About this tour
A nine-hour fixed-wing flight from Darwin takes you deep into remote northern Australia, sweeping across the Kimberley's rugged interior to Bungle Bungles National Park. These 20-million-year-old sandstone domes rise in striped layers—orange, ochre, and rust—across a sprawling wilderness. From the air, their true scale becomes apparent. The route then traces the Ord River's gorges before revealing Lake Argyle, a vast freshwater expanse rimmed by ancient red country. This is outback geography revealed properly: from above.
Highlights
- Aerial view of Bungle Bungles' striped sandstone formations
- Twenty-million-year erosion landscape from aircraft perspective
- Ord River gorge system unfolding below
- Lake Argyle's scale across the remote interior
- Kimberley region wilderness from start to finish
- Window seat guaranteed for sightseeing
- Free parking at Darwin Airport
What to expect
You'll depart Darwin Airport in a fixed-wing aircraft with a guaranteed window seat. The flight heads northwest, crossing vast tracts of red earth and spinifex before the Bungle Bungles materialise below—their beehive shapes and banded colours unmistakable from altitude. You'll circle the formations long enough to grasp their dimensions. Next, the pilot follows the Ord River's winding canyons deeper into the outback, building anticipation for Lake Argyle. This inland sea appears suddenly against the arid landscape, its blue expanse a stark contrast to surrounding desert. The journey home retraces the same route, giving fresh perspectives as light shifts.
Good to know
Minimum two adults required for the tour to proceed. Infants under two fly free but may share a lap if seating is limited. Service animals are welcome. The 9-hour duration includes all flight and ground transfer time. Bring sunscreen and a hat for ground stops. Window seats are reserved for all passengers.
Frequently asked
- How long does Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin take?
- Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin runs for approximately 9 hours.
- How much does Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin cost?
- Prices start from AUD $2660 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.