6 Day Bungle Bungle, Lake Argyle & Ord River

Once you arrive in Kununurra check into your accommodation at Freshwater Apartments.  Complimentary airport transfers are available if you are flying in.

Located amongst beautiful tropical gardens and overlooking Celebrity Tree Park and Lily Creek Lagoon, Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments provides the ideal relaxing environment for your holiday adventure. Fully self-contained apartments with modern fittings, fixtures and décor, and large balconies allowing you to experience comfortable indoor/outdoor living in the beautiful Kimberley climate. The stunning free form resort-style pool is centrally located to all apartments and has been constructed with one of the East Kimberley’s remote gorges in mind – ensuring your time by the pool is cool, relaxing and enjoyable.

At approximately 4.15pm you will be met  by your dinner host Josh for your next amazing adventure.  Getting there is all part of the fun, you will climb on board his purpose designed vehicle, whilst listening to yarns and tunes along the rugged way to your dining experience.   Sit back and relax as the sun sets over the East Kimberley while sipping on a complimentary Matso’s alcoholic Ginger Beer.

The sunset transforms into a starlit sky, the perfect setting for your 3-course gourmet dinner, entree, main and dessert.  All dishes are created with an emphasis on flavour and freshness using a combination of bush tucker and locally sourced produce.  BYO drinks are welcome and ice is provided. Returning to the Resort at approximately 7.30pm (Please note this experience inclusion is pending your flight arrival time into Kununurra).

Overnight: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

** Gourmet Camp Oven Dinner included

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

From here, you will be driven in an air conditioned 4WD bus to the beginning of your 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 your prepacked 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.

Return via a scenic plane flight to Kununurra, on the way viewing the Argyle Diamond Mine where rare pink diamonds were once mined.

Overnight: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

** Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included

Why not Add a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle for that once in a lifetime experience.

Discovery Parks- Lake Argyle Resort coach will collect you from Freshwater Apartments at 8:00 am.

Travel through Durack country to Lake Argyle, approximately 60 minutes. As you near Lake Argyle, take a short break at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. This Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and uses the original Homestead stone.

Mid afternoon, experience the true diversity of the ever changing landscape of Australia’s largest body of fresh water on an afternoon Sunset Cruise of Lake Argyle.

Whilst providing informative commentary, the Skipper guides the specially designed vessel amongst numerous inlets and bays in search of local wildlife including Silver Cobbler & Freshwater Crocodiles and their many nesting sites.

As the sun sets you are served a nibbles platter including cheese, dips and crackers with a complimentary beer, wine, water or soft drink – you are able to go for a leisurely swim in the Lake while the sun sets. Magical… The coach returns you to the Resort around dusk.

Overnight: Discovery Resort – Lake Argyle – Deluxe 1-Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

Today is full of excitement and adventure – Explore Lake Argyle from the air and enjoy the famous resort infinity pool.

This morning, take to the skies on your Lake Argyle Heli-picnic & swim.  Fly over the Ord Top Dam Wall, Ord Hydro Station and Lake Argyle.  Soar over the Carr Boyd Range and land at a secluded waterhole for a refreshing swim & a picnic lunch before your scenic flight back to the resort.

Spend the afternoon in the magical resort infinity pool overlooking Lake Argyle. Or choose to go for a self guided walk along the cliff top trails. The scenery from your resort Lake View Cabin is unparalleled and will leave a lasting impression of this majestic landscape.

Overnight: Discovery Resort – Lake Argyle – 1-Bedroom Deluxe Lakeview Cabin

Enjoy some free time this morning at Discovery Parks- Lake Argyle Resort.

At 1:10pm,  your Triple J coach will collect you from the resort reception area and take you to the viewing lookout to see the enormous Lake Argyle from this best vantage point. Crossing the Ord Top Dam wall, you will view the Ord Hydro-Power Station before boarding their Triple J Tours boat for a scenic 55km cruise back to Kununurra.

Marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way and maybe even spot a crocodile! Enjoy afternoon tea at the riverside camp before heading back to Kununurra. Take in a colourful East Kimberley sunset before docking back at the Marina and re-boarding your coach for your accommodation drop-off at around 6.00pm.

Overnight: Freshwater Apartments – One Bedroom Apartment

** Afternoon tea supplied – have lunch before departure

Today, depart Kununurra with memories that will last a lifetime.

If you have the morning to spare, have a look around the Kununurra township at the many Art galleries, Diamond Shops and enjoy a coffee and cake at one of the cafes.

For the more active, enjoy a morning walk through Mirima National Park or climb Kelly’s knob for an amazing view of the beautiful valley we call home.

We suggest flying with Nexus Airlines if you are visiting Kununurra via Darwin or Broome.