Itinerary Details

Day 1

(MD, Motel) Fly to Kununurra where we settle into our motel for four nights and start to acclimatize to the Northern Wet.

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 and fly over The Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, The Argyle Diamond Mine, Lake Argyle and the Ord River Irrigation Area. 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, Forest, King, Durack and Pentecost rivers all empty into the Cambridge Gulf. Later we take a drive down the Gibb River Road towards El Questro Station. Note: Bungles Flight included.

Day 3

(FB, PL, 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. After lunch, cruise down the Ord River 55km back to Kununurra. In the evening we can spot the red eyes of fresh water crocodiles on Lake Kununurra alongside our motel. Note: Lake Argyle and Ord River Cruises included.

Day 4

(FB, MD, Motel) 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 (Stage 1) covers 14,500 ha. With construction now started on Ord Stage Two; which could cover an irrigated area of up to 32,000 ha, with 75% being in WA and 25 % in the NT. We tour around the farms of sandalwood, maize, vegetables, melons, mangoes and countless other crops. In the afternoon enjoy a talk and tasting at the Hoochery, makers of WA’s only rum, an interesting visit for drinkers and non drinkers alike. Note: Hoochery Tasting included.

Day 5

(FB) Departing Kununurra we fly over the Kimberley and return home after a memorable experience in “The Wet” of Northern Australia.