The town of Kununurra is located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range and Purnululu National Park. Kununurra is also the starting point for many visitors to the Ord River Irrigation Scheme.
The town has a tropical climate and is situated on the Ord River. Kununurra was originally established as a station on the Ord River in the early 1900s. The town was later developed as part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme in the 1960s.
Kununurra has a population of approximately 4,000 people and is the largest town in the East Kimberley. The town is a popular tourist destination and is well known for its fresh produce and beautiful scenery.
Kununurra is located approximately 2,400 kilometres from Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. The town is accessible by road, air and river. Kununurra has an airport and is serviced by regular flights from Perth. The town is also the terminus of the Great Northern Highway.