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| Kununurra, meaning 'big water' in the local Indigenous language, is the eastern gateway to the ancient landscape that is the Kimberley – one of the world's last true wilderness areas. The town itself is relatively young, built in the early 1960s to serve the Ord River Irrigation Project, however the landscape has been traversed for centuries by Aboriginal people. |
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Kununurra is the perfect jumping-off point to explore some of Western Australia's remarkable natural attractions.
From Kununurra you can visit the awe-inspiring World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park and Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle – more than 20 times larger than Sydney Harbour, the Ord River and the magnificent Cockburn Range. |
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Places to stay
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The Kimberley Grande – The Kimberley Grande is one of the region's finest properties with 72 superior spacious guest rooms. Contact: +61 (0)8 9166 5600
Kununurra Country Club Resort – Located in the heart of Kununurra, the Country Club Resort features modern apartment rooms set amongst lush tropical gardens. Contact: 1800 808 999 or +61 (0)8 9168 1024
All Seasons Kununurra – The All Seasons Kununurra is conveniently located in the centre of town, and just 4 kilometres from the airport. Contact: +61 (0)8 9168 4000 |
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Places to eat
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The Pump House – Kununurra's newest restaurant, The Pump House, is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. Contact: +61 (0)8 9169 3222
The Argyle Room – at Kimberley Grande offers one of the finest Kimberley dining experiences with a menu full of fresh local produce. Contact: +61 (0)8 9166 5600
IBoab Bookshop Café – Kununurra's only official café is great for breakfast and lunch. Contact: +61 (0)8 9193 2992 |
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Getting there
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Airnorth and Skywest offer direct flights to Kununurra from Perth, as well as connections between Broome, Kununurra and Darwin in the Northern Territory.
By road, Kununurra can be accessed from Broome via the Great Northern Highway and the Gibb River Road (April – October only). From Darwin, Kununurra can be accessed via The Victoria Highway, which links with the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory. Kununurra is also the first stop in the Kimberley Way road trip. |
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Things to do
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- Explore the World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungle Range by 4 wheel drive or take a scenic flight over these fascinating formations.
- Take a cruise on Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man made freshwater lake.
- Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine – the world's largest supplier of quality diamonds.
- Visit one of the jewellery stores in Kununurra to purchase your own treasured gem.
- Visit the Waringarri Aboriginal Arts centre specialising in contemporary collectable Aboriginal Art of the East Kimberley region. You'll find more information on www.waringarriarts.com.au.
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National Parks in the area
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| Visit Purnululu National Park or Mirima National Park. |
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Useful links
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| You'll find more information about Kununurra on Australia's North West website. |
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Closest visitor centre
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Kununurra Visitor Centre
Coolibah Drive, Kununurra
Western Australia 6743
Ph: +61 (0)8 9168 1177
Fax: +61 (0)8 9168 2598
Email: kununurratb@bigpond.com
Website: www.kununurratourism.com |
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