Savannah Way, Part 5, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: Oct 30th, 2006
KununurraKununurra is the perfect base for Kimberley adventure. Tourists can take a four-wheel drive tour, lake and river cruises, light plane or helicopter flights over some of the most spectacular landforms in the world, or just relax after a day chasing the big Barramundi!
Nearby tourist highlights include: Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley); Drysdale River National Park; Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve; Ord River; Kelly's Knob Lookout; Ivanhoe Crossing; Diversion Dam; Black Rock Falls; Zebra Rock; Lake Argyle Homestead; Lake Argyle.
Purnululu National Park
The Bungle Bungle Range, in Purnululu National Park, is one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia. From an aircraft, the Bungle Bungle Range is an imposing sight.
There are few facilities and no accommodation; visitors must carry in all food and water. Most visitors camp for several days so it is essential to be well equipped.
You can camp at Walardi and Kurrajong campsites. The park is open only between April and December 31 (weather permitting).
El QuestroA million acres in size, El Questro is located on the eastern perimeter of the Kimberley region, and extends for approximately 80 kilometres into the heart of the region.
Animal, fish and bird life congregate in the rivers and waterholes of which El Questro boasts four major river systems - from fresh water springs to the lazy salt water estuaries in the northern part of the property.
Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park is open from April 2006 - 31st October 2006 (closed at other times of year due to the wet season).
Hall's CreekHalls Creek is a small, predominantly Aboriginal settlement. Located 2977 km from Perth and 423 metres above sea level it is roughly midway between Kununurra and Derby.
It services the ever-increasing tourist trade with a hotel, motel, caravan park, two roadhouses and a number of tours to the Bungle Bungles and Wolfe Creek Crater.
FURTHER INFORMATIONBungle Bungle Wilderness CampTented cabin. Dinner, bed & breakfast from $195 a person twin share.
Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park 3 nights at Emma Gorge Resort $315 a person twin share.
3 nights at El Equestro Homestead $2268 a person twin share.
