We’ve become a bit more savvy when booking into a campsite now and ask to choose our own site. Quite often the powered sites are very expensive and you’re crammed into a small space with no views whilst the unpowered sites are spacious and in the best spots. This was the case at the Lakeside Caravan Park, Kununurra where we chose a lovely spot by the lagoon in the unpowered section. The only downside – at night we realised just how many crocs were in that lagoon when we shone a torch.
Ivanhoe Crossing
This is just outside of Kununurra and worth a visit. It’s a concrete causeway across the Ord River. Water flows over it year round but in the dry season it is a challenge for people to cross in their four wheel drives. There are saltwater crocodiles at the crossing and the waters are extremely dangerous but it’s still also a popular barramundi fishing and swimming spot.
Celebrity Tree Park
Ask visiting celebrities to plant a tree in your park and put up a plaque. Here’s Princess Anne’s tree:
There were also trees planted by Baz Luhrmann, John Williamson and John Farnham.
The park also has an impressive Boab Tree. These are common in the Kimberley region. The trees store water in their bottle shaped trunks. The boab nuts are edible and the seeds can be ground down to make flour.
If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, one of the iconic off-road challenges starts here. The Gibb River Road is around 650km long and takes you across to Derby .
