DESTINATION KUNUNURRA: A week is NOT enough! | Oasis in the East Kimberley

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
  • “A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” - Lao Tzu
    Kununurra is the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and is a very long way from just about everywhere! On arrival into town, we paused for a mandatory Covid test, then headed straight to Ord Valley Delight (HipCamp) for a peaceful 3-night isolation stay.
    Finally free to explore, we enjoyed losing ourselves in the vast, rugged red landscape, remarkable waterways and lush farmlands around Kununurra ... surprising & awe-inspiring!
    It's easy to see why a week is not long enough with Kununurra being jam-packed with unique places to visit and things to see including -
    Hoochery Distillery is the oldest operating legal still in WA
    Kelly’s Knob with panoramic views over the town and surrounding ranges
    Ivanhoe Crossing is an iconic causeway built over the mighty Ord River
    Zebra Rock Gallery with its unique stone pieces
    Lake Argyle is a vast freshwater lake nestled amongst the rugged billion-year-old landscape
    Lake Kununurra a haven for swimmers, anglers, bird watchers and water sports enthusiasts alike
    Mirima National Park is often described as the mini-Bungles
    Ord River Diversion Dam designed to divert water from the Ord River onto the Ivanhoe Plain for irrigation
    Argyle Homestead Museum originally built in 1895 by the Durack family
    Two local secrets earmarked on WikiCamps (ssshhhh)
    Time to hit the road!
    Michelle & Michael - The travel addicts

КОМЕНТАРІ • 22

  • @michaelhayden725
    @michaelhayden725 Рік тому +4

    This was my home for three years, from 1978 to 1981. Must schedule a return visit.

    • @TravelBugTherapy
      @TravelBugTherapy  Рік тому +1

      I'm sure things have certainly changed a bit since you were last there!

  • @garyhankinson5695
    @garyhankinson5695 2 роки тому +1

    Always love it when one of your videos pop up. You guys explore a town better than anyone. 😊

  • @itsmebrenda
    @itsmebrenda 7 місяців тому

    Thank You . Beautiful place .

  • @jwrathall
    @jwrathall Рік тому +1

    Am I the only one who noticed the saloon doors squeaked at the exact same time, pitch and perfect 4th interval as the background guitar music at 02:23?! I'm simply in awe.

  • @johnwilliams3555
    @johnwilliams3555 9 місяців тому

    The story of the over use of Sandalwood production is interesting.

  • @videovoer8130
    @videovoer8130 5 місяців тому

    Would love to travel here one day

  • @alexanderwright9064
    @alexanderwright9064 4 місяці тому

    Such beautiful country.Spoiled by caravan eyesores
    Satellite dishes and generators

  • @farminginaustralia628
    @farminginaustralia628 2 роки тому

    Just been there the highlight of the trip - if you go north make it your base I could live there

    • @TravelBugTherapy
      @TravelBugTherapy  2 роки тому

      Totally agree!! We loved Kununurra too, but not sure if we would survive a Kunna summer 🥵♨🌞

    • @mollymuch2808
      @mollymuch2808 3 місяці тому

      The wet season is pretty awful
      The heat is almost unbearable

  • @fraser7910
    @fraser7910 8 місяців тому

    Does it wifi in there?

  • @johncorlett3699
    @johncorlett3699 Рік тому

    watched some overt drug deals in coles car park 5 pm yesterday, kid on a bike supplying

  • @tower961985
    @tower961985 Рік тому

    I might go to live there for a work , how much safe the place is ?????

  • @dalemiller5893
    @dalemiller5893 Рік тому

    Just like Alice springs, don't leave your home or you Will BE SORRY.

  • @willy4571
    @willy4571 25 днів тому

    SEE ALOT OF FADED AND WARNOUT SIGNS TELLING PEOPLE WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT😥😥

  • @dangerboy1111
    @dangerboy1111 8 місяців тому

    need more development its not enough wa australian government not showing intrested here

  • @annadelvey2010
    @annadelvey2010 Рік тому +2

    The town of Kununurra is not safe. A lot of looters, broken glasses on the roads, people throwing rocks on cars, drunk, shouting /screaming, loud music the whole night, etc etc. entitled people could be lawless!
    If only, the local government have stricter rules and regulations in the Kimberley region, people will stay abit longer.

    • @Compromised-yk9mc
      @Compromised-yk9mc 13 днів тому

      Safer than East LA, Portland, much of Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Detroit.

  • @kerriefearby9542
    @kerriefearby9542 Рік тому +3

    Great video except for the God awful music.