Discover Kununurra

A trip to Kununurra can be planned around different interests: ancient sandstone formations, walks, a view over the town, an art tour or seasonal markets. This selection takes you from time spent in the landscape and active pursuits to a guided cultural experience and local produce.

Sandstone and walks in Mirima National Park

Mirima National Park lies on the eastern edge of Kununurra. Its sandstone formations are 350 million years old; this age puts their history into the context of a very long geological timescale. The park has numerous walks of varying lengths and difficulty levels. When planning, you can weigh up both factors together: Which route fits into your day, and what level of challenge suits your travel group? If you’re travelling with several people, compare the individual walks by length and difficulty before adding one to your day’s plans.

A circuit with a view at Kelly’s Knob

Kelly’s Knob offers a different, clearly defined nature outing. The highest lookout point can be reached from the car park via a 1.2-kilometre circuit. From there, you can enjoy a 360-degree view over Kununurra. This can be compared with the walks in Mirima National Park: there, you can choose from routes of different lengths and difficulty levels; at Kelly’s Knob, the circuit leads to a specific viewpoint. You can consider whether you’d prefer to choose between different types of walks or use a specific circuit as a guide for your day.

Mantha and damper on a tour

A tour of Waringarri Arts Art Centre includes a Mantha, a traditional welcome, as well as a tasting of homemade damper. The welcome and tasting are two specific elements of the tour experience. Unlike a walk, this is centred on a guided cultural experience with a tasting. If you’d like to include culture and food alongside nature experiences in your travel plans, this tour offers a distinct focus. You can consider it as an activity alongside the walks and viewpoint.

Kununurra Markets: a seasonal visit to Whitegum Park

Kununurra Markets are held every Saturday morning from April to August at Whitegum Park. If you’re travelling during this season, you can set aside a Saturday morning for a possible market visit and check the dates again before your trip. The markets offer locally made arts and crafts, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables supplied by farmers from the surrounding district. What’s on offer may vary by season. The arts and crafts and fresh produce offer two different perspectives on the visit: local creativity and food from the district. The market’s seasonal schedule makes it an activity to plan around your travel dates.

Choose a hotel based on your travel interests

This priority gives your research a concrete starting point. If you’re planning a market visit, take the April-to-August period and Saturday morning into account; you can plan the other activities around your preferred focus. This way, your search for a hotel starts with what you’d like to experience in Kununurra.

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