Kununurra | Western Australia
Main AttractionsVisitors can learn about diamonds from local retailers selling a range of Argyle Diamonds, including white, champagne, cognac and rare, and expensive, pink varieties. Authentic Kimberley art can be purchased at Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre or Red Rock Art. Kununurra's highest point, Kellys Knob Lookout, offers impressive views of the Ord Valley and Lake Kununurra, an artificial lake convenient for swimming, sailing, rowing, waterskiing and birdwatching. Mirima (Hidden Valley) NP contains ancient sandstone formations known as the 'Mini Bungles'; Aboriginal rock paintings, engravings and artefacts; and a natural amphitheatre once used for corroborees. Local tours include canoe trips and cruises on the Ord River, barramundi-fishing trips, ecotours, and flights over Purnululu NP. |
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Argyle Diamond Mine, 250km south, is the world's largest diamond mine. Access is by organised tours only. A scenic 12km drive travels north to Ivanhoe Crossing; a local fishing hole; and returns via the natural sandstone City of Ruins on Weaber Plains Rd. Another rock formation Sleeping Buddha (Elephant Rock) is 10km south of town. Situated 70km from town on the Wyndham Rd is a deep swimming hole known as The Grotto. Massive Lake Argyle, 72km south, is the nation's second largest storage reservoir, at 1000km it holds 9 times the volume of water in Sydney Harbour and was formed by the damming of the Ord River. Argyle Homestead, on the shore, contains a pioneer museum and is the departure point for lake cruises. The turn-off to Gibb River Rd, a popular 4WD outback exploration route, is 60kms from Kununurra. The Victoria Hwy to the east leads to Katherine and the attractions of the Northern Territory.
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Whats close? (direct line)accommodation0.0 km Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort0.0 km El Questro Homestead 0.1 km Kununurra Country Club Resort 0.1 km Hotel Kununurra 0.2 km Kimberley Croc Backpackers YHA 0.4 km All Seasons Kununurra 0.5 km Kununurra Backpackers 0.5 km Lakeview Apartments 0.6 km Pinctada Kimberley Grande 0.7 km Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments 0.8 km Kununurra Lakeside Resort 1.0 km Hidden Valley Tourist Park 1.1 km Kimberleyland Holiday Park 2.3 km Discovery Holiday Parks - Lake Kununurra 4.8 km Home Valley Station attractions0.0 km Kimberley Fine Diamonds0.1 km Artlandish Aboriginal Art Gallery 0.7 km Kelly's Knob Lookout 0.8 km Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park 0.8 km Celebrity Tree Park 2.4 km Lake Kununurra 2.5 km PumpHouse Restaurant 2.9 km Kimberley Aerial Highway 4.8 km Zebra Rock Gallery and Cafe 5.3 km Bandicoot Bar 6.0 km Sleeping Buddha 8.1 km Ivanhoe Crossing 8.1 km Diversion Dam 12.5 km Black Rock Falls 21.9 km Argyle Downs Homestead Museum events0.0 km Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster3.1 km Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience information0.0 km Kununurra Visitor Centrehire0.6 km Thrifty Kununurratours0.0 km Willis's Walkabouts0.8 km Triple J Tours 1.2 km East Kimberley Tours 3.3 km Slingair Heliwork WA Local WeatherTourist info
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