Ord River Eco Boat Cruise (minimum 2 passengers)
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The only Silent Electric outboard nature tour on the Ord River Personlaised Tours. We can customise Your tour, Your way. Owner Operator - Your guide Steve is a Kununurra local for over 17 years and takes pride in giving you the best experience possible. With only 4 passengers on a 5.3m boat we can travel into lagoons and creek systems other boats cant get into and with uninterupted views you get to see it all. We can tailor the tour to your specific needs - each tour is different and we can lengthen or shorten the tour depending on the time you have. Want to spend time photographing scenrey or bird life? Silent Tours understands your interests specialising in bird and nature watching as well as capturing the stunning scenery. Silent Tours boat can quickly fold the canopy down for a 360 degree view. Just want to see the sights or perhaps go for a swim? Perhaps you see something interesting on the river. No problem, we can adapt the boat tour for you and any curiosity.
Your experience
Stop 1
Experience Ord River sights and sounds with your guide who specialises in gradual and tranquil tours. Being a small tour of up to 4 passengers we can cater to your needs from stealthy bird photography to heading up to the upper Ord for a look at Carlton Gorge or going for a swim at one of the many swimming spots. Depending on the time of year and day you may see Ospreys, Egrets, Jesus birds (Comb-Crested Jacarnas), King Fishers, White bellied Sea-Eagles, Blue wing Kookaburras, Ord River Turtles, Crocs, Water Monitors and many more.
Stop 2
Elephant Rock - also known as sleeping Buddha and Thethebeleng in the local Miriwoong language, has a unique rock art gallery. There is the option to disembark and walk 3-4 minutes to see the rock art at this location. See the beautiful gum trees. We continue on to Emu Creek to a side of Sleeping Budha not many get to to watch the light conditions of the rising sun illuminate the sandstone rock. There is so much bird life in the small waterways. Binoculars are on board for use and be sure to bring your camera!
Stop 3
Diversion Dam was built in 1963 for the Ord Valley irrigation system
Stop 4
Lily Lagoon formed in 1963 when the Diversion dam raised the river level. The lagoon is the host to many river red gums and bird life that thrive on these trees. A must see anytime of day especially so at sunset.
What’s included
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- On-board restrooms
Meeting and pickup
Google map search celebrity tree park boat ramp - this is at the end of the Old Darwin Road. Look for Silent Tours green nature boat one of the two jettys leading into Lily Creek Lagoon.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Basic balance and agilty required to board boat
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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