Ord River Explorer Cruise: Experience Gorge Beauty, Wildlife and Sunset with Triple J Tours
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183 Ratings
Embark on the Ord River Explorer Cruise with Triple J Tours and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Kimberley. Discover stunning gorges, encounter wildlife, and witness a captivating sunset.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 4 Coolibah Dr - If you have been fortunate enough to visit Lake Argyle already, or you are an avid photographer chasing incredible scenery in changing light, take a cruise up and down the river on Australia’s Longest Daily River Cruise - the Ord River Explorer!\n\nBe taken by coach at 11.30am to the Marina and one of Triple J’s modern vessels. Then it’s out into the East Kimberley wilderness, 55kms gliding over an iconic outback waterway, scanning the landscape for birds and wildlife, maybe a freshwater crocodile sunning itself on a rock.\n\nThe last 15km of the cruise is an exhilarating one with fast-flowing water and narrow paths before arriving at the Ord Top Dam (& you get to experience this twice!). Gaze in awe at the man-made spectacle that made this thriving ecosystem possible, before turning and heading back downstream to a riverside camp for afternoon tea.\n\nNearing Kununurra, appreciate the immense beauty of a Kimberley sunset whilst still out on the water.\n\nYou will be returned to your pick up point at the conclusion of the tour.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
What's Not Included
  • Argyle Downs Homestead Museum
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Triple J Tours run solely on Lake Kununurra, stretching from the Diversion Dam (Kununurra) to the Ord Top Dam (Lake Argyle). They offer fast-boat touring, stunning gorge landscapes, and a plentiful array of birdlife and wildlife on Australia’s Longest Daily River Cruise - a 110km return trip! The day concludes with a stunning East Kimberley sunset - a perfect way to experience a day in the Kimberley!

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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670bettyh
Oct 15, 2023
Great fun afternoon cruise on the Ord - We did the jjj cruise today. Mark (aka Mabo) was our skipper. The explorer with sunset was fantastic. Mabo the skipper had extensive local knowledge on the area, river, birdlife and crocs and made the cruise informative and very enjoyable. He also has a good rapport with others on the river, and is obviously a local identity and a real character. We would recommend this cruise to anyone with an interest in the river or the east Kimberley. We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
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V1845bqdavids
Oct 13, 2023
Don't miss this tour! - This was an outstanding tour and one not to miss in Kununurra. The scenery along the river is beautiful and we were able to see quite a lot of wildlife, but it was the excellent information provided by our boat captain that separated this tour from otherwise we have been on. We highly recommend doing this one.
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N5153varichardb
Sep 15, 2023
TripplJtours forever - What a day, what an experience. Mabo, our boat pilot and guide, was outstanding, as was Hazel, our bus driver to and from the boat. This is a must-do excursion.
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910dianne
Sep 14, 2023
Ord River - Mabo was a great tour operator Very informative kept the crowd engaged the whole trip. Truly an amazing river system Rock wallabies bats crocodiles and birds fish. Thanks Mabo you are a legend.
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Abandjenni
Sep 13, 2023
Fantastic - We thoroughly enjoyed our Ord River experience. The scenery was spectacular, the boat was fantastic and our captain, Mabo, insured we were safe, entertained and provided us with an excellent overview of the area. Then to top it off we were given a delicious afternoon tea and finally treated to a perfect sunset on Lake Kununurra. Thankyou a perfect adventure.
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Z7002zckellim
Sep 12, 2023
Triple J cruises of Lake Kununurra - Just went on the J4 cruise with sunset, and thought it was absolutely fantastic. Special thanks to Justin (Juzza) who was so professional, knowledgeable and articulate, he really went over and above to give us such a great cruise experience. Afternoon tea was really nice too, thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Helen
Sep 6, 2023
Wonderful cruise with everything you could want! - This is the most awesome cruise. A mixture of thrills, information and humour with amazing views of the river the gorge and a Kununurra sunset.
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Jackbq120
Sep 6, 2023
Wonderful Ord River, doesn't get better than this. - My wife and I went on the 6 hour Ord River Tour 55km up to the dam wall and back with Joey as our skipper. What a fantastic day, from start to finish, everything was amazing. The boat is awesome, powered 2 x 350hp V8 Yamaha's, and it powers through the water. The scenery is to die for, as is the wildlife, crocodiles, birds, and more Skipper Joey is a strapping 6 feet tall if you believe him. Provided a wonderful and interesting commentary of the river, the Ord River Scheme, the Dam, and of the Wildlife and Flora. He shared some great dad jokes, too, one in particular regarding how tall he is. So very impressed with the whole day, fro. Bus drivers, the boat and Joey, and of course of the mighty Ord River and its inhabitants. Don't think twice, just do it, you will not be disappointed. Thanks Joey, fantastic day.
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933caseyb
Sep 5, 2023
Enjoyable - Thanks Joey, the tour was fun and informative. Thank your "mother" for the yummy afternoon tea. Lots of bird life and crocodiles to be seen.
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Mtemryan
Sep 2, 2023
Highly reccomend triple j tours Ord River Cruises and guide, Justin. - Pick up at Discovery Park and the day just got a whole lot better. I can't describe all that we saw and info imparted to us by a top notch guide and boat master handlerer, Justin. Your skills at the helm were impressive, your knowledge of your office is phenom. In short, an absolutely brilliant day out. Big fella, you made a great day awesome. Cheers for the day, all of us 4 up front reccomend you come back next season. You have found your purpose, mate. 5 👍's up. 🍻
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