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East Kimberley Regional (Kununurra) Airport

Kununurra, Australia
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Gateway to the Kimberley's remote wilderness and waterways.

Location
Kununurra, Australia
East Kimberley Regional Airport, known as Kununurra Airport, serves the remote town of Kununurra in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is the primary air link for the area, connecting residents and visitors to major Australian cities and supporting the region's tourism, agriculture, and resource industries. The airport handles scheduled passenger services as well as general aviation, charter, and freight operations. Its role is especially important given the remote nature of the Kimberley, where road travel can be limited or cut off during the wet season. Kununurra is a base for tourism to attractions such as Lake Argyle, the Ord River, and Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles), making the airport a vital entry point for visitors to this scenic and ecologically significant region.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both domestic passenger services and general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Kununurra town centre is primarily via taxi, rental car, or hotel shuttle, as no regular public bus service operates on the route.
Airlines here
Rex (Regional Express) and Aviair operate scheduled services at Kununurra, connecting the town to Darwin, Broome, and Perth among other destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Kununurra Airport serves as a key hub for charter flights into the broader Kimberley and surrounding Aboriginal communities.
  • ›The airport supports significant freight operations, including the transport of agricultural produce from the Ord River Irrigation Scheme.
  • ›Altitude of the airport is approximately 145 metres (476 feet) above sea level.
  • ›The Kimberley's wet season (roughly November to April) can affect road access to the region, increasing reliance on air travel.
  • ›Purnululu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the major tourism drawcards accessible via Kununurra Airport.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

KNX → PERNZ · 100
KNX → PERQF · E70
KNX → BMEQF · E70
KNX → DRWQF · E70
KNX → BMETL · E70
KNX → DRWTL · E70
KNX → PERTL · E70
KNX → PERVA · 100
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City & Place Guide

Red rocks, wetlands, and adventure at the Kimberley's edge.

Kununurra is a remote outback town in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, founded in the 1960s to support the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Surrounded by striking red sandstone ranges, vast wetlands, and the enormous Lake Argyle, it serves as the gateway to some of Australia's most dramatic wilderness landscapes.

Despite its small population, Kununurra punches well above its weight for outdoor adventure. Visitors come for gorge walks, boat cruises, barramundi fishing, and wildlife spotting, including freshwater crocodiles, jabiru storks, and wallabies. The town has a relaxed, frontier atmosphere with a growing tourism infrastructure.

  • •Mirima National Park — mini Bungle Bungles with striking beehive rock formations right near town.
  • •Lake Argyle — one of Australia's largest reservoirs, ideal for cruises and swimming with freshwater crocs.
  • •Ord River — scenic float trips and world-class barramundi fishing along a winding tropical river.
  • •Bungle Bungle Range (Purnululu NP) — iconic striped domes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site worth the drive.
  • •Kelly's Knob Lookout — easy short walk with panoramic sunset views over the town and ranges.
  • •El Questro Wilderness Park — private station offering gorges, thermal springs, and luxury outback stays.

Getting around: Kununurra has no rail service and limited public bus options, so a hire car or 4WD is essential for exploring the region. Local taxis operate in town, but rideshare services like Uber are not available. Many attractions require dirt-road or off-road access, making a well-equipped vehicle strongly recommended.

Best time: Visit during the dry season from May to September, when temperatures are pleasant and dirt roads and national parks are accessible.

Local food: Try freshly caught barramundi cooked at local restaurants, alongside bush tucker-inspired dishes featuring native ingredients like finger lime and quandong at regional eateries.

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