Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia located at the eastern extremity of the Kimberley Region approximately 37 kilometres from the border with the Northern Territory. Kununurra is the gateway to the eastern end of the Gibb River Road. It sits on the banks of the Ord River, one of the main waterways of the Kimberley.
Some of the area's attractions including the Mitchell Falls, the Bungle Bungles and man-made Lake Argyle. It is home to lakes, rivers, waterfalls and great fishing for Barramundi. Kununurra is believed to mean the meeting of big waters' in the language of local Aboriginal people.
One of Kununurra’s most famous landmarks is the Ord River Diversion Dam built in 1963 and controls the flow of irrigation water in the area. The main crops grown in Kununurra are sandalwood, mangoes, chia, citrus and melon.
Famous for iconic Kimberley locations like Balanggarra Home Valley Station (featured in the 'Australia' movie) and for the stunning pink diamonds produced by the Argyle Diamond mine, this area is not only beautiful, but interesting. El Questro Wilderness Park is 100kms west of Kununurra and Mirima National Park (or the mini bungles!) is a short drive from the centre of town.
The Ord Valley Muster and the Gibb Challenge are popular regional events.
Whenever visitors talk about their time in the Kimberley, tKununurra always comes up as a favourite place to visit. With scenic flights over the Bungle Bungles, fishing tours and Barramundi charters, morning or sunset boat rides on Lake Argyle to First Nations led cultural tours - you are sure to find something memorable to experience in Kununurra.
The Kununurra Visitor Centre is a great port of call when you arrive for local advice, tour bookings and extra information to help you enjoy your time in the region.
Kununurra means river or meeting of big waters in the language of local Aboriginal people.
You are sure to find something amazing to experience in Kununurra.
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