The Ord Valley Muster and Kimberley Moon Experience attracted thousands of travellers, tourists and TV crews alike to Kununurra this month.

The East Kimberley has certainly been placed in the limelight with consecutive double page spreads in the West Australian’s weekend travel lift-outs and featured on a 30 min episode of Channel 9’s ‘Destination WA’ recently.

​HOT Tours was very fortunate to be able to show the media teams around our unique backyard and gain some exposure at the same time.
‘We have never been so busy’ with tours booking out nearly every day this month, leaving just a few days off here and there to enjoy the beautiful Dry Season camping weather or to give the HOT Troopie a little TLC. We are expecting continued bumper bookings throughout June, July and August which is heartening to see after so many stops and starts over the last 12-18 months.

As a single operator with a single vehicle its hard but rewarding work, and “I always look forward to meeting new and interesting people from all over Australia”. Keep on coming.

Wyndham Bakery - get your Croc Pies here.

4WD in the Wilderness. Many of us dream of a four-wheel drive adventure when visiting a place like Kununurra but it can be an unforgiving place if you don’t know what you are doing. A knowledgable local guide who knows all the spots and a comfortable go-anywhere vehicle can add so much extra value to a day out in the bush.
Ian Harvey, from HOT Tours, runs a range of day and half-day tours around Kununurra. Although he runs tours all year round, Ian reckons the wet season is the best time to visit Kununurra. And being a one-man band means he is very adaptable and can change his tour to suit whatever the conditions are at any given time.
“No tour is ever the same because weather conditions can change from day to day and it’s the best time to see nature in its grandeur. The waterfalls are pumping, the landscape is green and the animal life is prolific,” he says.
Ian picks me up in his specially modified seven-seat Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier. We begin the tour with a visit to Kelly’s Knob lookout, where Ian gives me an overview of the town and where we will be heading.
We are going to explore the area around the Ngamoowalem Conservation Park on the western side of the Ord River, where there are some nice waterfalls flowing at the moment.
Ian’s commentary and knowledge about the country is second only to his knowledge about four-wheel driving. Water crossings, tricky ascents and descents are negotiated with ease and confidence. There are many highlights and thrills along the way.
Among them, a hike to the top of Middle Springs, where we cool off in one of the pools and watch the water cascade down the mountain. Another is a visit to Black Rock Falls, which featured in the ABC drama, Mystery Road. Oh, I nearly forgot to mention the spectacular lunch we enjoyed at Middle Springs.
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Mogens Johansen was a guest of Tourism Western Australia on a HOT Tour late in the Wet Season 2021.  

Copy link below to watch video: ​
​https://thewest.com.au/travel/wa/scenic-routes-excite-the-senses-ng-b881839284z

The 2021 Wet Season is in full swing here in the East Kimberley, with all of our best local waterfalls providing spectacular backdrops whilst enjoying a cool dip. 

HOT Tours is running full day and half day 4WD tours most days of the week. No tour is ever the same as the creeks and rivers rise and fall with the seasonal storms. But don't be put off by a little rain every now and then, as it brings with it cooler temperatures and a greening of the landscape. 

Take a look at our options and book now. Weekend tours may be negotiated by calling Ian: 0407 725259

2020 has undoubtedly been a turbulent year, but despite 4 months of COVID-closure, HOT Tours still managed to showcase the East Kimberley to over 60 groups of visitors to Kununurra.

We appreciate all the advice and support from local businesses, and to customers who chose Kununurra as their "COVID-Getaway" destination - often venturing here for the first time. We live in a unique part of Australia and thoroughly enjoy sharing the incredible scenery, flora and fauna, history and activities the area has to offer.

With the promise of subsidised airfares and direct flights from Melbourne next year, we hope 2021 will give more people the opportunity to enjoy the region and jump on a HOT Tour.  

Season End
​We are now heading off on our own 'tour' of WA but will be taking bookings for our 2021 tours which recommence on January 11th.

A feast fit for a king!  Nothing but the freshest and the best for morning tea when you come on a half or full day HOT Tour. Your guide will make sure that everyone is catered for and that no one misses out. And all served in a unique and pristine bush setting, under the shade of a boab.

The months of October to November are usually referred to as The Build-Up - when daytime temperatures hover between 38-46 degrees. The rain may not come everyday, but when it does come, it brings a cool change and fills the creeks and waterfalls. On our Secret Springs HOT Tour, there is always time to take a refreshing dip to cool off before morning tea.

Great Bowerbird nests are everywhere at the moment! This is a fine example of East Kimberley ingenuity and fine decor - care of the male bowerbird in his efforts to attract a female. White with a splash of green is all the rage around here. Despite the rising daily temperatures (and humidity), there is still an abundance of wildlife activity to witness when you come on one of our HOT Tours.

Stunning views and crystal clear pools - all year round. We have been so fortunate up here in the Kimberley to be able to get out and about to our favourite hideaways throughout this crazy year. Thanks to those people who have taken up the offer of cheap airfares from Perth, we have been able to operate our HOT Tours for the past few weeks to give them a taste of the East Kimberley. We will be running our dry season tours right through to mid-November and with any luck we'll get some early rain to green things up a bit.

Hot Tours is open for business again - officially starting August 3rd to coincide with the influx of visitors the additional flights to Kununurra will bring. We hope! What better way to use those flight credits before they expire, than on a mini-break to the East Kimberley. We are only 3 hours from Perth after all, and there is SO MUCH to see and do up here.

You could fill a week easily and be doing something different and exciting every day. Boat cruising, seaplane sunsets, scenic flights, barra fishing, art and culture, wildlife spotting and of course four-wheel-drive touring with HOT Tours. All you have to do is get here. 

Of course we also welcome our locals without 4WD and those new to town. We'd love to show you around this special region. BOOK NOW!

PS. We have had to scale back or revise some of our tours due to COVID restrictions, so check out our website for the most current tour availability.