Ord River Explorer Cruise with Sunset
Overview
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6 hours
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Triple J Tours operates exclusively on Lake Kununurra between the Diversion Dam (Kununurra) to the Ord Top Dam (Lake Argyle). Fast-boat cruising, incredible gorge country, an abundance of birdlife and wildlife on Australia's Longest Daily River Cruise - 110km round trip! Completing the day with a striking East Kimberley sunset - there is no better way to spend a day in the Kimberley!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
If you have been fortunate enough to visit Lake Argyle already, or you are an avid photographer chasing incredible scenery in changing light, take a cruise up and down the river on Australia's Longest Daily River Cruise - the Ord River Explorer! Be taken by coach at 11.30am to the Marina and one of Triple J's modern vessels. Then it's out into the East Kimberley wilderness, 55kms gliding over an iconic outback waterway, scanning the landscape for birds and wildlife, maybe a freshwater crocodile sunning itself on a rock. The last 15km of the cruise is an exhilarating one with fast-flowing water and narrow paths before arriving at the Ord Top Dam (& you get to experience this twice!). Gaze in awe at the man-made spectacle that made this thriving ecosystem possible, before turning and heading back downstream to a riverside camp for afternoon tea. Nearing Kununurra, appreciate the immense beauty of a Kimberley sunset whilst still out on the water. You will be returned to your pick up point at the conclusion of the tour.
What‘s Included
Pumpkin scones, cake and/or a muffin on the banks of the river.
Argyle Downs Homestead Museum
Please have lunch before departure.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Ord River Explorer Cruise with Sunset
Pickup included
Reviews
262 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best boat ride experience ever
KerrieGai,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff, boat driver and guide was amazing 👏 From Ord Top Dam for 55klms of awesome, scenery, birds, bats, crocs, his wealth of information was endless, would highly recommend, when visiting Kununurra.
Wonderful day cruise :)
alicehA4986HS,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day on board with our guide Mabo. Just a small group of 10, which was nice. Very knowledgeable commentary and local anecdotes. Great wildlife/bird spotting too! Great value for money, with a yummy afternoon tea included. The amazing sunset topped off our day!
Amazing day on the Ord River with Triple J tours!
Deb E,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our cruise on the Ord River, Will was an awesome, funny & informative tour guide & our captain for the day. We would highly recommend the J4 cruise as you get to do the cruise both ways all the way from Kununurra to the Lake Argyle dam wall & experience so much wildlife & beautiful scenery along the way. We loved the afternoon tea camp site & the food was so yummy, thanks to the cook for the pumpkin scones & muffins plus the fresh fruit. Well done Triple J 🤩
Great experience
C3975YCjamesb,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the cruise. Beautiful scenery and Will the skipper was fun, informative and a very good captain of the boat. Would recommend it to everyone. A highlight.
Great Afternoon on the Ord
markcL2577PU,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a trip down the Ord back to Kununurra with Will. Had a great afternoon with Will's numerous and informative commentary. Afternoon tea was excellent with cupcakes, fruit and pumpkin scones. Saw a number of freshwater crocs as well as sea Eagles and their nest. Great fun!
Great boat trip up Lake Kununurra
robertaB4313IF,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Chris our skipper for great day Plenty of AC, Freshwater crocs, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Azure Kingfisher, Pied Cormorants, colony of bats etc etc
Amazing
cougnaudb,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb cruise, very comprehensive, I recommend. One downside, for non-English speaking audiences, it would be good to have a translation of what is said, for example, through a translated support in French via AI, which is very inexpensive.
Ord River Sunset cruise
Gail H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative & interesting tour of Ord River. Trevor & Brad were great. Would highly recommend this if you’re in Kununurra.
Magical River Explorer
michaelkart,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and very informative trip. Great guides Trevor and Brad. Stunning scenery
A GREAT DAY ON THE LAKE
Lizzy0355,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a most amazing day from beginning to end. It was nice to be picked up from our Hotel and returned at the end of the tour, thank you driver. The boat trip was very informative and fun - thank you Chris for sharing your knowledge. It was great to see the wildlife, especially the crocodiles. To end the tour with the sun setting was perfect. Thank you too to the lady who made the afternoon tea, which was most welcome. Would highly recommend this cruise.
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