Bungle Bungles Flight & Argyle Diamond Mine Tour
122 reviews , updated on : Wed, 05 Feb 2020 This full day scenic safari provides both the sweeping views and close up detail of expansive and rugged landscapes that make the Kimberley famous. In addition we take you to the face of the world�s largest supplier of diamonds. Followed by a buffet lunch at the Argyle Diamond Mine you will learn about the technology and processes that are employed in diamond production.
Tour Highlights
- Ord Irrigation Area
- Carr Boyd Range
- Ord Dam & Lake Argyle
- Lissadell Homestead
- Osmand Range
- Purnululu National Park
- Bungle Bungle Massif
- Argyle Diamond Mine
Tour Info
| Code | SG-X |
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| Duration | 6.5 Hours |
Departures
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| Vehicle | Fixed Wing Aircraft |
| Suitability | 12+ Years |
| Start | Kununurra @ 09.00 am |
| Finish | Kununurra @ 03.30 pm |
Combine the treasures of nature with the treasures of the earth in this fly/drive day tour.
From Kununurra, we fly to the Bungle Bungle Range, then to the Argyle Diamond Mine. We give you the best views of this ancient formation comprising of deep gorges and the well known 'beehive domes' in the 20 minutes we spend over the massif. This scenic flight also offers views over the majestic Lake Argyle and the bordering Carr Boyd Ranges, as well as views of Lake Kununurra, Ord Irrigation Area and Diversion Dam. Next you will fly over and into the Argyle Diamond Mine.
Enjoy a 3.5 hour (approximately) guided ground tour of the mine site. Your guided tour commences with a lunch at the staff village and a visit to the village store where souvenirs and Argyle diamonds may be purchased. We then drive through the processing plant and visit the diamond and local history gallery.
Finally, re-board your aeroplane and continue on the scenic flight home to Kununurra.
** Includes
Flight in air-conditioned high quality aeroplanes - the newest planes and only air conditioned fleet in Kununurra
Courtesy transfer to and from our terminal within Kununurra
Entry and guided tour of Argyle Diamond Mine
Lunch provided at Argyle Diamond Mine
Cold bottled water, Ord Valley sandalwood scented refresher towels, and sweets
Personalised pilot commentary across PA system or personal headsets
Souvenir diamond gift
Includes:
- Flight in air-conditioned high quality aeroplanes - the newest planes and only air conditioned fleet in Kununurra
- Courtesy transfer to and from our terminal within Kununurra
- Entry and guided tour of Argyle Diamond Mine
- Lunch provided at Argyle Diamond Mine
- Cold bottled water, Ord Valley sandalwood scented refresher towels, and sweets
- Personalised pilot commentary across PA system or personal headsets
- Souvenir diamond gift
Note
- El Questro Pick-up/Drop-off on request
- Children under 12 are not permitted on site at the mine.
- 6 Passengers minimum required.
- Safety First -- Tour participants are to wear sturdy, fully enclosed shoes with low heels. Safety hat, vest and glasses will be provided.
- Security -- All visitors to site are required to sign the Conditions of Entry to Designated Areas form. Argyle Diamonds security officers have the right to search any person or personal items on exiting the Designated Area.
- Children -- Argyle Diamonds regulations prohibit children under the age of 12 years from participating in this tour. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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