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A Guide To The Best Kununurra Accommodation
By: ebony muirson
You've seen the pictures, you've done the research and you've booked the flights. Now it's time to choose your ideal Kununurra accommodation for this once in a lifetime Kimberley holiday.(read
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Category : Food, Cooking and Drink
Picking The Perfect Kimberley Accommodation For Your Kununurra Wedding
By: ebony muirson
We all know the mix of thoughts that cross your mind when an invitation arrives for a wedding on the opposite side of the country – especially in the Kimberley WA.(read
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Category : Food, Cooking and Drink
The Best Sunset Locations Near Your Kununurra Accommodation
By: ebony muirson
Reds and oranges, pinks and purples, or perhaps the most vibrant shade of magenta you've ever seen… while the colours themselves hold potential to leave you breathless, one of the most enticing qualities is that a Kimberley sunset is never the same. There is so much to love about watching the sun go down at the end of a day exploring the wilderness…(read
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Category : Travel
10 Unexpected Things You Will Find At Your Self-contained Accommodation Kununurra
By: ebony muirson
1. Plenty of towels
There's no reusing your bath towel as a pool towel and using it to wipe the floors when you stay at our Kununurra self contained accommodation. We provide bath towels and pool towels and towels are replenished as part of our room servicing every 2 days.
2. A beautiful parkjust across the road
Just a short stroll across the road is Kununurra's most luscious park and the tranquil wildlife haven of Lily Creek Lagoon. Facing the water, if you turn right, you'll find Celebrity Tree Park and it's dozens of trees planted by ‘celebrities', its colourful playground, a huge boab, fingerling boat ramp, and plenty of shady spots to sit. It's also a great spot for a jog or to watch the sun go down.
3. Barbecue facilities
Sometimes it's just nice to finish the day in close proximity to your room and enjoy a low-key barbecue by the pool. Our Kununurra self-contained accommodation also includes great poolside barbecue facilities. You'll find all the utensils you need for a cook up in your apartment.
4. A great swimming pool
It might just be the most luxurious swimming swimming pool in Kununurra and the tranquillity is enhanced by a water feature, day bed, luscious gardens, wooden decking, and shaded areas…oh and did we mention the barbecue? Our swimming pool is clean and located in the centre of the facility so it's just a short stroll to and from your room.
5. A caretaker
Living at Freshwater are our caretakers, a couple carefully selected to watch over the property at times when our other staff have gone home. Our caretaker lives onsite and can help you with after hours emergencies or lock outs. They also love sharing a fishing story or two.
6. Plenty to do within walking distance
Located just a short stroll from the town centre, Freshwater is a great spot to base yourself and walk into town to visit our many cafes or shops. It's also located opposite Lily Creek Lagoon and Celebrity Tree Park – two of the best spots for walking or running early in the morning or in the late afternoon.
7. Free internet
Enjoy free wifiwhen you stay at Freshwater. You'll find the wifi password and log in details in your welcome letter on arrival. While you're online, why not pop on over to Trip Advisor and give us a five star rating?
8. Foxtel
Yes… really! We provide free Foxtel to guests staying at Freshwater. Put your feet up at the end of a long day exploring the region and relax with your favourite sport or TV shows.
8. An iron
Every traveller's best friend for when you have just flown in and need a dress, pressed shirt, or blouse to wear to dinner or an important business function. You'll find the iron and ironing board tucked away in your cupboard just waiting to be used.(read
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Category : Travel
Kununurra Hotels – Where To Take Your Children
By: ebony muirson
The adventurous nature of the Kimberley makes it the perfect playground for children and adults alike. Natural attractions located near the hotels in Kununurra are just waiting to be explored but there's also a range of events and activities that cater for children of all ages.
Lake Argyle
The peaceful lake can easily be reached on a day trip from Kununurra hotels and features plenty of lawn area space for the kids to run around and swim. Start with a dip in the infinity pool, which overlooks the lake itself, before hiring out a couple of kayaks, or stand up paddleboards for the day. There's plenty of spots to view the lake itself and various picnic areas perfect for the kids. Finish up with a picnic of fish and chips at the resort before heading back to your Freshwater accommodation.
Teddy bears picnic
Ever year hundreds of parents and children gather at Kununurra' Celebrity Tree Park for the annual Neighbourhood House teddy bears picnic. Perfect for younger children, this one-day event features games, activities, a huge picnic, and music to raise money for the local non-for-profit. If you're kids have left their favourite bear at home, don't worry, Neighbourhood House has a few spares you can borrow for the day.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Every year thousands of children around Australia read the same book at exactly the same time as part of National Simultaneous Storytime, and Kununurra is right in on the action. The local event is held at Kununurra Community and School Library, which also hold a bunch of regular reading sessions and activities for children during the week. Visit the library's website for more.
Neighbourhood House Disco
Get out your dancing shoes and prepare to boogie the night away! This annual fundraiser is held in October at the town's Leisure Centre and is suitable for children of all ages. There's games, dancing, prizes and plenty more to entertain the kids. It's not to be missed.
Kununurra Agricultural Show
This July event is a-buzz with kid-friendly activities from cheap thrills – marvelling at the animals or holding a snake in the pet pavilion, watching equestrian activities, or the dog show – to splashing out on rides and shows bags at sideshow alley. The best of local craft and cooking is on display and there are activities throughout the day for children including circus workshops, a cooking competition and more. The night is rounded out with a glowing fireworks display.
Kununurra Speedway
For thrills and spills to keep older children entertained, head down to Kununurra Speedway to see the town's best racers on the track. Drivers travel from as far as Darwin and Broome to take part in this event. To find out more visit the club's Facebook page.
Celebrity Tree Park
Just across the road from your accommodation is a sprawling green park equipped with great views, a jetty and the best playground the town has to offer. Celebrity Tree Park is named-so because many of the trees at the park were planted by notable visitors – including former prime minister Julia Guillard, Sir Peter Cosgrove, The West Australian travel journalist Stephen Scourfield. It's the perfect place for a picnic, play date or to watch the sunrise or set.(read
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Where To Find Adventure Near Your Kimberley Hotel Kununurra
By: ebony muirson
The Kimberley has long been a destination for those chasing rugged adventure and outback exploration. A number of events scattered throughout the year offer locals and visitors a chance to dabble in some exciting and often hilarious adventure experiences.
Dam to Dam
If you haven't heard of the Dam 2 Dam's premier event The Dinghy Dash, picture dozens of boats tearing down the Ord River at high speed while a helicopter swirls above to capture the action. Held each May, the Dam 2 Dam features a range of high-speed boat races between Lake Argyle Dam Wall and Kununurra Ski Beach. It's a great event coordinated by Kununurra Waterski Club and can be watched either from the bank or on board a relaxing champagne cruise with Triple J Tours.
Kununurra Half Marathon
Run, jog or walk this iconic Kimberley event open to teams of two or four – or brave it solo! The course, of 10km or 21km, starts and finishes at Kununurra Swim Beach along the Ord River and follows Victoria Highway Celebrity Tree Park and back again. Watch the action just opposite your Kimberley accommodation Kununurra or take on the challenge in July – the choice is yours.
Kununurra Campdraft and Rodeo
Thrills, spills and excitement are all part of the action at the Kununurra Campdraft and Rodeo. The rodeo grounds are a short drive from your Kimberley resort accommodation and nestled at the base of the iconic Elephant Rock. It's a beaut spot to watch the sun go down and also home to arguably the Kimberley's biggest rodeo events in June and August. Riders flock from stations around the region to try their hand across a range of divisions, but the boldest even of them all is the open bull ride.
Ord River Dragon Boat Marathon
More than 100 dragon boat aficionados from around Australia make their way to Kununurra in June each year to take part in a group paddle from Lake Argyle to Kununurra Swim Beach. This scenic paddle is not to be missed and takes in the beauty of the Ord in a way simply not possible by boat or air. You're right in the thick of the river's twists and turns and bound to spot a (freshwater) croc or two, plenty of birds, and even fruit bats or kangaroos.
Lake Argyle Swim
Dive into the azure blue waters of Lake Argyle and complete a 10km or 20km swim solo, in a duo or a quad in one of the biggest bodies of water in Australia.The fresh water provides an added challenge with no salt-water buoyancy to hold you up in a lake also home to more than 35,000 freshwater crocodiles. Each team has a skipper and kayaker to guide swimmers' from the deep-water start at the heart of lake argyle to the boat ramp near the resort. The event culminates in the Kimberley's largest sit down dinner at Lake Argyle Resort complete with music and presentations. Registrations for this annual event open in November and sell-out fast - so get in quick to secure your spot in the May event.(read
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The Best Accommodation In Kununurrafor Wildlife
By: ebony muirson
The town of Kununurra was built in the 1960's near the Ord River for its irrigation potential, it is nestled around the stunning Lily Creek Lagoon which feeds off the year roundflowing Ord River.(read
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Category : Leisure and Recreation
