5 Day Kimberley During “The Wet” Tour

Itinerary Details

Day 1

(MD, Motel) Fly to Kununurra where we settle into our motel for four nights and start to acclimatise to the Northern Wet. In the evening we can spot the red eyes of fresh water crocodiles on Lake Kununurra alongside our motel.

Day 2

(FB, MD, Motel) Today is all about getting up in the air and viewing giant rivers snaking through the landscape. We take off from Kununurra following the lower Ord to the Cambridge Gulf. Skirting the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf and the Kimberley Coast we reach King George Falls not far from the northern tip of WA. We see the size and power of the rivers in the wet. In the afternoon over to the historic port of Wyndham, established by John Forrest in 1885 as a result of a gold rush at Halls Creek, and now the port centre for the East Kimberley. From the top of the Five Rivers Lookout view the Ord, Forrest, King, Durack and Pentecost rivers all empty into the Cambridge Gulf. Note: Scenic Flight included.

Day 3

(FB, MD, Motel) Travel to Lake Argyle for a cruise on the lake, looking out for crocodiles, wallabies and fish while our guide informs us of the geology, history and environment of this picturesque area. Take a swim in the lake with water temperature over 30 degrees. Lunch at the village and return to town. In the afternoon enjoy a tasting at the Hoochery, local makers of Gin, Whiskey & Rum, an interesting visit for drinkers and non drinkers alike. Note: Lake Cruise and Hoochery Tasting included.

Day 4

(FB, PL, MD, Motel) Cruise from Kununurra following the Ord River 55km back to Lake Argyle and the Hydro Power Station. On the return cruise we are searching for water birds, fruit bats, crocodiles and wild cattle while gliding through the Carr Boyd Ranges. Note: Ord River Cruise included.

Day 5

(FB) Spend the day visiting attractions around Kununurra. A walk up Kelly’s Knob gives a stunning view of the Ord River and the irrigated farming land to the north. The Ord River Irrigation Area covers 45,500 ha flowing towards the NT. We tour around the farms of sandalwood, maize, vegetables, melons, mangoes and visit the Zebra Rock Stone Craft Gallery. Departing Kununurra to return home after a memorable experience in “The Wet” of Northern Australia.