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Kununurra has one of Western Australia’s most remarkable natural attractions, with red soil, blue skies and fantastic bush scenery - what more can you ask for. The highest point in Kununurra is Kelly’s Knob Lookout, a great place to enjoy the sunset with a nice picnic.


If you looking for outback adventures visit Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, it has some of Western Australian’s most remarkable landmarks. Here you can hike through gorges, go for a 4WD through rugged terrain and sleep under the stars during the night. You can also view the Bungle Bungles from the air, admiring the orange and black stripes of massive sandstones structures and boulders.


Near Kununurra is the mighty Ord River. One of Western Australia’s most significant waterways, there is a local rumor that once you have tasted the waters of the Ord River you are destined to return. There are plenty of activities, such as canoeing between amazing gorges, seeing crocodiles, watching the incredible birdlife, fishing, swimming and much more.


A short drive from Kununurra is the Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park. You can hike through the area and might be lucky enough to come across some of the Aboriginal rock paintings, engravings and artifacts. You are not allowed to disturb of damage any Aboriginal sites in Mirima National Park.


If you are in the area you should also visit Lake Kununurra, it has incredible wildlife and you can go out swimming, fishing, cruising, canoeing and camping on the riverbank during the night. There are waterfalls everywhere during the wet season.

 

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  • Sights: Urnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Black Rock Falls, Celebrity Tree Park, Crocodile Ridge, Diversion Dam, Kellys Knob Lookout, Lake Argyle, Lake Kununurra, Mirima National Park, Michell River National Park, 
  • Google map: Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia
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