Days start early in the East Kimberley's hub, just 25km from the Northern Territory border. Moments after sunrise, it could begin to feel like an outdoor sauna, so it's best to maximise early starts, especially if travelling long distances is involved.
The town 3019km northeast of Perth and 827km southeast of Darwin resides on Miriwoong Gajerrong country. Its name derives from the local language meaning ‘big waters’ – a fitting name with the town of 5300 verging the mighty 650km-long Ord River, encircled by ancient arid red landscapes.
More than just a typical country town, Kununurra is a springboard to some of the state's, if not the world's, most diverse environments. Nearby you'll find the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and its distinctive bee-hive-shaped rock formations, the Bungle Bungles. Rivers, waterways and seas teeming with banquetworthy barramundi. Native wildlife in abundance along the snaking Ord River.
Dammed freshwater lake demonstrating the spectacular outcome of true ingenuity, Lake Argyle. A short ride along the legendary Gibb River Road to the outback oasis, El Questro Wilderness Park.
Besides these famed must-visits, some equally impressive lures are on
