Kingfisher Tours
Tours Kununurra
Description
EXPERIENCE THE KIMBERLEY AS AN ADVENTURER, NOT A TOURIST
Kingfisher Tours embraces the adventure of the Kimberley region with our luxurious and exciting tour experiences from the sub-Saharan landscapes of the Bungle Bungle Range to the sub-tropical oases found between grand gorges in hues of red and orange, right out to the exquisite turquoise waters of the Northern Kimberley coast. With Kingfisher Tours, you have the opportunity to experience the uncommon beauty of these landscapes by Air, 4WD and on foot.
We are an ECO and ROC Certified sustainable tourism company with local and aboriginal guided tours leaving you with enriching memories of the Kimberley.
Description
Kingfisher Tours have been operating for 9 years in the Kimberley and we have created unique products that allow our guests to submerge themselves in the landscape, soaking in the ancient knowledge of the region with our knowledgeable guides who share the rich and diverse history of the Kimberley Region; the stories of the land and the Dreamtime are lessons that are not forgotten.
Our ground tours boast local produce and some bush tucker for lunches, or our fresh Mango jams and chutneys from the local farms. Your guides will also point out local bush tucker and medicinal flora in the area. For those of our guests indulging in our overnight packages, your accommodation will be in APT’s Wilderness Lodges in Purnululu and the Mitchell Falls. Being Kimberley locals, we have great relationships with local accommodation providers across the Kimberley and are always happy to organise bespoke journeys for our guests.
Kingfisher tours are very conscious of our pristine wilderness that we live and tour in. As such we have introduced several initiatives to minimise the single-use plastic in the business and continue to encourage other tour operators, in particular our partners to do the same. We also aim to employ local staff from Custodian for Country tour guides to our reservation team, so our guests will be received by a local Kimberley resident.
Our guests always have a window seat when flying so as not to miss any elements of the immersive landscape and our 4WD’s on the ground are air-conditioned Toyota Prado’s.
We look forwarding to welcoming you on board an enriching Kimberley experience with us!
Map & Directions
Shop 2, 20 Messmate Way, KUNUNURRA, WA, 6743, Australia
Directions
Kingfisher Tours head office is located on the corner of Messmate Way and Konkerberry Drive in the main street of Kununurra.
We are sandwiched between Corner Side Cafe and Wild Mango Cafe.
We also fly out of Broome and Darwin.
Map
Cancellation Policy
Operation Dates/Seasonality
Kingfisher Tours operate between April 1st -September 30th annually or subject to National Park opening and closure dates where they fall within this period. National Park opening dates may be affected by the weather. Kununurra and the Kimberley Regional is subject to a monsoonal season from December – March annually (The Wet Season). Please be aware the roads and airstrips may be inaccessible in the early stages of the season due to flooding.
Mitchell River National Park is not accessible until May 1st annually.
Booking and Cancellation policy
Bookings may be made by telephone email online via website or through agent connected rates on Rezdy and will receive a Rezdy Confirmation number from Kingfisher Tours when booked.
Payment Terms
Tour and Accommodation bookings require a 20% deposit within 7 days of the order otherwise the availability will be released. Full payment is to be made 30 days prior to the tour date. Payment can be made via Visa Mastercard or direct credit. Payment not made 30 days prior to booking may be cancelled and the 20% deposit will be forfeited to cover administrative costs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing and following terms apply:
• Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the departure date the full deposit (being 20%) is forfeited. You may request the deposit be held in a voucher to be used within 12 months of cancellation.
• Cancellations received between 15 and 30 days prior to the departure date 50% of the total cost is forfeited.
• Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to the departure date including “no shows” 100% of the total cost is forfeited
Additional banking costs may apply if transaction fees have been incurred in the elected payment process.
All cancellations made by Kingfisher Tours will be fully refunded.
We strongly recommend that all customers take out travel insurance.
Travel Restriction Cancellation Policy
The customer shall comply with all Government (Federal and State) COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for entry into Western Australia or to access the operator's premises event or service. Where the customer does not meet a vaccination or testing requirement:
(a) prior to departure from the customer’s home location the customer will forfeit any and all monies paid; or
(b) for entry to the event or venue or access to the service the customer will not be granted entry and will forfeit any and all monies paid.
Where the customer cancels due to travel restrictions other than vaccination or testing requirements the customer will be contacted and offered a refund or credit note (to be used within 12 months of cancellation) where such an offer is at the absolute discretion of the operator. The operator reserves the right to withhold up to 20% (the deposit) of the total booking to cover administrative expenses and other losses dependent on when notice of cancellation is given by the customer.
We strongly recommend that all customers take out travel insurance.
Where sudden COVID19 restrictions impact on a booking within 7 days of the tour then terms may be adjusted to refund the guests money where third-party payments are able to be recuperated. We request a 3-month window to apply refunds for these tours.
Force Majeure
Where tour schedules are cancelled or accommodation is inaccessible due to a ‘Force Majeure’ (translated as "superior force”) the Terms and Conditions of cancellation will be reviewed for the existence of force majeure provisions. This event may include an act of God war strikes civil commotions epidemics or pandemics as declared by the Australian and Western Australian governments. If such a declaration is made then all bookings will be put into credit until such a time that the Federal government of Australia declares it is safe to resume business.
Minimum/Maximum Numbers
Dinner bed and breakfast rates are twin share; single supplement prices are available.
Minimum numbers apply to some tours please check specific terms and conditions of the tour being booked.
Day and overnight tours require minimum passenger numbers which will determine the availability of the tour. A minimum of 4 passengers or the equivalent cost is required on most tours. Maximum numbers will vary depending on availability of aircraft or capacity of ground tour vehicles and accommodation. No tour will exceed a maximum of 12 guests.
For tour packages (an itinerary package created that incorporates multiple tours) a minimum of 4 passengers or the equivalent cost is required to confirm a tour booking unless the tour is already confirmed to run.
Please call our reservations team to check availability for one passenger.
Third Party Details
Ground tours in the majority of locations are provided by Kingfisher Tours expert guides. Our accommodation at the Mitchell Falls and Purnululu National Park is with APT Wilderness Lodges.
We have 3rd party operators at Argyle Diamond Mine – these are Luridgii Tours and Lake Argyle Cruises; for Ord River and Lake Argyle Tours – these are Lake Argyle Cruises and Triple J Tours and Mirima walking tours and Waringarri Arts centre tours – this is Waringarri Arts Tour guides. They are selected for the quality and professionalism of their services.
We believe that tourism is better provided as a quality of product rather than quantity of options available and where we believe the service is being adequately provided we would prefer to partner with our local community and tourism fellows. This allows Kingfisher to deliver the highest quality of products to our guests.
Bungle Bungle and Mitchell Falls APT Wilderness Lodge is committed to an environmentally sustainable operation within Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle) World Heritage Listed area and Mitchell River National Park. They use best practice facilities renewable energy and state of the art waste management systems.
Departure requirements
Tour package passengers must be at the aircraft departure point / tour departure point 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Kingfisher Tours offer passenger pickups and drop offs at all local accommodation houses. This does not include Lake Argyle which is a 75KM drive from the Kununurra Airport.
Guides and Pilots will advise passengers of the latest time of departure from remote airfields. Delays in departure may result in aborted flights and additional costs for accommodation.
Validity of Rates
Prices quoted are subject to change and are in Australian dollars (AU$).
Infant 0-2 years old
Child 3-12 years old
Adult 13-62 years old
Senior 63 + years old
Passengers with Disability
Kingfisher Tours will provide every possible assistance to mobility challenged passengers. Please advise the type of assistance that would be required when making a booking. Wheelchair access room and ensuite is available on request. Staff are not permitted to lift any passengers.
Luggage Allowance & Personal Items
All care is taken but no liability is accepted for damage to personal items brought on tour.
For all accommodated stays a soft-pack bag consisting of limited clothing to include a warm jacket and pants for cooler months hat with brim joggers or sturdy walking shoes (not leather soles) toiletries and personal items insect repellent sunscreen photographic equipment torch and a small water bottle. Maximum 10kg per person on flights.
Medical
Kingfisher Tours staff are all Senior First Aid trained and carry emergency first aid kits on tour.
We are in a remote area and passengers on medication should take their medication with them.
Itineraries
Whilst it is our intention to deliver the itinerary of your choice unforeseen circumstances such as the nature of the terrain fire unseasonable weather national park area closures and so on may impact on travelling conditions and therefore make it necessary to alter touring with little or no notice.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included in your holiday package. You are required to purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking that includes (without limitation) coverage for the cost of your holiday package medical expenses loss of luggage cruise and land content and airfare charges that may occur due to cancellation impossibility of performance or other frustration disruption loss of deposit or strikes.
Smoking
Government regulations forbid smoking in tourist vehicles and inside accommodation.
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