The East Kimberley region, including the Ord River and Lake Argyle
5 Days
25 to 29 May 2026
Active
$4,130pptw
83 villabucks
The East Kimberley region, including the Ord River and Lake Argyle
This five-day tour offers an unforgettable experience exploring the East Kimberley. Staying in Kununurra, you will discover the area’s natural beauty and history, including the mighty Ord River, one of Western Australia’s most scenic and significant waterways. Highlights include a scenic cruise on the Ord River, a visit to Lake Argyle, and encounters with the region’s diverse wildlife. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the Kununurra Museum and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre, while savouring the region’s unique cuisine at the Hoochery Distillery. Your holiday concludes with a ‘Gourmet Camp Oven Experience’ under the stars, with original flavours of the East Kimberley hand-picked from the best fresh and local ingredients.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kununurra (D)
Our courtesy taxis will collect you from home and transfer you to Perth Airport for your flight to Kununurra. On arrival, your coach captain will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation. Tonight, gather with fellow travellers for a relaxing dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: The Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra (4 nights.
Day 2. Kununurra and the Ord River Irrigation System (BLD)
Begin with a guided tour of Kununurra and the impressive Ord River Irrigation System before travelling to Lake Argyle, the largest manmade lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the historic Durack Homestead and take in sweeping views from a scenic lookout. Later, enjoy a remarkable wildlife cruise down the Ord River, where you may spot freshwater crocodiles, wallabies, and some of the 240 bird species found in the region. Return to Kununurra for dinner.
Day 3. Kununurra at Leisure (BD)
Today is free to relax or choose from a range of optional tours. You may wish to join an excursion to the Bungle Bungles, El Questro, or Emma Gorge, or take a helicopter flight for an unforgettable perspective of the Kimberley. However you spend your day, enjoy dinner with the group back at your hotel this evening.
Day 4. Kununurra Museum, Waringarri Arts & Dinner Under the Stars (BLD)
This morning, explore the Kununurra Museum, which tells the story of the Ord Irrigation Project and the rich fossil record of the Kimberley. Continue to Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre for a guided tour and cultural experience led by local Miriwoong people. Afterward, enjoy a tasting and lunch at the iconic Hoochery Distillery, home to the oldest operating still in Western Australia. Later, experience a true Kimberley highlight – a four-course ‘Gourmet Camp Oven Experience’ served under the stars in a breathtaking outback setting, surrounded by boab trees and rugged red cliffs.
Day 5. Kununurra to Perth (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Perth. Upon arrival, our courtesy small charter vehicle will deliver you safely home, marking the end of your Kimberley adventure.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image Credits: Gourmet Camp Oven & Lake Argyle Tourism Western Australia
Dates & Pricing
$4,130pptw
$360 single option
Highlights
• Ord River Irrigation System including Lake Argyle
• Historic Durack Homestead
• Wildlife cruise down the Ord River
• Kununurra Museum
• Hoochery Distillery – the oldest operating still in Western Australia
• Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre
• 4-course ‘Gourmet Camp Oven Experience’ under the Kimberley stars
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares and taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 10 meals – 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours and attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 5 Days
Dates: 25 to 29 May 2026
Activity Level: Active
$4,130pptw
$360 single option
Earn: 83 villabucks
Highlights
• Ord River Irrigation System including Lake Argyle
• Historic Durack Homestead
• Wildlife cruise down the Ord River
• Kununurra Museum
• Hoochery Distillery – the oldest operating still in Western Australia
• Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre
• 4-course ‘Gourmet Camp Oven Experience’ under the Kimberley stars
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• Airfares and taxes (ex Perth, WA)
• 10 meals – 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours and attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kununurra (D)
Our courtesy taxis will collect you from home and transfer you to Perth Airport for your flight to Kununurra. On arrival, your coach captain will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation. Tonight, gather with fellow travellers for a relaxing dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: The Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra (4 nights.
Day 2. Kununurra and the Ord River Irrigation System (BLD)
Begin with a guided tour of Kununurra and the impressive Ord River Irrigation System before travelling to Lake Argyle, the largest manmade lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the historic Durack Homestead and take in sweeping views from a scenic lookout. Later, enjoy a remarkable wildlife cruise down the Ord River, where you may spot freshwater crocodiles, wallabies, and some of the 240 bird species found in the region. Return to Kununurra for dinner.
Day 3. Kununurra at Leisure (BD)
Today is free to relax or choose from a range of optional tours. You may wish to join an excursion to the Bungle Bungles, El Questro, or Emma Gorge, or take a helicopter flight for an unforgettable perspective of the Kimberley. However you spend your day, enjoy dinner with the group back at your hotel this evening.
Day 4. Kununurra Museum, Waringarri Arts & Dinner Under the Stars (BLD)
This morning, explore the Kununurra Museum, which tells the story of the Ord Irrigation Project and the rich fossil record of the Kimberley. Continue to Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre for a guided tour and cultural experience led by local Miriwoong people. Afterward, enjoy a tasting and lunch at the iconic Hoochery Distillery, home to the oldest operating still in Western Australia. Later, experience a true Kimberley highlight – a four-course ‘Gourmet Camp Oven Experience’ served under the stars in a breathtaking outback setting, surrounded by boab trees and rugged red cliffs.
Day 5. Kununurra to Perth (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Perth. Upon arrival, our courtesy small charter vehicle will deliver you safely home, marking the end of your Kimberley adventure.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Image Credits: Gourmet Camp Oven & Lake Argyle Tourism Western AustraliaNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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With such a diverse collection of travel options, we want to ensure you choose the right holiday for you.
Our tour activity levels are a guide to the required fitness level for each of our holidays.
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Relaxed
Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Moderate
Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Travellers with walking sticks are welcome unless there is overnight rail or overnight cruising - please check with staff.
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Active
Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
Your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the holiday is very important to us. In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and suppliers, electric scooters and buggies are not permitted on Villa tours.
Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.