Ord River Cruise & Culture with Triple J Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels with minimal physical exertion required.
Overview
Cruise 55 km along Western Australia’s Ord River with Triple J Tours, spotting wildlife and touring historic sites. This 6.5-hour trip combines nature, culture, and riverside dining.
Ord River Experience with Riverside Lunch (J2)
$249.50 Adult, $198 Children | 9:00 am Daily | 6.5 Hours | April to October
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About This Adventure
Embark on a breathtaking 6.5-hour cruise along the stunning Ord River, where you'll encounter diverse wildlife and lush landscapes, with a chance to spot crocodiles. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a riverside camp, visit the impressive Ord Top Dam, and explore the historic Durack Homestead Museum.
Cruising this spectacular waterway, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way and maybe even spot a crocodile!
Rates
Adults (16 - 60 years old): $249.50 Senior (61+ years old): $237 Child (3 - 15 years old): $198
About
Working in reverse from our Ord River Day Tour, you will be collected from your accommodation at 9.00am before boarding your Triple J Tours boat from the Marina. Cruising this spectacular waterway, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way and maybe even spot a crocodile! Stopping at one of our Riverside Camp’s for a sumptuous buffet lunch we will then have you cruising up to the Ord Top Dam – an imposing sight when finding yourselves at its water line base on the Lake Kununurra side! Board our coach for a drive across the Ord Top Dam and a stop at a scenic lookout. As we leave the Lake Argyle town-ship, we will make a short stop at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. The Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and used the original Homestead stone. Re-boarding the coach, we will return you to your accommodation in Kununurra.
Duration
6.5 hours
About Kununurra
Parking is strictly limited at our office and marina locations hence we offer the door-to-door service at your Kununurra hotel, caravan park or resort accommodation. After collection from your accommodation, and depending on your tour selection, you will either be taken for a 70km coach tour to Lake Argyle or just 5km (by coach) to one of our vessels at the Marina. From each location, you will join the longest daily river cruise in Australia - a 55km boat ride on the Lake Kununurra section of the Ord River.
We pick up from, Local Hotels, Caravan Parks, Backpackers & Resorts Kununurra, WA 6743
Dress Code
Remember to bring your camera, hat, sunglasses, sun screen. Warm clothing may be required May to September. Bathers and towel October to March.
Other information
During the months of October to March this tour will operate subject to minimum numbers.
Adventure Tips
Bring Sun Protection
Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to guard against strong Australian sun exposure during the cruise.
Camera Ready for Wildlife
Keep your camera or binoculars handy for spotting freshwater crocodiles and abundant bird species along the riverbanks.
Dress in Layers
Morning temperatures can be cool from May to September; layers help keep comfortable throughout the day.
Limited Parking Available
Use the convenient door-to-door pick-up service from your Kununurra accommodation to avoid parking issues at the marina.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Freshwater crocodile
- Varied bird species including cockatoos and kingfishers
History
The Durack family were early settlers who established cattle grazing along the Ord River, shaping the region's pastoral history.
Conservation
Triple J Tours supports sustainable tourism practices to protect the Ord River’s delicate ecosystems and cultural landmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Camera
Capture stunning landscapes, wildlife, and historic sites throughout the trip.
Sun Hat
Protects your face and neck from the strong sun on open water portions of the cruise.
spring specific
Light Jacket
Helps regulate warmth against morning or evening chills along the river.
fall specific
Insect Repellent
Keeps biting insects away, especially near the riverside lunch camp.
summer specific