Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kununurra is also the departure point for most of the tours in the East Kimberley, and
with all that fruit, there's plenty of seasonal work. Note that there's a 90-minute time dif-
ference with the NT.
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Sights & Activities
Across the highway from the township,
Lily Creek Lagoon
is a mini-wetlands with amazing
bird life, boating and freshwater crocs.
Lake Kununurra
(Diversion Dam) has pleasant picnic
spots and great fishing. Groups could consider hiring their own 'barbie' boat from
Kununurra Self Drive Hire Boats
( 0409 291 959; Lakeside Resort; per hr from $88)
.
Self-guided two- or three-day canoe trips run from Lake Argyle along the scenic
Ord
River
to Kununurra, overnighting at designated riverside camp sites. Canoes, camping
equipment and transport are provided, while you supply your own food and sleeping bag.
You can choose to paddle the whole way back, bail out along the way, or take an extra
day.
Don't miss the excellent Waringarri Aboriginal Arts centre (
Click here
) on Speargrass
Rd, opposite the road to
Kelly's Knob
, a popular sunset viewpoint.
Mirima National Park
(per car $11)
A stunning area of rugged sedimentary formations like a mini-Bungle Bungles.
The eroded gorges of Hidden Valley are home to brittle red peaks, spinifex, boab trees and
abundant wildlife. Several walking trails lead to lookouts, and early morning or dusk are
the best times for sighting fauna.
NATIONAL PARK
Red Rock Art Gallery
( 08-9169 3000; 50 Coolibah Dr; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
If you're lucky, you might see indigenous
artists in action at this excellent gallery showcasing ochres from the East Kimberley.
GALLERY
MUSEUM
Kununurra Historical Society Museum
(Coolibah Dr; admission by gold-coin donation)
Old photographs and newspaper articles document
the history of Kununurra, including the story of a wartime Wirraway aircraft crash and
subsequent recovery mission. The museum is opposite the country club exit.
Big Waters
CANOEING
