3 Days in and around Kununurra

Planning a trip to Kununurra, but only for a few days? There’s still PLENTY you can cram into a short visit to Kununurra.

To make the most of your time here, we’ve created the ultimate 3-day itinerary! Enjoy a breathtaking flight over Kununurra, relax with a sunset cruise along the Ord River, and marvel at the sheer size and natural beauty of Mitchell Falls.

Day 1 - Sunset Cruise on the Ord River

Arrive at Kununurra Country Club Resort, where one of our friendly staff members will check you into your room. Once settled, make your way to our onsite restaurant - Kelly’s Bar & Grill - and enjoy lunch served from the pool view bar and deck. You’ll have an hour or two to relax by the pool before you’re picked up for your sunset tour on Lake Kununurra.

At 3:15 PM, Kununurra Cruises will pick you up from your accommodation and begin the tour to Ord River. Once aboard the vessel, you will want to have your camera handy for the beautiful scenery you will witness!

The boat will cruise through Lily Creek before making its way to Lake Kununurra. You will get up close to the famous Sleeping Buddha, otherwise known as Elephant Rock before the boat heads to Diversion Dam to catch a magical sunset.

There’s everything on board to make you feel comfortable and relaxed - including a licensed bar! Nibbles, wild-caught saltwater Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon, steak, salads, dessert, and informative commentary throughout the cruise are all included in this magical sunset cruise.

Day 2 - Bungle Bungle Flight and Cathedral Gorge & Domes Guided Walk

We hope you got a good sleep because day 2 is action-packed and begins at 9 AM. The adventure starts with a flight over the Bungle Bungles, before landing within Purnululu National Park.

The airplane will touch down at the secluded Bellburn Airstrip where you will be greeted by your tour guide and picked up in an air-conditioned 4WD and taken to the Domes Walk. The walk is approximately 3km and takes you through the famous beehive-shaped domes of the Bungle Bungles before passing through Cathedral Gorge. You will enjoy a picnic lunch before having some time to explore. If you’re lucky enough to visit in the wet season, you can witness Piccaninny Creek flowing in all its glory!

The return flight will take you over some epic views of Argyle Diamond Mine, home to some very rare pink diamonds, before landing back in Kununurra around 5 PM, where you can refresh before enjoying dinner at our onsite restaurant - Kelly’s Bar & Grill.

Day 3 - Mitchell Falls Flight and Walk

Day 3 takes you on a beautiful scenic flight over El Questro and Drysdale River National Park before landing at the Mitchell Plateau airstrip.

Once you land at the Mitchell Plateau airstrip, you will marvel as a helicopter takes you over the impressive Mitchell Falls!

After the helicopter flight touches down, you can begin a self-guided walk, followed by a swim and morning tea at the falls.

On the return flight back to Kununurra you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley region including King George Falls and the Cambridge Gulf.

If you would like to speak to one of our friendly staff members to arrange your 3-Day Kununurra Itinerary - you can call us on +61 8 9168 1024.

We hope to see you soon in the magical East Kimberly!