Kingfisher Tours




EXPERIENCE THE KIMBERLEY AS AN ADVENTURER, NOT A TOURIST Kingfisher Tours embraces the adventure of the Kimberley region with our luxurious and exciting tour experiences from the sub-Saharan landscapes of the Bungle Bungle Range to the sub-tropical oases found between grand gorges in hues of red and orange, right out to the exquisite turquoise waters of the Northern Kimberley coast. With Kingfisher Tours, you have the opportunity to experience the uncommon beauty of these landscapes by Air, 4WD and on foot. We are an ECO and ROC Certified sustainable tourism company with local and aboriginal guided tours leaving you with enriching memories of the Kimberley.
Kingfisher Tours have been operating for 9 years in the Kimberley and we have created unique products that allow our guests to submerge themselves in the landscape, soaking in the ancient knowledge of the region with our knowledgeable guides who share the rich and diverse history of the Kimberley Region; the stories of the land and the Dreamtime are lessons that are not forgotten.
Our ground tours boast local produce and some bush tucker for lunches, or our fresh Mango jams and chutneys from the local farms. Your guides will also point out local bush tucker and medicinal flora in the area. For those of our guests indulging in our overnight packages, your accommodation will be in APT’s Wilderness Lodges in Purnululu and the Mitchell Falls. Being Kimberley locals, we have great relationships with local accommodation providers across the Kimberley and are always happy to organise bespoke journeys for our guests.
Kingfisher tours are very conscious of our pristine wilderness that we live and tour in. As such we have introduced several initiatives to minimise the single-use plastic in the business and continue to encourage other tour operators, in particular our partners to do the same. We also aim to employ local staff from Custodian for Country tour guides to our reservation team, so our guests will be received by a local Kimberley resident.
Our guests always have a window seat when flying so as not to miss any elements of the immersive landscape and our 4WD’s on the ground are air-conditioned Toyota Prado’s.
We look forwarding to welcoming you on board an enriching Kimberley experience with us!
Fly across station country and a multitude of ranges and waterfalls before landing at the Mitchell Plateau Airstrip for a lovely morning tea picnic. Take off again to overfly the Mitchell Falls, then continue to Port Warrender and the Kimberley Coastal Camp, the rich pearl farms and the historic WWII Truscott airbase and miles of exotic and pristine coastline, along the remote Timor Sea coast, overflying Faraway Bay, the spectacular King George Falls, Berkeley River, and the mighty Cambridge Gulf. We track east over tidal floodplains and the Ord River Irrigation Area back to Kununurra, over Ivanhoe crossing. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and any one of the coastal camps on the way back in.
Fly across station country and a multitude of ranges and waterfalls before landing at the Mitchell Plateau Airstrip for a lovely morning tea picnic. Take off again to overfly the Mitchell Falls, then continue to Port Warrender and the Kimberley Coastal Camp, the rich pearl farms and the historic WWII Truscott airbase and miles of exotic and pristine coastline, along the remote Timor Sea coast, overflying Faraway Bay, the spectacular King George Falls, Berkeley River, and the mighty Cambridge Gulf. We track east over tidal floodplains and the Ord River Irrigation Area back to Kununurra, over Ivanhoe crossing. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and any one of the coastal camps on the way back in.
Incredible Guides walking on country.
Enjoy a scenic flight to Purnululu National Park, flying over Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle and the Osmond Ranges, to land at the Bellburn airstrip and be welcomed to country by one of our local Aboriginal guides. Jump in the 4WD and your guide will drive you to the beginning of the walking trail where you commence on a bush tucker and bush medicine tour on your way to Cathedral Gorge. Your Kingfisher guide will sing beautiful songs of the gorges, that are 1000s of years old. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the lookout, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area. Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip, with the option of a 30minute helicopter before embarking on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing. This is a fantastic day you will not forget. This tour is also available with pickups from Home Valley and El Questro. For guests staying at Purnululu campgrounds, the walking tour is available from the Bellburn airstrip, call Kingfisher tours to book.
Incredible Guides walking on country.
Enjoy a scenic flight to Purnululu National Park, flying over Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle and the Osmond Ranges, to land at the Bellburn airstrip and be welcomed to country by one of our local Aboriginal guides. Jump in the 4WD and your guide will drive you to the beginning of the walking trail where you commence on a bush tucker and bush medicine tour on your way to Cathedral Gorge. Your Kingfisher guide will sing beautiful songs of the gorges, that are 1000s of years old. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the lookout, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area. Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip, with the option of a 30minute helicopter before embarking on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing. This is a fantastic day you will not forget. This tour is also available with pickups from Home Valley and El Questro. For guests staying at Purnululu campgrounds, the walking tour is available from the Bellburn airstrip, call Kingfisher tours to book.
Incredible Guides walking on country.
Enjoy a scenic flight to Purnululu National Park, flying over Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle and the Osmond Ranges, to land at the Bellburn airstrip and be welcomed to country by one of our local Aboriginal guides. Jump in the 4WD and your guide will drive you to the beginning of the walking trail where you commence on a bush tucker and bush medicine tour on your way to Cathedral Gorge. Your Kingfisher guide will sing beautiful songs of the gorges, that are 1000s of years old. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the lookout, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area. Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip, with the option of a 30minute helicopter before embarking on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing. This is a fantastic day you will not forget. This tour is also available with pickups from Home Valley and El Questro. For guests staying at Purnululu campgrounds, the walking tour is available from the Bellburn airstrip, call Kingfisher tours to book.
Insights
you will only get on tour with Kingfisher Guides!
Enjoy a scenic flight to
Purnululu National Park, flying over Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle and the
Osmond Ranges, to land at the Bellburn airstrip where you’re welcomed to country by one of our local Aboriginal guides. Jump in the 4WD and your guide will drive you to the beginning of the walking trail in the Northern Massif.
We walk up the Echidna lookout, hear the stories of the cheeky Echidna, then on into the spectacular chasm and the stories of the country from our Gija guides. Stop for fresh coffee, tea and warm damper and local jam cooked by your guide. Walk around to the mini-palms and before jumping back into the
4WD around to the southern end of the Bungles where we head out on a bush tucker and bush medicine tour on your way to Cathedral Gorge. Your Kingfisher guide will sing beautiful songs of the gorges, that are 1000s of years old. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the look out, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area. Ice cold refreshments are
provided on your return to the airstrip, with the option of a 30minute
helicopter flight. Embark on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the
Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing. This is a
fantastic day you will not forget. This tour is also available with pickups from Home Valley and El Questro. For guests staying at Purnululu campgrounds,
the walking tour is available from the Bellburn airstrip, call Kingfisher Tours to book.
Departing from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight where you receive a perspective of the Kimberley only seen from the air — all passengers have a window seat!
We overfly Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Kimberley Station Country and the Osmond ranges before coming into circuit over Purnululu National Park to view the ancient beehive domes and magnificent gorges.
On landing at Bellburn Airstrip (situated within the park) we jump into the 4WDs and head off on the dirt track that runs alongside the western side of the escarpment as we head for Echidna Chasm. Morning tea is served before we walk into the chasm, learning the stories of the cheeky Echidna as we go.
After watching the chasm glow gold we’ll jump back in the 4WD and around to Cathedral Gorge for a bush tucker and bush medicine walk.
Once entering Cathedral your guide will enlighten you with stories of the sacred pool and the gate keeper of the gorge. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the look out, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area.
Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip before we embark on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the
Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing.
This is a fantastic day you will not forget.
Departing from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight where you receive a perspective of the Kimberley only seen from the air — all passengers have a window seat!
We overfly Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Kimberley Station Country and the Osmond ranges before coming into circuit over Purnululu National Park to view the ancient beehive domes and magnificent gorges.
On landing at Bellburn Airstrip (situated within the park) we jump into the 4WDs and head off on the dirt track that runs alongside the western side of the escarpment as we head for Echidna Chasm. Morning tea is served before we walk into the chasm, learning the stories of the cheeky Echidna as we go.
After watching the chasm glow gold we’ll jump back in the 4WD and around to Cathedral Gorge for a bush tucker and bush medicine walk.
Once entering Cathedral your guide will enlighten you with stories of the sacred pool and the gate keeper of the gorge. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the look out, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area.
Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip before we embark on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the
Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing.
This is a fantastic day you will not forget.
Departing from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight where you receive a perspective of the Kimberley only seen from the air — all passengers have a window seat!
We overfly Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Kimberley Station Country and the Osmond ranges before coming into circuit over Purnululu National Park to view the ancient beehive domes and magnificent gorges.
On landing at Bellburn Airstrip (situated within the park) we jump into the 4WDs and head off on the dirt track that runs alongside the western side of the escarpment as we head for Echidna Chasm. Morning tea is served before we walk into the chasm, learning the stories of the cheeky Echidna as we go.
After watching the chasm glow gold we’ll jump back in the 4WD and around to Cathedral Gorge for a bush tucker and bush medicine walk.
Once entering Cathedral your guide will enlighten you with stories of the sacred pool and the gate keeper of the gorge. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the look out, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area.
Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip before we embark on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the
Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing.
This is a fantastic day you will not forget.
Departing from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight where you receive a perspective of the Kimberley only seen from the air — all passengers have a window seat!
We overfly Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Kimberley Station Country and the Osmond ranges before coming into circuit over Purnululu National Park to view the ancient beehive domes and magnificent gorges.
On landing at Bellburn Airstrip (situated within the park) we jump into the 4WDs and head off on the dirt track that runs alongside the western side of the escarpment as we head for Echidna Chasm. Morning tea is served before we walk into the chasm, learning the stories of the cheeky Echidna as we go.
After watching the chasm glow gold we’ll jump back in the 4WD and around to Cathedral Gorge for a bush tucker and bush medicine walk.
Once entering Cathedral your guide will enlighten you with stories of the sacred pool and the gate keeper of the gorge. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the look out, learning about the cultural and geological history of the area.
Ice cold refreshments are provided on your return to the airstrip before we embark on the return flight to Kununurra, flying over the
Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing.
This is a fantastic day you will not forget.
This adventure packed day showcases the Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail, spectacular ancient rock paintings, and the iconic Mitchell Falls.
Departing Kununurra we track to the Cockburn Ranges, along the Pentecost River and onwards to the Mitchell Plateau for an 8am landing. We have morning tea at the international lounge then drive down an eye-catching bush track surrounded by ancient Livingstonia palms, to the Mertens campground (Ranger Base) and the start of the 4.5km Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail. Along the way swim, explore and enjoy trail snacks at the Little Mertens Falls. Be inspired and humbled by the mysterious, ancient rock art found beneath the falls, featuring the mythical Gwion Gwion spirit figures. Next stop is the awesome Big Mertens Falls and the upstream crossing of the Mitchell River before arriving at the spectacular Punamii-unpuu (Mitchell Falls). Here you have time to enjoy your lunch, relax and swim. We then take an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Falls back to base where we drive back to the airfield for a well-earned cold beer, wine or a cup of tea, before the homeward flight, via the Cambridge Gulf, Wyndham and a low swoop over the Lower Ord wetlands. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and Broome.
Please bring wet shoes or a spare pair of socks, plesae wear sensible walking shoes or boots. Bring hat towel sunscreen and bathers . We provide a back pack with trail snacks , lunch and fruit drink with a 1.5litre of cold water, this you carry yourself .
This adventure packed day showcases the Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail, spectacular ancient rock paintings, and the iconic Mitchell Falls.
Departing Kununurra we track to the Cockburn Ranges, along the Pentecost River and onwards to the Mitchell Plateau for an 8am landing. We have morning tea at the international lounge then drive down an eye-catching bush track surrounded by ancient Livingstonia palms, to the Mertens campground (Ranger Base) and the start of the 4.5km Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail. Along the way swim, explore and enjoy trail snacks at the Little Mertens Falls. Be inspired and humbled by the mysterious, ancient rock art found beneath the falls, featuring the mythical Gwion Gwion spirit figures. Next stop is the awesome Big Mertens Falls and the upstream crossing of the Mitchell River before arriving at the spectacular Punamii-unpuu (Mitchell Falls). Here you have time to enjoy your lunch, relax and swim. We then take an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Falls back to base where we drive back to the airfield for a well-earned cold beer, wine or a cup of tea, before the homeward flight, via the Cambridge Gulf, Wyndham and a low swoop over the Lower Ord wetlands. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and Broome.
Please bring wet shoes or a spare pair of socks, plesae wear sensible walking shoes or boots. Bring hat towel sunscreen and bathers . We provide a back pack with trail snacks , lunch and fruit drink with a 1.5litre of cold water, this you carry yourself .
This adventure packed day showcases the Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail, spectacular ancient rock paintings, and the iconic Mitchell Falls.
Departing Kununurra we track to the Cockburn Ranges, along the Pentecost River and onwards to the Mitchell Plateau for an 8am landing. We have morning tea at the international lounge then drive down an eye-catching bush track surrounded by ancient Livingstonia palms, to the Mertens campground (Ranger Base) and the start of the 4.5km Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail. Along the way swim, explore and enjoy trail snacks at the Little Mertens Falls. Be inspired and humbled by the mysterious, ancient rock art found beneath the falls, featuring the mythical Gwion Gwion spirit figures. Next stop is the awesome Big Mertens Falls and the upstream crossing of the Mitchell River before arriving at the spectacular Punamii-unpuu (Mitchell Falls). Here you have time to enjoy your lunch, relax and swim. We then take an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Falls back to base where we drive back to the airfield for a well-earned cold beer, wine or a cup of tea, before the homeward flight, via the Cambridge Gulf, Wyndham and a low swoop over the Lower Ord wetlands. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and Broome.
Please bring wet shoes or a spare pair of socks, plesae wear sensible walking shoes or boots. Bring hat towel sunscreen and bathers . We provide a back pack with trail snacks , lunch and fruit drink with a 1.5litre of cold water, this you carry yourself .
This adventure packed day showcases the Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail, spectacular ancient rock paintings, and the iconic Mitchell Falls.
Departing Kununurra we track to the Cockburn Ranges, along the Pentecost River and onwards to the Mitchell Plateau for an 8am landing. We have morning tea at the international lounge then drive down an eye-catching bush track surrounded by ancient Livingstonia palms, to the Mertens campground (Ranger Base) and the start of the 4.5km Punamii-unpuu Hiking Trail. Along the way swim, explore and enjoy trail snacks at the Little Mertens Falls. Be inspired and humbled by the mysterious, ancient rock art found beneath the falls, featuring the mythical Gwion Gwion spirit figures. Next stop is the awesome Big Mertens Falls and the upstream crossing of the Mitchell River before arriving at the spectacular Punamii-unpuu (Mitchell Falls). Here you have time to enjoy your lunch, relax and swim. We then take an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Falls back to base where we drive back to the airfield for a well-earned cold beer, wine or a cup of tea, before the homeward flight, via the Cambridge Gulf, Wyndham and a low swoop over the Lower Ord wetlands. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and Broome.
Please bring wet shoes or a spare pair of socks, plesae wear sensible walking shoes or boots. Bring hat towel sunscreen and bathers . We provide a back pack with trail snacks , lunch and fruit drink with a 1.5litre of cold water, this you carry yourself .
Fly into the Mitchell Plateau across extraordinary country, then hike up the Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls) walking trail. Swim in the fresh pools along the way before enjoying lunch at the falls. We then heli back and drop you to your exclusive Mitchell Wilderness Camp for the night. We pick you up after breakfast for an amazing coastal flight over Trustcott and Kalumburu community and then up on to the coast tracking over Faraway Bay and onto King George Falls, Berkeley River, down to Adolphus island and over the Cambridge Gulf and the tidal plains of Wyndham and then follow the lower Ord back in to the Ord valley over Ivanhoe crossing to land at Kununurra airport.
This tour can accommodate larger groups, please enquire directly on 08 9168 2718 or fly@kingfishertours.com.au
This tour can accommodate larger groups, please enquire directly on 08 9168 2718 or fly@kingfishertours.com.au
This tour can accommodate larger groups, please enquire directly on 08 9168 2718 or fly@kingfishertours.com.au
This tour can accommodate larger groups, please enquire directly on 08 9168 2718 or fly@kingfishertours.com.au
This tour can accommodate larger groups, please enquire directly on 08 9168 2718 or fly@kingfishertours.com.au
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
Sleep out in the majestic Purnululu landscape.
Fly out from Kununurra over the Ord River, Lake Argyle Dam and the inland sea of Lake Argyle, then on to main land over Smoke Creek and Kimberley station country before flying an aerial circuit of the famous Beehive Domes.
On landing, 4WD to Echidna Chasm where you embark on your first walk into the massifs, learning the origin stories as the walls of the chasm begin to glow a bright orange.
Head off an on brief 4WD, stopping for the perfect vantage points of the Beehive Domes, shortly followed by walking amongst them, learning of how they were formed. Follow the sandy creek beds further into the rock formations until you reach Cathedral Gorge. Take your time in this natural amphitheatre; test your vocal cords or sit back in the shade taking in the cool earth.
At the end of the walking tour you can enjoy the afternoon having sunset drinks at a fantastic vantage point.
Enjoy dinner and a bonfire at the Wilderness Lodge before being lulled to sleep by the sound of the bush.
Take your time to rise for breakfast on the deck before meeting your guide to return to Kununurra overflying Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Range and the Ord irrigation scheme.
This is a unique overnight experience, with a local Kimberley guide, that you’ll never forget.
A Fantastic Bungles Flight. Big seats, high winged, huge windows and comfortable G8 Australian Made Airvans.
Departing Kununurra we head south over Lake Kununurra, the Packsaddle Irrigation area, and the upper Ord River on to Lake Argyle, flying over some of our vast cattle stations, the Osmond Ranges, and onto the imposing sight of Bungle Bungle Range. The orange and black ribbons across the beehive-like mounds, are clearly visible as you approach from the north. We sweep further over the range and its hidden world of gorges and billabongs is revealed to further showcase Picanniny Gorge and the western escarpment, before setting course for the Argyle Diamond Mine; the birthplace of the spectacular Argyle pink diamond. The western shoreline of Lake Argyle and the Carr Boyd Ranges lead us back to Kununurra where, as a special bonus, we over-fly the Lower Ord, Ivanhoe Crossing and the northern irrigated farmlands. This is a flight you will never forget!
A Fantastic Bungles Flight. Big seats, high winged, huge windows and comfortable G8 Australian Made Airvans.
Departing Kununurra we head south over Lake Kununurra, the Packsaddle Irrigation area, and the upper Ord River on to Lake Argyle, flying over some of our vast cattle stations, the Osmond Ranges, and onto the imposing sight of Bungle Bungle Range. The orange and black ribbons across the beehive-like mounds are clearly visible as you approach from the north. We sweep further over the range and its hidden world of gorges and billabongs is revealed to further showcase Picanniny Gorge and the western escarpment, before setting course for the Argyle Diamond Mine; the birthplace of the spectacular Argyle pink diamond. The western shoreline of Lake Argyle and the Carr Boyd Ranges lead us back to Kununurra where, as a special bonus, we over-fly the Lower Ord, Ivanhoe Crossing and the northern irrigated farmlands. This is a flight you will never forget!
Departing Kununurra we head south over Lake Kununurra, the Packsaddle Irrigation area, and the upper Ord River on to Lake Argyle, flying over some of our vast cattle stations, the Osmond Ranges, and onto the imposing sight of Bungle Bungle Range. The orange and black ribbons across the beehive-like mounds are clearly visible as you approach from the north. We sweep further over the range and its hidden world of gorges and billabongs is revealed to further showcase Picanniny Gorge and the western escarpment, before setting course for the Argyle Diamond Mine; the birthplace of the spectacular Argyle pink diamond. The western shoreline of Lake Argyle and the Carr Boyd Ranges lead us back to Kununurra where, as a special bonus, we over-fly the Lower Ord, Ivanhoe Crossing and the northern irrigated farmlands. This is a flight you will never forget!
Window seats are guaranteed
Departing Kununurra we head south over Lake Kununurra, the Packsaddle Irrigation area, and the upper Ord River on to Lake Argyle, flying over some of our vast cattle stations, the Osmond Ranges, and onto the imposing sight of Bungle Bungle Range. The orange and black ribbons across the beehive-like mounds are clearly visible as you approach from the north. We sweep further over the range and its hidden world of gorges and billabongs is revealed to further showcase Picanniny Gorge and the western escarpment, before setting course for the Argyle Diamond Mine; the birthplace of the spectacular Argyle pink diamond. The western shoreline of Lake Argyle and the Carr Boyd Ranges lead us back to Kununurra where, as a special bonus, we over-fly the Lower Ord, Ivanhoe Crossing and the northern irrigated farmlands. This is a flight you will never forget!
Window seats are guaranteed
Flying from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight over Lake Argyle and the East Kimberley country landing at Purnululu National Park. Enjoy the K1B tour of Cathedral Gorge and overnight at the APT Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge with food and beverages provided. On Day 2 we trek into the spectacular Echidna Chasm and Mini Palms walking trail where you will be astounded by your surroundings, and the incredible dreaming stories before heading to the look out where you can see the Echidna Cave. Enjoy sunset and your last night in the pristine environment of the Wilderness lodge.
After a relaxing morning and breakfast on at the Wilderness Lodge before boarding the plane at 10:00am for your return scenic flight back into Kununurra, flying over the Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Ranges, Ord Stage 2 and Ivanhoe Crossing, before landing back in Kununurra.
Flying from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight over Lake Argyle and the East Kimberley country landing at Purnululu National Park. Enjoy the K1B tour of Cathedral Gorge and overnight at the APT Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge with food and beverages provided. On Day 2 we trek into the spectacular Echidna Chasm and Mini Palms walking trail where you will be astounded by your surroundings, and the incredible dreaming stories before heading to the look out where you can see the Echidna Cave. Enjoy sunset and your last night in the pristine environment of the Wilderness lodge.
After a relaxing morning and breakfast on at the Wilderness Lodge before boarding the plane at 10:00am for your return scenic flight back into Kununurra, flying over the Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Ranges, Ord Stage 2 and Ivanhoe Crossing, before landing back in Kununurra.
Flying from Kununurra we take an amazing scenic flight over Lake Argyle and the East Kimberley country landing at Purnululu National Park. Enjoy the K1B tour of Cathedral Gorge and overnight at the APT Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge with food and beverages provided. On Day 2 we trek into the spectacular Echidna Chasm and Mini Palms walking trail where you will be astounded by your surroundings, and the incredible dreaming stories before heading to the look out where you can see the Echidna Cave. Enjoy sunset and your last night in the pristine environment of the Wilderness lodge.
After a relaxing morning and breakfast on at the Wilderness Lodge before boarding the plane at 10:00am for your return scenic flight back into Kununurra, flying over the Argyle Diamond Mine, the Carr Boyd Ranges, Ord Stage 2 and Ivanhoe Crossing, before landing back in Kununurra.
Join our fully escorted 5 day, 4 night air safari across the North and
East Kimberley.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1. Depart Kununurra on a scenic circuit over Lake Argyle, Osmond Ranges,
and station country to land within Purnululu National Park. Your Kingfisher
guide will organise Tea and Coffee on landing before heading off on guided
walking tours within the Bungle Bungle Range. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed on
tour. After your first walking tour check in to Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
to Superior, ensuited Safari tents and then head off for Sunset drinks and
nibbles from one of the many lookouts within the park.
Day 2. Cooked and
continental breakfast is provided at the lodge where you will meet with your
guide, and we take a drive to the other side of the escarpment to traipse
deeper into the magnificent Bungle Bungle range. Again, picnic lunches are
provided, and you will have ample opportunity to sit within the shade of the
epic gorges to enjoy the cool earth and a well earnt meal.
Enjoy your last evening sitting around the fire, whilst your guide
shares tales of the Kimberley, watching the stars moving across the big
sky. Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek, Echidna Chasm, Mini Palms Gorge
Inclusions:
Guided Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek, Echidna Chasm, Mini Palms
Gorge walks
Breakfasts and 3 course dinners provided at the Bungle Bungle Wilderness
Lodge
All other meals provided during day touring
Day 3. Depart
Purnululu for the Mitchell Plateau over the Argyle Diamond Mine and the
Cockburn Ranges tracking North-West to the top of the Kimberley landing amongst
the ancient Livistona Palms.
Your guide will take you on an exclusive Bush Tucker and Rock Art tour
down to the King Edward River area of the Mitchell River National Park, rarely
visited by guests followed by afternoon drinks and nibbles on the King Edward
escarpment.
Check in to Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge in the
afternoon and enjoy a 3‑course meal on the deck and a glass of wine by the fire
after your meal.
Day 4. After breakfast at the Lodge, you will meet your guide for the
Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls) hike, swimming in the beautiful waterholes and
waterfalls, visiting the rock art galleries that show case some of the world’s
oldest rock art — dating up to 45,000 years old.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in front of the famous
Mitchell Falls followed by a swim in the Mitchell River above the falls and
then board your Heli transfer, taking in the incredible view of the falls from
the open-door Heli’s and then landing back at the beginning of the trail.
There’ll be time to refresh after the hike before heading out for sunset
drinks and back in time for your last night under the stars at the Lodge with
your guide.
Day 5. Take the start of the morning to relax with a coffee by the swimming
hole at the Wilderness Lodge and then you will meet your guide to transfer back
to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. Board your scenic flight following the
coastline of the Northeast Kimberley, overflying Trustcott, the old Paspaley
Pearl Farms and Kalumburu Community, one of the oldest running communities in
the Kimberley. From Kalumburu we continue along the coast flying over Faraway
Bay, King George Falls, the Berkley River and across the Cambridge Gulf where
the 5 major river systems in the East Kimberley meet before landing back in
Kununurra. This will mark the end of your tour with Kingfisher Tours, and we
will transfer you back to your accommodation of choice.
Inclusions:
Mitchell Falls Day Trek, Helicopter Transfer, Rock Art Tour
Breakfasts and 3 course dinners provided at the Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
All other meals provided during day touring
In the culture of the Kimberley people, the Wandjina is the supreme Creator and a symbol of fertility and rain. People have been painting Wandjina and Gwion Gwion figures in rock art sites scattered throughout the Kimberley for millennia. This is the oldest continuous sacred painting movement on the planet. Fly across to the Mitchell Falls, then continue to Port Warrender and the Kimberley Coastal Camp, the rich pearl farms and the historic WWII Truscott airbase and miles of exotic and pristine coastline. We arrive at the remote settlement of Kalumburu where our Wunambal guide will meet you for an incredible journey into the coastal communities. Our Kingfisher guide will take you to the Art Centre, historic WWII aircraft graveyard, amazing Gwion Gwion rock art sites that are all along the coast and to check out the beach; if the tide is low then oysters are on the menu with fresh periwinkles on the fire. On the tour learn modern community life and how it encompasses cultural practices including how the rock paintings were made 30,000 years ago. We then have a delicious picnic lunch before heading back to the airstrip for a stunning scenic flight along the remote Timor Sea coast, overflying Faraway Bay, the spectacular King George Falls, Berkeley River, and the mighty Cambridge Gulf. We track east over tidal floodplains and the Ord River Irrigation Area back to Kununurra, over Ivanhoe crossing. We also pick-up and drop-off at El Questro/Emma Gorge/Home Valley/Wyndham and any one of the coastal camps on the way back in.
Operation Dates/Seasonality
Kingfisher Tours operate between April 1st -September 30th annually or subject to National Park opening and closure dates where they fall within this period. National Park opening dates may be affected by the weather. Kununurra and the Kimberley Regional is subject to a monsoonal season from December – March annually (The Wet Season). Please be aware the roads and airstrips may be inaccessible in the early stages of the season due to flooding.
Mitchell River National Park is not accessible until May 1st annually.
Booking and Cancellation policy
Bookings may be made by telephone email online via website or through agent connected rates on Rezdy and will receive a Rezdy Confirmation number from Kingfisher Tours when booked.
Payment Terms
Tour and Accommodation bookings require a 20% deposit within 7 days of the order otherwise the availability will be released. Full payment is to be made 30 days prior to the tour date. Payment can be made via Visa Mastercard or direct credit. Payment not made 30 days prior to booking may be cancelled and the 20% deposit will be forfeited to cover administrative costs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing and following terms apply:
• Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the departure date the full deposit (being 20%) is forfeited. You may request the deposit be held in a voucher to be used within 12 months of cancellation.
• Cancellations received between 15 and 30 days prior to the departure date 50% of the total cost is forfeited.
• Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to the departure date including “no shows” 100% of the total cost is forfeited
Additional banking costs may apply if transaction fees have been incurred in the elected payment process.
All cancellations made by Kingfisher Tours will be fully refunded.
We strongly recommend that all customers take out travel insurance.
Travel Restriction Cancellation Policy
The customer shall comply with all Government (Federal and State) COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for entry into Western Australia or to access the operator's premises event or service. Where the customer does not meet a vaccination or testing requirement:
(a) prior to departure from the customer’s home location the customer will forfeit any and all monies paid; or
(b) for entry to the event or venue or access to the service the customer will not be granted entry and will forfeit any and all monies paid.
Where the customer cancels due to travel restrictions other than vaccination or testing requirements the customer will be contacted and offered a refund or credit note (to be used within 12 months of cancellation) where such an offer is at the absolute discretion of the operator. The operator reserves the right to withhold up to 20% (the deposit) of the total booking to cover administrative expenses and other losses dependent on when notice of cancellation is given by the customer.
We strongly recommend that all customers take out travel insurance.
Where sudden COVID19 restrictions impact on a booking within 7 days of the tour then terms may be adjusted to refund the guests money where third-party payments are able to be recuperated. We request a 3-month window to apply refunds for these tours.
Force Majeure
Where tour schedules are cancelled or accommodation is inaccessible due to a ‘Force Majeure’ (translated as "superior force”) the Terms and Conditions of cancellation will be reviewed for the existence of force majeure provisions. This event may include an act of God war strikes civil commotions epidemics or pandemics as declared by the Australian and Western Australian governments. If such a declaration is made then all bookings will be put into credit until such a time that the Federal government of Australia declares it is safe to resume business.
Minimum/Maximum Numbers
Dinner bed and breakfast rates are twin share; single supplement prices are available.
Minimum numbers apply to some tours please check specific terms and conditions of the tour being booked.
Day and overnight tours require minimum passenger numbers which will determine the availability of the tour. A minimum of 4 passengers or the equivalent cost is required on most tours. Maximum numbers will vary depending on availability of aircraft or capacity of ground tour vehicles and accommodation. No tour will exceed a maximum of 12 guests.
For tour packages (an itinerary package created that incorporates multiple tours) a minimum of 4 passengers or the equivalent cost is required to confirm a tour booking unless the tour is already confirmed to run.
Please call our reservations team to check availability for one passenger.
Third Party Details
Ground tours in the majority of locations are provided by Kingfisher Tours expert guides. Our accommodation at the Mitchell Falls and Purnululu National Park is with APT Wilderness Lodges.
We have 3rd party operators at Argyle Diamond Mine – these are Luridgii Tours and Lake Argyle Cruises; for Ord River and Lake Argyle Tours – these are Lake Argyle Cruises and Triple J Tours and Mirima walking tours and Waringarri Arts centre tours – this is Waringarri Arts Tour guides. They are selected for the quality and professionalism of their services.
We believe that tourism is better provided as a quality of product rather than quantity of options available and where we believe the service is being adequately provided we would prefer to partner with our local community and tourism fellows. This allows Kingfisher to deliver the highest quality of products to our guests.
Bungle Bungle and Mitchell Falls APT Wilderness Lodge is committed to an environmentally sustainable operation within Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle) World Heritage Listed area and Mitchell River National Park. They use best practice facilities renewable energy and state of the art waste management systems.
Departure requirements
Tour package passengers must be at the aircraft departure point / tour departure point 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Kingfisher Tours offer passenger pickups and drop offs at all local accommodation houses. This does not include Lake Argyle which is a 75KM drive from the Kununurra Airport.
Guides and Pilots will advise passengers of the latest time of departure from remote airfields. Delays in departure may result in aborted flights and additional costs for accommodation.
Validity of Rates
Prices quoted are subject to change and are in Australian dollars (AU$).
Infant 0-2 years old
Child 3-12 years old
Adult 13-62 years old
Senior 63 + years old
Passengers with Disability
Kingfisher Tours will provide every possible assistance to mobility challenged passengers. Please advise the type of assistance that would be required when making a booking. Wheelchair access room and ensuite is available on request. Staff are not permitted to lift any passengers.
Luggage Allowance & Personal Items
All care is taken but no liability is accepted for damage to personal items brought on tour.
For all accommodated stays a soft-pack bag consisting of limited clothing to include a warm jacket and pants for cooler months hat with brim joggers or sturdy walking shoes (not leather soles) toiletries and personal items insect repellent sunscreen photographic equipment torch and a small water bottle. Maximum 10kg per person on flights.
Medical
Kingfisher Tours staff are all Senior First Aid trained and carry emergency first aid kits on tour.
We are in a remote area and passengers on medication should take their medication with them.
Itineraries
Whilst it is our intention to deliver the itinerary of your choice unforeseen circumstances such as the nature of the terrain fire unseasonable weather national park area closures and so on may impact on travelling conditions and therefore make it necessary to alter touring with little or no notice.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included in your holiday package. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking that includes (without limitation) coverage for the cost of your holiday package medical expenses loss of luggage cruise and land content and airfare charges that may occur due to cancellation impossibility of performance or other frustration disruption loss of deposit or strikes.
Smoking
Government regulations forbid smoking in tourist vehicles and inside accommodation.
© Kingfisher Tours 2021