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Argyle Downs Homestead Museum  

The Argyle Downs Homestead Museum offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the early pioneers in the Kimberley. Walk through the 1880s former home of the Durack family, who were a prominent farming family. Learn about the Durack’s gruelling ...

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Bandicoot Bar  

Bandicoot Bar at the base of the Ord River Diversion Dam wall just outside Kununurra is well known as an exceptional fishing spot. Cast a line into the water from the rocks along the shore line to catch some delicious Barramundi that thrive in the wa ...

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Black Rock Falls  

For a refreshing dip in a pristine Kimberley water hole visit Black Rock Falls near Kununurra. This is where the locals come to go swimming and enjoy a picnic. The waterfall is most spectacular in the wet season when water tumbles over a 30 metre ro ...

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Celebrity Tree Park  

Check out the celebrities who’ve visited the East Kimberley hub of Kununurra at Celebrity Tree Park. Since the park opened in the late 1980s a number of celebrities have visited the town, some of whom who’ve come to see the Ord Irrigation Scheme ...

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City of Ruins  

Sandstone formations resemble the remains of an ancient City of Ruins. Viewed from a distance these rock pinnacles and outcrops look like the ruins of an ancient city. Great for bushwalking, in the afternoon the rocks show intense colours. The Cit ...

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Crocodile Ridge  

Crocodile Ridge, near Kununurra was so named due to the uncanny resemblance the rock formation has to a crocodile basking out in the sun. There are a number of tour companies who offer boat tours on Lake Argyle where you can get up close to Crocodil ...

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Diversion Dam  

Kununurra’s Diversion Dam is part of the Ord Irrigation Scheme designed to harness the massive volume of water that flows down the Ord River for use in farming. Located about six kilometres west of the town, the dam diverts and regulates water fro ...

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Ivanhoe Crossing  

Go barramundi fishing at Ivanhoe Crossing a short drive north of Kununurra in the East Kimberley. Ivanhoe Crossing is a causeway built over the mighty Ord River – and beware, this is salt water crocodile country! Snare an elusive barra from a boat ...

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Kelly's Knob Lookout  

Check out the views of Kununurra and the Ord River irrigation area from Kelly’s Knob not far from town. Panoramic views stretch across the township and irrigation area, to some of the best known attractions in Kununurra including the Diversion Dam ...

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Kimberley Fine Diamonds  

Kimberley Fine Diamonds is an Oasis in the rugged northwest Kimberley. A family owned and run retail jewellery business, given the special privilege to distribute Argyle Diamonds. Holding one of Australia's largest selection of coloured diamonds and ...

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Lake Argyle  

Massive Lake Argyle is one of the most spectacular attractions in Western Australia offering boat cruising, fishing and an abundance of native animals and birds. Lake Argyle is the biggest man made lake in Australia. It’s several times larger than ...

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Lake Kununurra  

Go swimming, fishing, cruising, canoeing and see amazing wildlife at Lake Kununurra in the East Kimberley. It’s also a popular spot for sailing, rowing and water skiing. Lake Kununurra was formed after the completion of the Diversion Dam in Kununur ...

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Middle Springs  

At Middle Springs you will find a sandy bottomed pool fed by a small waterfall flowing over a slab faced rock. The more adventurous will climb up the left side of this rock and be greeted by a series of swimming rock holes but these do tend to dry up ...

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Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park  

Often referred to as a mini version of the Bungle Bungle range, Mirima National Park just north of Kununurra offers bushwalking and stunning views over the East Kimberley. The park is also a significant place for the local Aboriginal Miriuwung people ...

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Mitchell River National Park  

For outback scenery and Aboriginal culture, Mitchell River National Park in the rugged Kimberley region, is among the best in Australia. Here you can see spectacular landscapes including the Mitchell Plateau and the thundering Mitchell Falls. In full ...

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Ord River  

The mighty Ord River near Kununurra in the Kimberley region is one of Western Australia’s most scenic and significant waterways. At various points along its length you can go cruising and canoeing between stunning gorges, see crocodiles and amazing ...

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Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park  

The Bungle Bungle range in the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park is one of Western Australia's most fascinating landmarks and the ultimate place for outback adventure. Here, you camp out under the stars, go four wheel driving across rugg ...

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Sleeping Buddha  

You don’t have to use too much imagination to see a Sleeping Buddha resting in a rock formation near Kununurra. This natural attraction is a large rock officially called Carlton Ridge. For the best view, head to Celebrity Tree Park, just a short w ...

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Stockmans Grave  

Stockmans Grave is marked with a tinplate cross, marking the grave of pioneer stockman David Shuttle, who was featured under the name of 'Dan in Jeannie Gunn's famous book 'We of the Never Never'. Dan is said to have consumed a gallon of rum and wa ...

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The Spillway  

Birdwatchers will be thrilled at the large selection of water birds that inhabit The Spillway, just outside of Kununurra. Walk along the shoreline looking out for the Black-necked stork, Glossy ibis as well as the magnificent Wedge-tailed Eagle and W ...

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Zebra Rock Gallery  

Visit the Zebra Rock Gallery to see a range of unique items made from the distinctive reddish-brown and white banded ornamental stone found in the East Kimberley. Watch as the artists craft the rock into large and small souvenir items available for p ...

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