El Questro Homestead

Hotel Info

Nestled within the Kimberley’s vast and ancient landscape and hidden amongst burnt-orange cliffs and lush, green lawns sits El Questro Homestead, a pocket of luxurious exclusivity where you’re encouraged to make yourself at home.

This nine-suite hideaway is surrounded by avenues of frangipani trees and, once inside, offers chic yet cosy and comfortable interiors where bedrooms are cantilevered over the still and tranquil Chamberlain River. Each day at the Homestead is likely to start with birdsong and end with a locally sourced three-course dinner, and matched wines, under a blanket of stars.

During a stay at the Homestead guests are offered complimentary excursions, allowing for a fully immersive Kimberley experience. With almost 700,000 acres to explore, the Homestead’s surrounding landscape is dramatic and expansive with something to offer everyone from adventurous explorers down to novice hikers and first-time four-wheel drivers.

El Questro Homestead closes seasonally during the summer months. 

Homestead Experiences
The Homestead runs complimentary, and exclusive experiences for all guests. Facilitated by El Questro’s knowledgeable and enthusiastic rangers, Homestead experiences are always tailored, and customised, to guests’ individual preferences, all that’s required is choosing how to best explore El Questro - by helicopter, 4WD, boat or on foot.

Experiences include boating out onto crystal clear waters and taking a cruise through sun-lit gorges, stopping only to feed the local fish, or joining your guide in a 4WD Safari vehicle for a history, nature and wildlife tour. The Big Day Out is our signature, it is a day which allows for plenty of opportunities to spot the Kimberley Big 5: brolgas, jabirus, saltwater crocodiles, bullocks and wallaroos.

All stays at El Questro include the following:

• Meals daily
• A fine selection of wine, beer, basic spirits and sparkling wine
• Selected tours within El Questro including: The Chamberlain Cruise, Access to your own self-drive private boat, The Bush Culture, History & Nature Tour Bird Watching Tour, Exclusive and complimentary use of Zebedee Thermal Springs each afternoon, Sunset at Buddy's Point, Guided Walks to the most spectacular gorges the Kimberley region has to offer

Dining
Guests enjoy breakfast on the wide, sweeping veranda with uninterrupted views to the Chamberlain Gorge as they watch the morning sun warm the surrounding ranges with a soft pink glow. Lunch is served at communal dining table under a shady awning as guests swap tales of their morning adventures and enjoy a chilled glass of Western Australian white wine. Dinner is hosted under the stars, at either the communal table or guests may dine privately at one of the three locations overlooking the Gorge. The modern Australian menu, changes daily and showcases local, seasonal produce.

Please note, El Questro Homestead caters to guests 15 years and above.

Getting There
Self-Driving - from Kununurra, El Questro Station is 110 kms west: 58 kms on the Great Northern Highway towards Wyndham, 36 kms on a sealed section of the Gibb River Road, with the remaining 16 kms on a gravel road. You will need a 4WD to get into El Questro Station.

Scheduled Transfers - El Questro operates twice-daily scheduled road transfers from Kununurra airport as well as from accommodation providers in the town centre. Contact us for more details.

Air Transfers - Arrive at El Questro by helicopter, or via the scenic route provided by the local fleet of small planes, arriving by air is arriving in style. Contact us for more details.

Visitor Permits
Please note that all guests are required to purchase a Visitor Permit.which must be displayed during their time spent at El Questro. The funds from the permits are used to help create and maintain signage and information boards and, most importantly, protect El Questro’s unique and precious ecosystems. The permits also go toward track and trail maintenance, weed and pest eradication, fire management and development of new tourism areas.

Cost is $22 per person aged 13 and above and permits are valid for 7 days. Children 12 years old and under are complimentary (prices are subject to change without notice)

Facilities

• Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
• Restaurant - Licensed
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor
• Tour Desk
• Bar / Lounge
• Concierge