Kununurra, Agricultural town in Eastern Kimberley, Australia.
Kununurra is a working town in northeastern Kimberley built around the Ord River system and irrigation infrastructure. The town has a straightforward layout with farming operations visible from most areas, and water storage lakes dominate the surrounding landscape.
The town was founded in 1960 to support the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, an ambitious project that aimed to transform the region into agricultural land. This development brought infrastructure and population to an area that had been sparsely inhabited.
The Miriwoong Gajerrong people shape the town's cultural life through Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, where over one hundred local artists create and exhibit their work. Visitors can see traditional and contemporary pieces that reflect how the community connects to the land.
The East Kimberley Regional Airport offers connections to major cities like Perth, Darwin, and Broome for those arriving by air. Driving to the town takes considerable time from any direction, so plan accordingly if coming by road.
The name comes from the Miriwoong word Goonoonoorrang, meaning river, which reflects how central water is to this otherwise arid landscape. Today this remains visible in the vast artificial lakes and extensive irrigation networks that crisscross the area.
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