About Kelly's Knob
Kelly's Knob is a small hill and lookout on the eastern edge of Kununurra in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley, Western Australia. It offers panoramic views over the town, Ord River, Lake Kununurra and surrounding East Kimberley landscape. Reached by a short, steep walking trail from a car park off Kelly's Knob Road, it is a popular spot for sunrise and sunset viewing and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short but steep walk up a rocky, uneven trail to a summit lookout with 360-degree views over Kununurra, the Ord River valley, Lake Kununurra, farmland of the Ord River Irrigation Area and distant ranges. The site is an open natural hill with a cleared lookout area, directional signage and informal rock seating. There are no buildings or shops at the top. The experience is focused on sightseeing, photography and enjoying the landscape, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Key highlights
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Panoramic 360-degree views over Kununurra, Ord River and Lake Kununurra
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Popular sunrise and sunset viewpoint
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Short steep hike with rewarding views for relatively little distance
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Views of the Ord River Irrigation Area and East Kimberley ranges
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Photography and bird's-eye views of the town and surrounding wetlands