(East Kimberley – Lakes, Ranges, River Country & Wilderness‑Touring Hub)
Name: Kununurra Visitor Centre
Address: 75 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra WA 6743
Phone: (08) 9168 1177
Opening Hours: Typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon–Fri), 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (Sat); seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.7 from 400+ reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Lakes, gorges, cultural & Kimberley‑touring hub
The centre provides Lake Argyle information, Ord River cruise bookings, Bungle Bungle touring guidance, accommodation support, and regional maps for the East Kimberley.
What Area It Caters For
The Kununurra Visitor Centre supports visitors across the Kununurra–Lake Argyle–Ord River–Mirima NP–El Questro–Wyndham–Purnululu NP corridor, covering lakes, gorges, cultural sites, wilderness areas, and scenic touring routes.
1. Kununurra Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Town centre and foreshore
- Celebrity Tree Park
- Local dining and cafés
- Art galleries and cultural precincts
- Accommodation and touring base
2. Lake Argyle
- Australia’s largest freshwater lake by volume
- Boat cruises and sunset tours
- Infinity pool at Lake Argyle Resort
- Birdwatching and wildlife
- Scenic flights and lookouts
3. Ord River & Diversion Dam
- Ord River cruises
- Wetland landscapes
- Crocodile and birdlife viewing
- Riverbank walks
- Interpretive signage
4. Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley)
- Sandstone “mini‑Bungle Bungles”
- Short walking trails
- Lookouts and photography
- Cultural interpretation
- Close to town
5. El Questro Wilderness Park
- Emma Gorge
- Zebedee Springs
- El Questro Gorge
- 4WD touring
- Iconic Kimberley landscapes
6. Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
- Beehive‑striped domes
- Cathedral Gorge
- Echidna Chasm
- Scenic flights from Kununurra
- Wilderness touring
7. Wyndham & Surrounding Districts
- Five Rivers Lookout
- Port heritage
- Wetland landscapes
- Crocodile viewing
- Regional touring link
8. Gibb River Road (Eastern Gateway)
- El Questro access
- Pentecost River crossing
- Station stays
- Gorge systems
- Adventure touring
9. Regional Touring Routes
- Kununurra → Lake Argyle loop
- Kununurra → El Questro → Gibb River Road
- Kununurra → Purnululu NP scenic‑flight route
- Kununurra → Wyndham coastal‑wetland circuit
- Kununurra → NT border (Victoria River region)
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Kununurra, Lake Argyle, El Questro, Bungle Bungles)
- Scenic‑flight, cruise and 4WD‑tour bookings
- Cultural‑heritage information (Miriwoong Country)
- Dining and café recommendations (town precinct)
- Event information (Ord Valley Muster, markets, festivals)
- Regional touring support (Wyndham, El Questro, Purnululu NP, NT border)
- Assistance with accommodation options (resorts, motels, caravan parks, station stays)
- Visitor orientation for photography, hiking, boating, cultural touring, and wilderness exploration
Summary
The Kununurra Visitor Centre is the central tourism hub for the East Kimberley’s lakes, ranges, river systems, and wilderness attractions. It assists travellers exploring Lake Argyle, the Ord River, Mirima National Park, El Questro, Wyndham, and Purnululu National Park. With its maps, tour bookings, cultural interpretation, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most spectacular and diverse outback regions.