Kununurra Travel Articles

in Western Australia’s remote East Kimberley,you will find Discovery Parks – Lake Kununurra (formerly known as BIG4 Discovery Parks - Lake Kununurra). It is the only park on the edge of the lake, with diverse accommodation from luxury cabins to simple camping site. This is a great spot for fishing with a boat ramp located within the park for easy access to the water. There are loads of facilities at this large park which is very popular. This is a very convenient place to stay for access to nearby tourist attractions like Lake Argyle, Hidden Valley Mirima National Park (mini Bungle Bungles), Wyndam (five rivers lookout), El Questro, Home Valley Station, Emma Gorge etc. We had no trouble finding things to do during our stay in Kununurra.

This Park is within walking distance to the Pump House Restaurant which we found to be a great spot for that pre-dinner drink while watching the magnificent sunsets. The Kununurra Golf Course is along the same road. A cycling and walking track runs all the way into the centre of Kununurra, a great way to explore the town. 

The staff are friendly and helpful. This is a bird watchers paradise and we were lucky enough to see Crimson Finches eating in the grass around the van. They are beautiful little birds and fairly rare - we had only ever seen pictures of these finches before our visit to Kununurra. You may even be lucky enough to see a fresh water crocodile sunning itself in the early mornings.

We stayed at the Lakeside Resort Caravan Park in September and there was plenty of space for our van. This park is on Lily Creek Lagoon which comes off Lake Kununurra. The water level stays fairly constant due to the diversion dam built on the Ord River. Our site was situated overlooking the water and had great views of the lagoon as well as a wonderful vantage point to watch the beautiful sunsets. Plenty of wildlife to watch - we even sighted a freshwater crocodile sunning itself.

Each evening we saw thousands of bats flying overhead on their way to the fruit trees for a nightly feed. Plenty of bird life around the park and we were lucky enough to see Crimson Finches eating in the grass around the van. They are beautiful little birds and fairly rare.

The park has a lovely pool area and this is located next to the bar and outdoor dining space. There are dinner specials on most nights and this restaurant is popular with the locals. The amenities are fairly old but very clean and there is motel style accommodation available at the front of the Resort. The office will happily book tours for you while staying in the park. We enjoyed our stay here and would use the Lakeside Resort Caravan Park again if we are lucky enough to return to Kununurra.

Hidden Valley Mirima Tourist Park can be found on Weaber Plains Road, Kununurra, Western Australia. This Caravan Park is located within walking distance of the Hidden Valley Mirima National Park - also known as mini Bungle Bungles. Take an early morning walk in the Park for great viewsl

Hidden Valley Mirima Tourist Park has plenty of shaded areas and the sites are covered with grass. We found the roads around the park had quite a few pot holes and some areas would be a bit difficult to access when the park was full.  

Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort can be found on Coolibah Drive in Kununurra, Western Australia. This is a beautiful looking park with loads of facilities -

• a covered swimming pool
• clean and tidy amenities
• disabled and family bathrooms
• children's playground,
• well equipped camp kitchens and barbeques
• beautiful tropical, well-maintained gardens
• friendly service
• powered and un-powered sites - shady
• ensuite sites
• luxury cabins 
• tour booking service

The Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort operates year-round and is within walking distance to town, restaurants, cafes and the Visitor Information Centre. They are relatively close to Lake Kununurra and this is one of the nicest looking caravan parks in town - a great place to stay. 

Kimberleyland Holiday Park is located on the shores of Lake Kununurra and can be found on the Victoria Highway, Kununurra in Western Australia. This is a lovely big park with plenty of shade and some beautiful Boab trees. It is walking distance to town and quite close to several restaurants, cafes and shops.

The amenities (three blocks) are clean, and the Park provides - 

• a car wash bay
• covered swimming pool
• two camp kitchens with televisions
• children's playground
• self-contained cabins situated on the waterfront 
• powered sites - some on the edge of the lake
• unpowered caravan and camping sites - very shady
• baby bath
• disabled toilet and shower
• shop with basic supplies
• free gas barbeques
  

You can hire canoes from Kimberleyland Holiday Park and explore the waters of Lily Lagoon and the Ord River - maybe even try fishing for barramundi. The staff in the office will book local tours for you and free pick up can be arranged from the Park.

The sites that overlook the lake are very popular and you will need to book ahead for one of these prime positions. Kimberleyland Holiday Park looks like a very nice place to stay and we found the staff to be friendly and helpful.