Completed in 1972 out of locally quarried quarzite, the scale of this immense rockfill dam (99m high) is best appreciated from the shady picnic grounds at the bottom of the far bank. A small hydro plant supplies power to Kununurra and Wyndham.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
24.01 MILES
Noted for its stunning sandstone formations, beautiful desolation and rock art. Pamphlets detailing walks are available at the start of the excellent…
24 MILES
Like a mini Bungle Bungles, the eroded gorges of Hidden Valley are home to brittle red peaks, spinifex, boab trees and abundant wildlife. Several walking…
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre
24.72 MILES
This excellent gallery-studio hosts local artists working with ochres in a unique abstract style. It also represents artists from Kalumburu. A 90-minute…
24.49 MILES
The best view in Kununurra is from this rock outcrop on the town's northern edge. Great for sunrise or sunset.
Ngamoowalem Conservation Reserve
28.29 MILES
Immediately west of Kununurra, stretching to Parry Lagoons, is an area containing many hidden gorges, pools and springs culturally significant to the…
26.62 MILES
Small and remote, this tiny Aboriginal community is home to only 20 people. Tourists are welcome; there are simple campsites and you can participate in a…
Kununurra Historical Society Museum
23.83 MILES
Old photographs and newspaper articles document Kununurra's history, including the story of a wartime Wirraway aircraft crash and the subsequent recovery…
23.01 MILES
Across the highway from the township, Lily Creek Lagoon is a mini-wetlands with amazing birdlife, boating and freshwater crocs.
Nearby Broome & The Kimberley attractions
1.13 MILES
Relocated when the waters rose, this former home of the pioneering Durack pastoral family (who at one time controlled over 15,000 sq km of the East…
22.82 MILES
Lake Kununurra has pleasant picnic spots, a swimming beach at the end of Millington Dr, and great fishing.
23.01 MILES
Across the highway from the township, Lily Creek Lagoon is a mini-wetlands with amazing birdlife, boating and freshwater crocs.
4. Kununurra Historical Society Museum
23.83 MILES
Old photographs and newspaper articles document Kununurra's history, including the story of a wartime Wirraway aircraft crash and the subsequent recovery…
24 MILES
Like a mini Bungle Bungles, the eroded gorges of Hidden Valley are home to brittle red peaks, spinifex, boab trees and abundant wildlife. Several walking…
24.01 MILES
Noted for its stunning sandstone formations, beautiful desolation and rock art. Pamphlets detailing walks are available at the start of the excellent…
24.49 MILES
The best view in Kununurra is from this rock outcrop on the town's northern edge. Great for sunrise or sunset.
8. Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre
24.72 MILES
This excellent gallery-studio hosts local artists working with ochres in a unique abstract style. It also represents artists from Kalumburu. A 90-minute…