(Serviced by Kununurra Visitor Centre & Lake Argyle Resort)
Name: Kununurra Visitor Centre (servicing Lake Argyle)
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)
Rating: 4.7 from 400+ reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Lakes, river‑country & East Kimberley‑touring hub
On‑Site Information Point: Lake Argyle Resort & Caravan Park Lake Argyle Road, Lake Argyle WA 6743 Phone: (08) 9168 7777 Provides lake‑specific maps, cruise bookings, accommodation support and local orientation.
What Area It Caters For
The Lake Argyle VIC network supports visitors across the Lake Argyle–Ord River–Kununurra–Mirima NP–Wyndham–East Kimberley corridor, covering lakes, river systems, cultural sites, wildlife, and scenic touring routes.
1. Lake Argyle (Primary Area Serviced)
- Australia’s largest freshwater lake by volume
- Island‑dotted landscapes
- Infinity pool at Lake Argyle Resort
- Boat cruises and sunset tours
- Wildlife viewing (wallabies, birdlife, freshwater crocodiles)
2. Ord River & Diversion Dam
- Ord River cruises
- Wetland ecosystems
- Riverbank walks
- Crocodile and birdlife viewing
- Interpretive signage
3. Kununurra Township
- Accommodation and supplies
- Foreshore parks
- Cultural precincts
- Dining and cafés
- Regional touring base
4. Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley)
- Sandstone formations
- Short walking trails
- Lookouts and photography
- Cultural interpretation
- Close to Kununurra
5. Wyndham & Surrounding Districts
- Five Rivers Lookout
- Wetland landscapes
- Port heritage
- Wildlife viewing
- Regional touring link
6. El Questro Wilderness Park
- Emma Gorge
- Zebedee Springs
- El Questro Gorge
- 4WD touring
- Iconic Kimberley landscapes
7. Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
- Beehive‑striped domes
- Cathedral Gorge
- Echidna Chasm
- Scenic flights from Lake Argyle/Kununurra
- Wilderness touring
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Kununurra → Lake Argyle loop
- Lake Argyle → Ord River cruise circuit
- Kununurra → El Questro → Gibb River Road
- Lake Argyle → Wyndham wetlands route
- Lake Argyle → NT border (Victoria River region)
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Lake Argyle, Ord River, Kununurra, El Questro)
- Scenic‑flight, cruise and boat‑tour bookings
- Wildlife and lake‑safety guidance
- Cultural‑heritage information (Miriwoong Country)
- Dining and café recommendations (Kununurra, Lake Argyle Resort)
- Event information (Ord Valley Muster, markets, festivals)
- Regional touring support (Wyndham, El Questro, Purnululu NP, NT border)
- Assistance with accommodation options (resort, caravan park, motels, station stays)
- Visitor orientation for photography, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, and wilderness exploration
Summary
The Lake Argyle Visitor Information Centre, serviced regionally by the Kununurra Visitor Centre and locally by the Lake Argyle Resort information point, is the central tourism hub for Lake Argyle’s vast freshwater landscapes, Ord River wetlands, and East Kimberley touring routes. It assists travellers exploring lake cruises, wildlife viewing, 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 serene outback destinations.