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Highlights * Ord River Cruise
- El Questro Wilderness Park
Day 1: Arrive Kununurra
Upon arrival in Kununurra you will be transferred
to your hotel. Today is at leisure
to explore this frontier town, which has become
the hub of the Ord River Scheme and a commercial
centre for the surrounding mining and agricultural
industries.
Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra,
2 nights.
Day 2: Kununurra - Lake Argyle - Ord
River
Join a cruise to explore the rugged beauty
of the northern end of Lake Argyle and learn
about the history and development of the Ord
River Irrigation Scheme. See rock wallabies
and a spectacular fish feeding frenzy. Later
visit the historic Durack Homestead. Lunch is
at the Lake Argyle Tourist Village (own expense).
After lunch you will cruise along the Ord River
and through magnificent Carlton Gorge. There
is an opportunity to see crocodiles, flying
foxes and prolific bird life, before returning
to Kununurra at approximately 5.30pm. Afternoon
tea is included.
Day 3: El Questro Wilderness Park
An early start today as you head west along
the Gibb River Road to experience a remote wilderness
'outback' property, spanning over one million
acres. Nestled within the Cockburn Range and
on the eastern border of the Kimberley , this
working cattle station offers a rare holiday
experience. You can take a scenic flight to
experience the beauty of the Kimberley , a cruise
on Chamberlain Gorge to see ancient Wandjina
rock art or just relax by the pool.
Accommodation: El Questro Wilderness Park -
choice of accommodation, 2 nights.
Day 4: El Questro Wilderness Park
A whole day to experience the beauty of El
- Questro. Start with a walk to Emma Gorge or
an optional tour to Zebedee Springs (own expense).
You might like to join a ranger for a guided
bird watching walk or take a fishing trip.
Day 5: Depart Kununurra
In the morning or afternoon transfer back to
Kununurra or Kununurra airport. Tour concludes
on arrival. Flight must be booked to depart
after 10.30am or 4.00pm (airfare not included
in tour price).
Departs: Daily (Apr - Oct)
from Kununurra
Returns: 9.30am or 3.00pm
approximately to Kununurra
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