Broome to Kununurra Flights

Kununurra is in the far north of the Western Region of Australia. It is a town nestled amidst scenic hills and mountain ranges of the north-east Kimberly Region. The town  has an abundance of fresh water that is preserved by the Ord River Dam. The town was initiated to aid the Ord Irrigation Scheme.

Kununurra has a very transient population. Farmers and long-staying tourists increase during the dry season with farmers growing melons, Indian Sandalwood, Mangoes, and cotton. 

The name Kununurra is derived from an anglicised pronunciation of the Miriwoong language word Goonoonoorrang which means ‘river’.  

Tip: Birders will enjoy Kununurra because it lies within IBA- Ord Irrigation Area Important Bird Area because of its importance to birds such as estrildid finches.  

Flying from Broome to Kununurra

The Broome International Airport is equipped with good amenities and has flights services to various cities. The airport has operational flights by Skipper Aviation, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Qantas Airlines, and Airnorth. The East Kimberley Regional Airport is more commonly knowns as the Kununurra airport. It operates flights to Perth, Halls Creek, Balgo, Kalumburu, and Darwin. There are seasonal flights to Melbourne too. Flights from this airport include Airnorth, Aviair, and Virgin Australia operated by Alliance Airlines. 

Airnorth flies a non-stop flight from Broome to Kununurra with a flight time of 1 hour and 25 minutes roughly. Qantas and Virgin Australia have stopover flights that have layovers at Perth Airport and Darwin International Airport. Book a cheap flight from Broome with the direct flight to Kununurra option through Airnorth. A Broome-Kununurra flight booking becomes more expensive and cumbersome with additional stopovers. Some Broome to Kununurra flights clock a whopping 40 hours before landing in Kununurra Airport. 

Tip: Flight tickets booked well in advance of travel dates tend to be sold at lower prices, so get them ahead of time. 

Tourism and Sights in Kununurra

Nature lovers can gear up and go to the Ord River Cruise, Mitchelle Falls, and Bungle Bungles at Purnululu National Park. Also, Argyle Lake and Mirima National Park Outlook are great places for nature lovers to see. If you prefer the adventurous route and love getting down and dirty, then you can go canoeing, guided fishing, crocodile spotting, or do thermal spring swimming.  

The town also has the Emma Gorge, the Prince Regent National Park, and El Questro Wilderness Park that are accessible and are a must visit. 

Kununurra is home to some beautiful museums that house Aboriginal Art, and Birdland Art.  

Tip: Make sure to plan rest days or resting time between adventure activities so that your body doesn’t feel burned out before your holiday ends.    

Food and Accommodation at Kununurra

Messemate way, Lakeview Drive, Coolibah Drive, and Ivanhoe Road are some of the locations where you can get some excellent grub like Asian food, steaks, seafood, and coffees.

Kununurra offers beautiful apartments, resorts and bed and breakfast houses that give a warm and fuzzy feeling to their guests. Affordable accommodation can be found around Victoria Highway or Coolibah drive. 

Tip: Temperatures in a single day range from a minimum of 11 C to a maximum of 36 C, so pack accordingly.  

The best place to make your bookings is through the Trip.com website. You will get the best offers and be able to choose from superb package deals while enjoying great ticketingand customer services. Book now and have a splendid holiday.