Darwin to Kununurra road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
Darwin to Kununurra road trip: Lake Argyle
Just before you reach the Western Australian border, you’ll reach the turn-off for Keep River National Park. There are several good walking trails here, linking significant Aboriginal sites, and the trailheads are all accessible in a conventional vehicle.
On the Western Australian side of the border, the obvious highlight is Lake Argyle, the largest lake in the state. You can take a Lake Argyle cruise, or stay at the Lake Argyle Resort.
People go swimming in Lake Argyle, but they do so with thousands of freshwater crocodiles.
It’s a 69km drive from Lake Argyle to Kununurra.
4 top Kununurra experiences to book
- Take a cruise along the Ord River – including the spectacular Kimberley sunset.
- Or go for the Ord River lunch cruise instead.
- Dine in the outback – cooked in a camp oven at an atmospheric secret location.
- Take a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles – and land for the Cathedral Gorge Walk.
Find the best Kununurra accommodation
The best Kununurra accommodation options are:
- For a four star hotel with a bigger pool: Kimberley Grande Resort.
- For family-friendly facilities: Discovery Parks Kununurra.
- For solid quality at relatively cheap rates: Hotel Kununurra.
- For luxurious apartments: Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments.
7 great Darwin experiences to book before arriving
- Swim face to face with an enormous crocodile in the Cage of Death.
- Enjoy the romance of Darwin Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise aboard a traditional fishing ketch.
- Explore Darwin’s food and art scenes on a 3.5 hour walking tour – with lunch or dinner included.
- Flit between Darwin’s top attractions with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
- Combine a wildlife tour with the famous jumping crocodiles cruise.
- Get a history fix on a Bombing of Darwin WWII tour and harbour cruise.
- Get the adrenalin pumping on a high speed airboat or jetski tour.
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