Cape DomettCape Domett is a part of the isolated coastline North Of Kununurra. It is a popular nesting area for marine turtles.
Northern beachNorthern beaches are normally very isolated, care must be taken if swimming as stingers and crocodiles can be present.
Tidal flatsTides up to seven metres inundate the coastal flats twice daily.
Tidal riversLarge tides seasonally move silt into the river systems building up mud and sand banks. Wet season flooding moves the silt back out off shore.
Water holeDuring the dry season the creeks and rivers retreat to a series of water holes providing habitat for much of the Kimberley's plants and animals.
Water LilyWater Lilies are common on Lake Kununurra.
Osmond RangesRugged sandstone ranges of the upper Ord River catchment.
Gorge countryWet season rains cut deep into the ancient rock of the Carr Boyd Ranges.
Rain forestLivistonia palms.
Lake ArgyleAn inland sea and an important habitat for birds Lake Argyle in now registered as a Ramsar site.
Lake ArgyleFlooded valleys and long dead trees are now a part of a Ramsar site, an important bird habitat.
Lake KununurraAlso a Ramsar site Lake Kununurra directly supplys irrigation water to the ORIA.
Lake KununurraLake Kununurra is an important tourist drawcard for Kununurra.
House boatTourists enjoy a weekend on Lake Kununurra from the comfort of a house boat.
Spillway CreekSpillway Creek running after record rains of the 2001 -2002 wet season.
Wet season floodingIvanhoe Crossing submerged under the swollen Ord River during the 2001 floods.
CultivatingGround is prepared for crops early in the dry season. Here the ground is being cultivated and fertilised in one pass.
Hay cuttingCover crops to reduce erosion in the wet season and maintain soil health are now common in the ORIA. Here a farmer is cutting a cover crop for hay production.
Kimberley fruitThe ORIA produces a wide variety of fruit and grain crops.
MelonsRockmelons, honeydew, watermelons and pumpkin are grown in the
ORIA throughout
Australia's winter.
Crop researchThe Department of Agriculture has a research program looking at plant water use.
Farmer meetingsFarmers regularly meet on each others properties to discuss a range of topics.
Water efficiencyMeasuring of water flow on and off farm to establish on farm efficiency levels.
MangoesMangoes are a popular crop in the ORIA. Harvest is generally from October through to November.
Water samplingWater sampling of trials to reduce pesticides and nutrients moving in water is an important part of research work being done in the ORIA.
Field walkFarmers inspecting weed control in sugar cane trials to reduce pesticide use.
BarramundiBarramundi are popular targets for anglers in Kununurra.
Ord River BarramundiThere is a local slot limit size for Ord River barramundi, fish below 55cm and above 80cm must be released.
CrocodilesSalt water crocodiles are a common sight on the Ord River
Crocodiles'Salties' as they are known as will sun themselves on the river banks in the cooler months.
CrocodilesAlthough they can reach seven metres in length they rarely exceed the five metres length of this one.
CrocodilesFreshwater crocodiles live in the waterholes of the upper catchment.
NAIDOC weekNAIDOC week is celebrated annually in Kununurra.
Water skiingKununurra locals make full use of Lake Kununurra, skiing is a popular past time.
Wakeboarding
One of the many water sports enjoyed on the Lakes.
Storm damageStorms of November can be very destructive to tree crops in the ORIA.
Storm damageA banana plantation destroyed by storm winds.
Water Watch ProgramKununurra District High School pupils sampling the waters of Lake Kununurra down at Ski Beach.
Water Watch ProgramKununurra District High School pupils looking for macro invertebrates species from Lake Kununurra.