Ord River
Western Australia · Australia
This tour is our Ord River Discoverer with Sunset in reverse with an additional highlight. After collection from your accommodation at 9am, board our boat at the Marina before setting out on your Ord River journey.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ord River
Welcome to the Ord River, one of the most significant and ecologically diverse waterways in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. As we stand by its banks, you are looking at a river that has been fundamentally transformed…
Listen in the app2The Engineering Marvel: Lake Argyle and the Dams
The modern Ord River is defined by the two dams that control its flow. The first, known as the Diversion Dam at Kununurra, was completed in 1963 to manage water for the fledgling irrigation industry. …
Listen in the app3Canoeing the Ord: A Slow-Motion Safari
For those seeking a closer connection to the river, a multi-day canoe trip is the definitive experience. Traveling 55 kilometers by canoe allows you to experience the Ord at a 'human' pace, noticing the small details that…
Listen in the app4Avian Wonders: Bowerbirds and Lily-Walkers
The Ord River is an ornithologist's paradise. The permanent water and lush vegetation attract an incredible density and variety of birdlife. …
Listen in the app5The Wild Cattle of the Ord
A surprising sight for many Ord River visitors is the presence of 'wild' cattle along the banks. These are the descendants of the Shorthorn cattle that were once driven through the dry riverbeds to the old meatworks in Wyndham. …
Listen in the app6Flora of the Perennial Oasis
The vegetation of the Ord River is a lush contrast to the surrounding savanna. The constant water supply allows for a density of growth that is rare in the Kimberley. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As the sun begins to set over the Ord River, the landscape is transformed. The red cliffs glow with an even more intense fire, and the water turns into a mirror, reflecting the spectacular colors of the Kimberley sky. …
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What is Ord River?
Ord River is a place in Western Australia · Australia with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Western Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -17.4308, 127.9938 |
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