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Kununurra

Kununurra is a town in the east of the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 45 km from the border with the Northern Territory. It was created from 1958 when an ambitious irrigation project dammed the River Ord and created a large fertile area. A second dam created the huge Lake Argyle; both barrage lakes are recreational areas. In 2021 Kununurra had a population of 4500.

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52 places

  1. EatAsian restaurant

    Kimberley Cafe

    Bustling place with fresh coffee, tea, cakes and light bites.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-2PM, Sat 7:30AM-noonTakeaway · Outdoor seating

  2. Buy

    Artlandish Aboriginal Art Gallery

    Aboriginal art from the Kimberley by established artists and unknowns. Great reviews for the range and quality on offer, and slick shipping service.

    Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Sat 9AM-noon

  3. DrinkPub

    Gulliver's Tavern

    A nice place to hangout in the courtyard, decent meals. Their bottle shop Liquor Barons closes at:30PM.

    Mon-Fri noon–10PM

  4. EatBar & grill restaurant

    Kelly's Bar and Grill

    Popular place, you're unlikely to get in without a reservation. Seating is cramped indoors, most diners choose to the spacious deck outside. The menu changes with the seasons, some veggie / GF choices, look for oddities such as the barramundi and crocodile risotto. They also have a decent selection of wine and beer. Quality of cooking and service erratic.

    Daily 6:30-8:30AM, 5-8PM

  5. See

    Mirima National Park

    The highlight is the "Hidden Valley" of striking sandstone formations, often described as a miniature Bungle Bungles, with walking trails of 0.5 to 4 km. The rest of the park is open bushland with unmarked trails winding around the rocks and boab trees. You can hike into it free from anywhere along the north side of Victoria Hwy, eg from the gated service road opposite Hibiscus Drive - walk up the gravel road past the water tank. You need a sense of direction to get out again, and don't venture out on ledges as the brittle rocks may break.

    24 hours$17 per vehicle

  6. EatRestaurant

    PumpHouse

    Stylish eatery in a former pumphouse for the Ord River irrigation scheme, serving modern Australian cuisine. Sit in the cavernous interior or on the riverside deck watching the crocs swim by.

    Mon-Fri 4-9PM, Sat Sun 8AM-9PM

  7. Buy

    Coles

    The main supermarket, with a good range of products, including some camping and fishing equipment. Much stock is trucked in frozen and then defrosted on the shelf, so freshness of products like bread can be sub-par, and fruit & veg will perish quickly after purchase.

    Daily 6:30AM-7PM

  8. Drink

    Hoochery Distillery

    The oldest continuously-operating rum distillery in Western Australia, the Hoochery uses local cane sugar to make rum. They also make small batches of gin and whiskey. Tours daily at 2PM.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM

  9. Buy

    Tucker Box IGA

    Occasionally has fresh veg and bread, but mostly less range of goods and higher prices than Coles.

    Mon-Sat 6AM-7PM, Sun 7AM-7PM

  10. EatRestaurant

    Ivanhoe Cafe

    Good eats under the mango trees, dog-friendly.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM, Sat Sun 8AM-2PMTakeaway

  11. Do

    Lake Kununurra Golf Club

    Set on the banks of the lake 2 km west of town and striking through some fairly swampy areas, this 18-hole course makes avoiding water hazards a definite challenge. Greens are well maintained but fairways give little relief from the surrounding natural terrain. You'd be hard pressed to find a more isolated course of this standard.

  12. Eat

    Wild Mango Cafe

    Bright modern cafe serving breakfast and lunch.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM, Sat 7AM-2PM, Sun 7AM-noon

  13. Buy Not mapped

    Kimberley Fine Diamonds

    Their signature gemstone is the pink diamond - Lake Argyle Mine was the world's main source until it closed in 2020. The colour is thought to arise from shearing stress during formation, not altered mineral content.

    Mon-Fri 9AM-4:30PM, Sat 9AM-12:30PM

  14. Do Not mapped

    Leisure Centre

    There's a gym, but the main draws are the outdoor 6-lane 25 m swimming pool and the children's water play areas.

    Mon-Thu 5AM-8PM, Fri 6AM-6PM, Sat Sun 9AM-5PM

  15. SeeHistory museum

    Kununurra Museum

    Local history museum with enthusiastic curator.

    Mon-Fri 12:30-5:30PMDonation

  16. Buy

    Waringarri Aboriginal Arts

    Displays art of the Miriwoong.

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM, Sat 10AM-2PMFree

  17. Eat Not mapped

    Ord River Roadhouse

    Petrol station serving fast food. Usually uninspiring, and it's only as clean as the last troupe of visitors, but it's there when you need it.

    24 hours

  18. Eat Not mapped

    Kimberley

    Reliably good Chinese restaurant.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-2PM, 4:30-9PM, Sat Sun 4:30-9PM

  19. DoNature reserve

    Mirima National Park

    Mirima National Park also commonly known as Hidden Valley National Park is a National Park in far northern Western Australia located at the eastern side of the Kimberley region. It is located approximately 2,220 kilometres (1,379 mi) from Perth just outside the township of Kununurra. The park covers a total area of 2,068 hectares (5,110 acres) and was declared a national park in 1982.

    Entry 6 AUD

  20. DoSummit

    Kellys Knob

  21. DrinkPub

    Hotel Kununurra

    37 Messmate Wy

  22. DrinkCafé

    Cornerside Cafe

    20 Messmate Way

  23. DrinkCafé

    Spilled the Beans

    1519 Victoria Highway

  24. EatBakery

    Kimbercrust Bakery & Top End Ice

    3 Konkerberry Dr

  25. SeeArt gallery

    Artopia Gallery

    116 Coolibah Dr

  26. DoNational park

    Mirima National Park

    Hidden Valley Road

  27. DoSummit

    Mount Cyril

  28. EatRestaurant

    Pump House Restaurant

    Lakeview Dr