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Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n AAA<\/p>\n Some swimming pools are purposefully designed for greatness and some are just naturally great. The infinity pool overlooking Lake Argyle in the East Kimberley is the latter. A desirable place to cool off in a region where daily temperatures regularly hit the high 30s, the clear, cool water is the initial drawcard, but once you\u2019ve dived in and come up for air, the spectacular view of red Kimberley rock framing the massive Lake Argyle is breathtaking. The water is lovely, but it\u2019s the view that takes the prize.<\/p>\n A pool\/view combination this perfect never goes under the radar for long, and this swimming spot at Discovery Resorts \u2013 Lake Argyle is no different. In 2025 it picked up Travel + Leisure\u2019s award<\/a> for Australia\u2019s best hotel pool, and since then, a resort spokesperson informs me, online searches have spiked.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s not just about the visuals, this pool on the edge of Lake Argyle has something else that\u2019s special. On social media the ultimate swimming pool image is often about $$$ \u2013 a statement that\u2019s as much about exclusivity and access as it is about travel. But that\u2019s not the case here. The pool is located in a place that sums up the quintessential laid-back Australian holiday: a campsite. And the price to experience this oasis as a day guest? $10.<\/p>\n Kununurra is a starting point for many people\u2019s exploration of the Kimberley. Only 70 kilometres south of the town, Lake Argyle\u2019s rugged backdrop and enormous catchment (about 21 times that of Sydney Harbour) makes it an irresistible place to stop and explore. Officially opened in 1972 as part of the Ord Irrigation Scheme, the man-made reservoir is Australia\u2019s second-largest by volume. Although its creation permanently changed the Ord River (with consequent environmental impacts), it has now become an important wetland area recognised by the Ramsar Convention, a global treaty designed to protect and ensure the sustainable use of wetlands. That also means it\u2019s a desirable destination for anyone who likes walking trails, water sports, boating or fishing.<\/p>\n Sign up for the Traveller Deals newsletter<\/p>\n Get exclusive travel deals delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up now.<\/a><\/p>\n Lake Argyle is now home to an estimated 25,000 freshwater crocodiles (the \u201csafe\u201d ones) and 26 species of native fish, as well as waterbirds and much other wildlife. In a part of Australia that\u2019s known for its ancient natural landscapes, this \u201cunnatural\u201d landscape has also become one of the region\u2019s most beautiful holiday spots.<\/p>\n Perhaps that\u2019s why on the day I visit the campsite, despite it being the start of high season, it\u2019s almost deserted. Two people are snoozing under shadecloth by the pool, and there\u2019s no-one in the water. Everyone else must be off exploring, hiking, or taking a cruise on the lake. My two companions and I swim to the edge of the infinity pool for the obligatory pic of ourselves with the lake as a backdrop, eyes squinting in the harsh sun, and then abandon thoughts of Insta-fame for the joy of cooling off with a view of one of Australia\u2019s most spectacular landscapes. For the price of two coffees, I\u2019ve just hit the travel jackpot. Next time I\u2019m bringing the tent.<\/p>\n THE DETAILS VISIT Related Article FLY STAY Save<\/p>\n You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n![\"You](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/47ec4260c194d03f35106c0ccbffc5818f901ae8.jpeg\")
You can visit the pool at Discovery Resorts \u2013 Lake Argyle with a day pass for $10.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1de98152d4a3def2684444fd0118dbab627089f5.jpeg\")
The water is nice, but it\u2019s the view that makes this pool so special. <\/p>\n![\"Lake](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/53311315e46ee0f52acaf73b3a69b976bcd4cf22.jpeg\")
Lake Argyle is about 21 times the size of Sydney Harbour.iStock<\/p>\n![\"You](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ec3c2ad398f080234effaef5ec905c0f695ca712.jpeg\")
You can camp at Discovery Resorts \u2013 Lake Argyle from $70 a night.<\/p>\n
A day pass with access to the pool, change rooms, toilet and showers at Discovery Resorts \u2013 Lake Argyle is $10. For a longer stay, the resort offers unpowered and powered sites, and studio, one-, two- or four-bedroom cabins. Site facilities include a camp kitchen, laundry room, shared barbecues, a general store, and a restaurant with a beer garden. Unpowered sites from $70, cabins from $331. Discovery Resorts \u2013 Lake Argyle, 525 Lake Argyle Road, Lake Argyle, Western Australia. See discoveryholidayparks.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Enjoying](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cb6db8f207489b6729f6ccddc8344f7734f2c015.jpeg\")
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Virgin Australia offers non-stop flights to East Kimberley Regional Airport (Kununurra Airport) from Perth or fly to Broome or Darwin from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and take a connecting flight with Air North to Kununurra. virginaustralia.com<\/a>; airnorth.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n
Kununurra is an excellent base for exploring the East Kimberley, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Range), the Ord River and the Gibb River Road. In town, don\u2019t miss Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, which offers a range of art and culture tours, a gallery and exhibitions. visitkununurra.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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