About this tour
A nine-hour aerial circuit departing Darwin Airport that sweeps across the Kimberley's remote interior and northwest coastline before reaching the Bungle Bungles—vast sandstone formations sculpted by twenty million years of geological upheaval. From the air, the striped towers reveal their true scale and colour palette. The route then follows the Ord River gorges to Lake Argyle, a massive freshwater reservoir cradled by ancient terrain. Window seats and bottled water included.
Highlights
- Aerial approach to the Bungle Bungles' striped sandstone towers
- Kimberley outback and rugged northwest coastline views
- Ord River gorge system tracked from above
- Lake Argyle's scale and remote setting
- Fixed-wing aircraft with guaranteed window seating
- Darwin Airport departure and return
What to expect
You'll board a fixed-wing aircraft at Darwin Airport and climb over the Kimberley, tracing the outback's raw geometry before the landscape opens onto the coastline. The Bungle Bungles announce themselves gradually—a ridge of striped pillars rising from the scrub, their layered reds, oranges and creams visible only from altitude. The Ord River appears next, a sinuous thread cutting through gorges. Finally, Lake Argyle spreads below: a vast, still mirror of freshwater surrounded by weathered ranges. The entire journey takes nine hours including flights and ground time.
Good to know
Book with a minimum of two adults. Infants under two fly free but have no guaranteed seat and may sit on a parent's lap. Service animals are welcome. Prams and strollers can be accommodated. Free parking at Darwin Airport. Bring sunscreen and a hat for tarmac transitions.
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.