East Kimberley Tours & Travel GuideIndependent guide · Kununurra, Bungle Bungles & Lake Argyle
Ancient hills and islands rising from Lake Argyle

Itinerary

Three days in the East Kimberley

A short trip focused on the essentials, all from a Kununurra base.

Day 1: Kununurra

  • Arrive and settle in.
  • Walk in Mirima National Park.
  • Sunset at Kelly’s Knob or on a Lake Kununurra cruise.

Day 2: Ord River and Lake Argyle

  • Full-day Ord River cruise to the Ord River Dam with lunch.
  • Evening in town.
Calm water and cliffs along the Ord River in August
The Ord River. Photo: Longy089 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Day 3: Bungle Bungles

  • Scenic flight or fly-and-walk to Purnululu.
  • Depart or stay another night.

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Alternative plan with a car

If you hire a car, swap Day 3 for a self-drive to Lake Argyle and a cruise, and do a scenic flight on Day 1 or Day 2.

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Tips

  • Book the scenic flight early, because flights fill up in peak season.
  • Keep the evening of Day 2 free for a relaxed dinner — the full-day cruise is long.
  • Carry water and a hat on every outing.

Extending your stay

With an extra day, add El Questro or a day trip to Wyndham.

Budget notes

The full-day Ord River cruise and a Bungle Bungle flight are the two main costs. Balance them with free activities like Kelly’s Knob and Mirima walks.

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 days enough for the East Kimberley?

It covers the essentials from Kununurra, but a week lets you see much more.

Can I do this without a car?

Yes. All the tours on this itinerary include Kununurra pickups.

Which is better: a scenic flight or a fly-and-walk?

A fly-and-walk gives you time on the ground in Cathedral Gorge; a scenic flight alone is shorter and cheaper.

What if my flight arrives late?

Shift the Mirima walk to the morning of Day 2 and do a sunset cruise instead.

What should I pack for three days?

Hat, sunscreen, light long sleeves, walking shoes, swimwear and a refillable water bottle.