unsealed Bellburn Airstrip in Purnululu National Park where you will be met by your experienced guide.

From here you will be driven in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle to the beginning of your guided walk. Your guide will lead you on a moderate 3km walk throughout the famous eroded towers and beehive-shaped domes on the Domes Walk. Head towards Cathedral Gorge, where you can walk alongside towering cliffs which create phenomenal natural acoustics within the Gorge. Refuel with a tasty picnic lunch after a morning of exploring. You will then head out along the rocky creek bed of Piccaninny Creek, which only flows during periods of high rainfall.

On return to Bellburn Airstrip you will join HeliSpirit and experience an incredible 30 minute scenic helicopter flight over the Bungles! This will be a highlight of your Kimberley adventure!

After a day of exploring, relax in your cabin or by the pool at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge, and take in a beautiful East Kimberley sunset.  Dinner is served at the Lodge at approx. 6:30pm, and can be eaten either inside the lodge dining room, or under the stars in our alfresco dining area.

Overnight: Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge – Ensuite Cabin

** Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner included

This morning enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on your Northern Tour of Purnululu National Park for a different view of the Bungles.

Today’s tour will take you through Echidna Chasm and the northern end of Purnululu National Park. This begins with a 45-60 minute scenic 4WD trek along the western side of the Bungle Bungle Range.  Follow your local guide along a rocky path nestled between cliffs into Echidna Chasm.  At points, this path can narrow to a width of less than 1.5 metres. On either side of you, towering walls of orange stone scattered with Livistona palm trees will reach skywards, seeming as though they are lit from within.

As this walk requires a significant amount of climbing over boulders and navigating ladders, we advise this tour is suitable only for those with full mobility.  You will enjoy a tasty picnic lunch whilst enjoying more spectacular scenery of Purnululu National Park.

In the afternoon, return to Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge to relax after another day of amazing adventures.

Overnight: Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge – Private ensuite cabin

** Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner included

After Breakfast, depart Purnululu National Park on your scenic flight back to Kununurra.  Enjoy aerial views of the Bungle Bungle Range, with a birds eye view of Piccaninny Gorge, Y Gorge and Red Rock Gorge.  Orbit over the Argyle Diamond Mine where the famous pink diamonds were mined before arriving in Kununurra.

El Questro’s friendly Ranger will collect you from Freshwater Apartments for your shared Road Transfer to Emma Gorge.  This 1-hour drive will have you at Emma Gorge around lunch time.

Check into your Safari style tented cabin, relax by the pool or walk into the beautiful Emma Gorge itself.

Overnight: Emma Gorge Resort – Safari-style tented cabin with ensuite

** Breakfast included at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge

Your day begins at 8:00am when you meet your El Questro ranger for 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 Emma Gorge at 5:30pm.

** 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.

Overnight: Emma Gorge Resort – Safari-style tented cabin with ensuite

**Breakfast included at Emma Gorge Resort

After breakfast at Emma Gorge, choose to take the early Road Transfer to explore more of  Kununurra or depart after lunch in time for your departing flight.

If you have the morning to spare, enjoy a walk through Mirima National Park in Kununurra or climb Kelly’s knob for an amazing view of the beautiful valley we call home.

Leave Kununurra today with memories that will last a lifetime, Kimberley bucket list – DONE!

**  Breakfast included at Emma Gorge Resort