Things to do in Kununurra, Western Australia: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

LAKE ARGYLE CRUISES is the original tour company on Lake Argyle. We offer a range of scenic cruises catering for individual travellers as well as tour groups. Our fleet of purpose built vessels offer comfortable seating and unobstructed views that leave many customers exclaiming words such as “amazing”, “breathtaking”, and “unbelievable”. Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest expanse of fresh water. It boasts over 26 species of native fish and supports a commercial fishery as well as the newly established Aquaculture industry. Latest research estimates up to 25,000 Johnstone River Fresh Water crocodiles inhabit Lake Argyle, Rock Wallabies thrive in rocky crevices close to the water’s edge, Eros (Wallaroos) on the islands have adapted to feed on the lakes aquatic plants. We specialise in observing wildlife, but due to the nature of wild animals it cannot be guaranteed you will see all that is described in this brochure. At Lake Argyle village above the Main Dam you will find motel style cabins, shop, bar, restaurant and a caravan park. Drop in and try the local catch, “Silver Cobbler” delivered fresh daily. Nearby is the Historical Durack Family Homestead Museum. The inland sea was created in 1971, by damming the mighty Ord River, forming a storage reservoir to supply one of the country’s largest and most ambitious irrigation schemes. What was once “Argyle Downs”, a million acre cattle station, is now an immense body of water amid a largely untamed and rugged wilderness in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Aptly named “Lake Argyle”, this majestic waterway can at times encompass and area of more than 2000 km2, a volume of water equivalent to 54 Sydney harbours. With its ever changing moods and landscapes it has developed into a unique eco-system, home to an amazing array of wildlife. There is no better was to capture all of this outstanding beauty than to take a cruise with Lake Argyle Cruises. We offer a selection of tours catering for the individual traveller as well as large tour groups. Specialised charters such as bird watching, bush walking and exploration can be arranged with prior notice.

Boat cruises on Lake Argyle on board the Kimberley Durack. Lake Argyle is Australia's largest expanse of freshwater surrounded by breathtaking Kimberley scenery. The Lake is home to an amazing array of wildlife including more than 30,000 crocodiles, 270 species of birds. Discover spectacular Lake Argyle aboard the Kimberley Durack (affectionately known as the orange boat)and join us on a Breakfast, Lunch or Sunset Cruise.

Fishing Charters Bird watching Croc Spotting Photography Bask in the Kimberley sun while chasing that iconic Barramundi with Northbound Charters. Northbound welcomes you to explore the remote waterways of the East Kimberley on one of our action-packed adventures. The Kimberley is one of Australia’s premier fishing destinations, home of big Barramundi and a host of other wildlife. Northbound has something for everyone looking to explore & fish in the Kimberley and promises an authentic, unpretentious wilderness experience. If you’re looking for a fun, professional and safe adventure, come Northbound and experience the Kimberley with us… We live and breathe the Kimberley, and you as our guest are guaranteed a genuine and authentic Kimberley experience. Custom itineraries are available. Whether it is an early morning exploring and birdwatching, a photography tour to a remote location or an extended fishing charter... We will ensure you have a Kimberley experience you never forget

Kununurra Cruises look forward to welcoming you aboard for a sunset cruise on Lake Kununurra. The perfect way to end a day exploring the spectacular East Kimberley region, Kununurra Cruises will have you embarking on an afternoon of relaxation as we cruise into creeks and lagoons that abound with bird and wildlife.

Warrungn Miriuwung Thungnung. (Welcome to Miriuwung country) Luridgii Tours is owned and operated by Ted Hall, a respected Miriuwung man from Mandangala in North East Kimberly. Ted carries on the stories of his mother’s sacred country, including the renowned Jaliwang (Barramundi) Dreaming of how the Barramundi travelled across the country to lay her eggs at the site of Argyle Diamond Mine. NEW 2018 TOUR JALIWANG JOURNEY is an all day tour which departs at 9am from Kingfisher Terminal , were we fly you over the Ord River, Ragged Ranges Argyle diamond Mine following the path and the story of the Barramundi (Jaliwang) , we then land at 2nd Gorge and Ted welcomes you to country before you board the bus for Argyle diamond Mine to see the mine in operation and have lunch at the open pit , we then take you out the back track to Lake Argyle to Board the sunset cruise, and return you to Kununurra by 6.30pm to your accommodation in town.

Ultimate Adventures is an exciting and adventurous small boat guided barramundi fishing operation based on the Lower Ord River in the East Kimberley. Experienced guides will take you out in pursuit of the famous sportfish, wild barramundi. Large saltwater crocodiles and freshwater crocodiles, lots of birdlife and tropical wildlife cohabitat in this river system. All our safaris or tours are fully guided and inclusive. You only need shady hat, sunblock and cameras to catch the action! You can enjoy a full day, half day or stay longer at Hairy Dog's Fishing Camp where we will cater for you. If you are self-sufficient you can stay in the unpowered campgrounds with access to the ablution block. The camp has river views and is situated on outback station country, only 1 hour's 4WD from Kununurra or Wyndham. We offer an Ord Escape barramundi fishing safari, an Ord Adventure overnight fishing and Camp Stay, an Ord Experience, an Ord Venture or enjoy a scenic Ord Discovery Tour!