Lake Argyle

Welcome to Lake Argyle, a staggering feat of engineering and a jewel of the East Kimberley. Spanning over 1,000 square kilometers, this is the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. …

We stand now atop the Lake Argyle Dam Wall, the 335-meter-long barrier that holds back over 10 billion cubic liters of fresh water. Completed in 1971, this structure stands 98 meters high and is a masterpiece of rock-fill…

A short distance from the lake lies the Argyle Downs Homestead Museum, a poignant window into the pioneering history of the Kimberley. This stone building is the original 1880s home of the Durack family, reconstructed stone by…

Perhaps the most famous 'Instagrammable' spot in the Kimberley is the infinity pool at the Lake Argyle Resort. Perched on the edge of a cliff, the pool’s edge seems to vanish directly into the blue waters of the lake below. …

To truly understand Lake Argyle, one must get out on the water. A sunset cruise on a vessel like the 'Silver Cobbler' is an essential experience. …

Lake Argyle is home to the highest density of freshwater crocodiles in Australia. While the idea of sharing water with 35,000 crocodiles might sound daunting, these 'freshies' are quite different from their aggressive saltwater…

Our final stop takes us to the fields surrounding Kununurra, which are the primary beneficiaries of Lake Argyle's water. This is the heart of the Ord River Irrigation Area, a region that has become the world’s largest producer of…

As we conclude our journey through Lake Argyle, we are left with a sense of the 'grand scale' that defines the Kimberley. From the massive engineering of the dam wall to the quiet history of the Durack homestead and the thriving…