Ord River Eco Boat Cruise (minimum 2 passengers)

5.0 (35 reviews) 2–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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35 reviews

5.0

Emu Creek Sunrise - Ord River Nature Cruise — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The only Silent Electric outboard nature tour on the Ord River

Personlaised Tours. We can customise Your tour, Your way.

Owner Operator - Your guide Steve is a Kununurra local for over 17 years and takes pride in giving you the best experience possible.

With only 4 passengers on a 5.3m boat we can travel into lagoons and creek systems other boats cant get into and with uninterupted views you get to see it all.

We can tailor the tour to your specific needs - each tour is different and we can lengthen or shorten the tour depending on the time you have.

Want to spend time photographing scenrey or bird life? Silent Tours understands your interests specialising in bird and nature watching as well as capturing the stunning scenery. Silent Tours boat can quickly fold the canopy down for a 360 degree view.

Just want to see the sights or perhaps go for a swim? Perhaps you see something interesting on the river. No problem, we can adapt the boat tour for you and any curiosity.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Silent Tours Kununurra

Ages: Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Blueberry muffins
Included: Binoculars
Included: Tea and coffee: We provide either freshly made bush tea or a cold beverage

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board

Itinerary

Ord River

4 h 10 min Admission included

Experience Ord River sights and sounds with your guide who specialises in gradual and tranquil tours. Being a small tour of up to 4 passengers we can cater to your needs from stealthy bird photography to heading up to the upper Ord for a look at Carlton Gorge or going for a swim at one of the many swimming spots.

Depending on the time of year and day you may see Ospreys, Egrets, Jesus birds (Comb-Crested Jacarnas), King Fishers, White bellied Sea-Eagles, Blue wing Kookaburras, Ord River Turtles, Crocs, Water Monitors and many more.
Elephant Rock

20 min

Elephant Rock - also known as sleeping Buddha and Thethebeleng in the local Miriwoong language, has a unique rock art gallery. There is the option to disembark and walk 3-4 minutes to see the rock art at this location. See the beautiful gum trees.

We continue on to Emu Creek to a side of Sleeping Budha not many get to to watch the light conditions of the rising sun illuminate the sandstone rock.

There is so much bird life in the small waterways. Binoculars are on board for use and be sure to bring your camera!
Ord River Diversion Dam

5 min

Diversion Dam was built in 1963 for the Ord Valley irrigation system
Lily Creek Lagoon

20 min

Lily Lagoon formed in 1963 when the Diversion dam raised the river level. The lagoon is the host to many river red gums and bird life that thrive on these trees. A must see anytime of day especially so at sunset.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Google map search celebrity tree park boat ramp - this is at the end of the Old Darwin Road.

Look for Silent Tours green nature boat one of the two jettys leading into Lily Creek Lagoon.

End point

Google map search celebrity tree park boat ramp - this is at the end of the Old Darwin Road.

Look for Silent Tours green nature boat one of the two jettys leading into Lily Creek Lagoon.

Pickup points

Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort
Kimberley Croc Motel
Kununurra Airport
Ibis Styles Kununurra Hotel
Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park
Discovery Parks - Lake Kununurra
Town Caravan Park Kununurra
Hidden Valley Kununurra Caravan Park
Kununurra Country Club Resort
Hotel Kununurra
Best Western Cambridge Hotel Kununurra
Lily Lagoon Resort

and 6 more pickup points

Look for Silent Tours green 4X4 and Boat signage - "Silent Tours"

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.