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 The Kimberley: the last frontier….
This is the heart land of the Miriuwung Gajerrong people who are the traditional owners of this land and have maintained their existence to their culture and land for thousands of years.
 Kununurra, the conference location, is an untamed and adventurous gateway to some of Western Australia’s remarkable natural attractions.
The spectacular beauty of the Kimberley spans from wide red earth plains, winding idyllic rivers to crystal waters laced with fish and coral reefs. Located in the northern tip of Western Australia, the Kimberley covers around 421,000km2 – an area more that 3 times larger than England. Despite this colossal land mass only 25,000 people live in the Kimberley, mainly located in the 3 major regional towns of Kununurra, Broome and Derby.
Renowned for this isolation, and for the unique landscape and wildlife abundant there, the Kimberley offers an unforgettable travel destination.
Huge rock formations known as the Bungle Bungles, Indigenous rock art and ancient gorges featuring waterfalls and prehistoric coral are just some of the wonders of this phenomenal place. This history is intertwined with the Kimberley today, where the sustainable luxury industries of pearls, diamonds and wooden gold (Sandalwood) are emerging as major regional industries.
This combination of ancient and emerging, serenity and exhilaration represent the unique Kimberley oasis – a destination that is not to be missed.
More information on the Kimberley
Sites
- Kununurra – Lake Argyle (with a surface area of 1,000km2 this is one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, taking advantage of the region’s high rainfall and reducing the demand for precious groundwater)
- Broome – Cable Beach (one of the most photographed sites in the Kimberley, Cable Beach offers travellers a beach-side paradise with spectacular sunsets, camel rides and eclectic culture)
- Purnululu National Park - Bungle Bungles (includes the Cathedral Gorge)
- Mitchell Falls (With natural spa pools, stunning waterfalls and ancient rock art, Mitchell Falls has incredible cultural and environmental significance to the Kimberley)
- Windjana Gorge (This gorge is home to an abundance of unique Australian animals including waterbirds, corella bats and freshwater crocodiles)
- El Questro Wilderness Park (nestled by the Emma Gorge and designed to be a truly Australian holiday experience)
- Cruise between the Buccanneer and Bonaparte Archipelagos to see the coral reefs, whales and uninhabitable islands in that area
- Enjoy stargazing in the pristine skies of the Kimberley
- Paspaley Pearling (See the creations from one of the world’s most beautiful pearl producers)
- Argyle diamond mine (the Kimberley is the source of approximately 1/3rd of the world’s total diamond production)
 Temperature and climate
May is the start of dry season in Kununurra, typically with clear blue skies and temperatures ranging from 19 degree Celsius minimum to 33 degree Celsius maximum.
Kununurra has a tropical monsoonal climate with two distinct seasons. The wet season is from October to April when most of the annual rainfall occurs and maximum temperatures reach into the 40’s. The rest of the year is know as the dry season, typically with clear skies and day temperatures in the low 30’s, relatively cool evenings and brilliant sunsets.
For further weather information you can refer to the following:
Australian Government’s Bureau of Meteorology - www.bom.gov.au
Weather Zone - www.weatherzone.com.au
Weather Channel - www.weatherchannel.com.au
 Other helpful information and websites
Kununurra Visitor Centre
Lot 75 Coolibah Drive Kununurra Western Australia 6743
PO Box 446 Kununurra Western Australia 6743
Phone: (61 8) 9168 1177
Fax: (61 8) 9168 2598
Email: kununurratb@bigpond.com
Website: www.kununurratourism.com
North West Tourism
Website: www.kimberleytourism.com/kununurra.htm
Kununurra Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Website: www.ordvalleycommerce.com
Tourism Western Australia
Website: www.westernaustralia.com (go to Destinations, Kununurra)
Kimberley Development Council
Website: www.kimberley.wa.gov.au
Ord Valley Muster (fortnight of activities at the same time as the conference)
Website: www.ordvalleymuster.com.au
Or contact the Kununurra Visitor Centre (details above)
To showcase the stunning environment, culture and community of the Kimberley, the conference will be held during the Ord Valley Muster, a regional festival that attracts national dignitaries and entertainers. TFS is a proud sponsor of the Ord Valley Muster alongside companies from other leading regional industries including diamonds and pearls.
http://www.ordvalleymuster.com/MusterIndex.htm
Argyle Diamonds
www.argylediamonds.com.au
Walkabout Australian Travel Guide
www.walkabout.fairfax.com.au/locations/WAKununurra.shtml
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