Voyages El Questro Homestead
Property Information:
The El Questro Homestead is an exclusive retreat cantilevered over the magnificent Chamberlain River, where you'll enjoy absolute luxury, contrasted by the rugged Kimberley landscape. Catering to the most discerning guests, friendly staff provide the highest standards of service and cuisine. Choose from a selection of enticing dining locations, from a private cliff top to the Homestead's spacious verandahs.
Decorated with artefacts and antiques collected from Indonesia and tropical Australia, the Homestead boasts a swimming pool, spa and tennis court set in lush, tropical gardens. Beautifully appointed, air-conditioned bedrooms have private bathrooms and verandahs, with relaxing views of the garden and river.
FEATURES:
- 5 twin/double king bedrooms and 1 double king (serviced daily)
- En suite bathrooms
- Air-conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Tennis court
- Bar
El Questro has fast become a highly desirable and unique destination to host your special event. From meetings and incentives to conferences and exhibitions, El Questro can help you achieve your objective, with the Kimberley Outback providing a distinctive and memorable backdrop.
From 2 to 8 day itineraries for groups as small as 12 and as large as 90, to 3 day retreats for international delegates, who are yearning for a taste of the Outback as a pre/post destination. El Questro will tailor an itinerary to suit, including your choice of some or all of the many attractions found outside El Questro's boundaries, within the East Kimberley region. Also, the Northern Territory and Broome offer alternative stop-over options on your way to El Questro. The extent of your El Questro itinerary is limited only by your imagination.
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Accommodation Information:
CHAMBERLAIN SUITE
Cantilevered over the Chamberlain Gorge, the Chamberlain Suite offers sublime panoramic views and features a wrap-around verandah with floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the magnificent sunset and sunrise over the gorge. The verandah boasts a relaxing lounge and dining area.
The Suite is stylishly decorated with rustic authentic Australian furnishings, is air-conditioned and offers a large wardrobe area, a modern bathroom with double shower and an outdoor private double deluxe bath overlooking the Chamberlain Gorge. Other features include a personalised mini-bar catering to guests' individual requirements and tea and coffee making facilities.
CHAMBERLAIN GORGE ROOM
Chamberlain Gorge Rooms are perched above the Chamberlain Gorge and feature a private deck with lounge furniture overlooking the gorge allowing guests to relax in total privacy. All rooms are stylishly appointed and feature a modern ensuite bathroom with a private outdoor bath offering views over the gorge. The rooms are air-conditioned and include a personalised mini-bar catering to guests' individual requirements and tea and coffee making facilities.
HOMESTEAD ROOM
Homestead Rooms feature modern bathrooms and furnishings. Each room has a private verandah overlooking the resort gardens with lounge furniture to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private ensuite bathroom, personalised mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities.
Facilities:- 6 twin/double king bedrooms as all rooms have beds that split
- En suite bathrooms
- Bose Sound System with CD Player and iPod Connectivity in room
- Air-conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Bar
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Location Information:
GETTING THERE
By air or road
Regular flights are available from all major Australian capital cities to Kununurra via Perth or Darwin with Qantas.
Private VIP jet services are available from Sydney and Melbourne, direct to Kununurra. For more information, please contact our office.
Kununurra to El Questro
| Scheduled Road Transfers | ||||
| Monday -Saturday | Sundays | |||
| Morning | Afternoon | Morning | Afternoon | |
| Departing El Questro Homestead | 7.45am | 11.45am | 7.45am | 12.15pm |
| Departing Kununurra (must be pre booked) |
10:30am | 2.35pm | 10.30am | 3.05pm |
| Approximate travel times: El Questro Homestead – Kununurra 2 hours | ||||
| Road Transfer Costs - Per person | |||
| 1st April - 31st October 2009 | |||
| Kununurra to Homestead | One Way | Return | |
| Scheduled | $115.00 | $220.00 | |
| Unscheduled (min. 2 persons) | $205.00 | $415.00 | |
| Private Transfer | $270.00 | $545.00 | |
| Homestead to Emma Gorge | |||
| 1 person travelling | $106.00 | $212.00 | |
| 2 persons travelling | $66.00 | $132.00 | |
| 3+ persons travelling | $50.00 | $100.00 | |
| Homestead to Station Township | |||
| 1 person travelling | Complimentary | Complimentary | |
| 2+ persons travelling | Complimentary | Complimentary | |
Helicopter charters are also available - price on request.
Aeroplane charters are available from Kununurra to either the Homestead, Station Township or Emma Gorge.
By Road
El Questro is situated in the East Kimberley, 110 kilometres west of Kununurra by road - 58 kilometres on the sealed Great Northern Highway towards Wyndham, with the remainder on the unsealed and corrugated gravel Gibb River Road.
Up-to-date road conditions and information are available 24 hours a day on 1800 013 314.
We strongly recommend hiring a 4WD vehicle for the duration of your stay at El Questro, so you have the opportunity to explore the property at your leisure. All major car rental companies have offices in Kununurra.
ACTIVITIES
El Questro offers a diverse range of activities for the Ecotourist, Agritourist and Sportstourist alike - whether it's photographing butterflies, fishing for barramundi or 4-wheel driving. El Questro is all about once-in-a-lifetime experiences!
Experience boating on the Chamberlain Gorge, or the relaxing thermal pools of Zebedee Springs. Horse trekking is a fabulous way to observe all kinds of Kimberley wildlife. Accompanied by your El Questro Ranger, you will be introduced to a wide variety of animals, birds and maybe even a saltwater crocodile! A scenic helicopter flight through canyons and gorges, past waterfalls, caves offers unrivalled views of this awesome country.
For all activities involving walking we suggest that you will need a reasonable level of fitness and wear appropriate, comfortable footwear to undertake these activities. If in doubt, please check with our Rangers at the property.
Please be aware that all tours and activities are subject to availability and change due to weather conditions. Minimum and maximum tour numbers may apply.
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