Ord River Explorer Cruise with Sunset
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Ord River Explorer Cruise with Sunset

4.9 · 247 reviews6 hours📍 Australia

About this tour

Venture across Lake Kununurra and Lake Argyle on a 110-kilometre round-trip speedboat journey through the Kimberley's dramatic gorge landscape. This six-hour exploration travels between the Diversion Dam and Ord Top Dam, revealing towering red rock formations, prolific birdlife and native wildlife as you cruise Australia's longest daily river route. The day concludes with the region's celebrated East Kimberley sunset, watched from the water's edge with refreshments in hand.

Highlights

  • 110km speedboat loop through striking Kimberley gorges
  • Prolific birdwatching and native wildlife sightings
  • Afternoon tea on the riverbank with homemade scones and cake
  • East Kimberley sunset viewed from the water
  • All fitness levels welcome, boat-based comfort cruising

What to expect

You'll board a fast boat at Kununurra for a full-day water-based exploration of two interconnected lakes framed by weathered red cliffs. The journey traces a loop from the Diversion Dam across to the Ord Top Dam and back, roughly 110 kilometres total. Expect excellent opportunities to spot waterbirds and occasionally larger fauna along the banks. The pace is steady cruising rather than adrenaline-focused, allowing time to absorb the landscape's scale and colour. Mid-afternoon, you'll pull ashore for tea and freshly baked treats before positioning yourself for sunset, when the gorge walls glow and the light softens across the water.

Good to know

Eat a proper lunch before arriving; the boat carries only scones and cake. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Bring sunscreen, a hat and water. The Argyle Downs Museum is not included in this itinerary. Weather and water conditions may affect timing.

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