About this tour
Explore the Ord River's remote lagoons and creek systems aboard a quiet electric boat with just three other passengers. Steve, a 17-year Kununurra resident, runs this personalised tour that adapts to what you want—whether that's bird spotting, photography, swimming, or simply drifting through landscapes most tour boats can't reach. Two to five hours depending on your interests and schedule.
Highlights
- Silent electric motor gets into shallow lagoons inaccessible to larger vessels
- Maximum four passengers for intimate wildlife viewing and photography
- Local guide customises route based on sightings and your preferences
- 360-degree canopy folds down for unobstructed sightlines and camera angles
- Freshly made bush tea or cold drinks included with muffins
- Binoculars provided for bird and wildlife spotting
- Stop to swim or investigate curiosities along the river
What to expect
You'll board a 5.3-metre vessel with Steve at the helm, moving soundlessly through the Ord's waterways. The lack of engine noise means wildlife stays put rather than fleeing, and conversation flows easily. Depending on conditions and what appears, you might glide past brolgas wading in shallows, follow a barre of crocodiles, or anchor in a lagoon for photographs. The boat's low profile and shallow draft let you explore creeks and inlets larger tours skip entirely. Morning or afternoon tea breaks punctuate the journey. If something catches your eye—a bird, a swimming hole, a geological formation—Steve will adjust course.
Good to know
Requires basic balance and agility to board. No onboard toilet, so plan accordingly. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Service animals welcome. Suitable for all fitness levels. Minimum two passengers; tours run 2–5 hours based on your schedule and interests.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.