El Questro Homestead

FAQ

Need to know a little more about El Questro Homestead before booking your stay? We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions below. If you need any more details or have specific requirements, please contact the lodge direct.

What’s included in a stay at El Questro Homestead?

Accommodation
Gourmet meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Non-alcoholic beverages, a fine selection of wine, beer, spirits & champagne, in-room mini bar
Private Homestead experiences including the Chamberlain Cruise, guided gorge walks, exclusive use of Zebedee Thermal Springs and much more
El Questro Visitor Permit.

Additional charges apply to Cellar Master Wine List, air tours and specialty or private touring.

When is the best time to visit?

El Questro opens on the 1st of April every year and closes on the 31st of October for the months of the wet season.

The Kimberley region of Western Australia has a tropical climate that see two distinct seasons. From May to September, the Dry season sees very little rain and long, sunny, cloudless days. Temperatures in the dry season are cooler than the very hot wet season, ranging between 31 and 37ºC. The wet season spans from October to April, a time of increased humidity and increased rainfall (32-40ºC). The rivers become full and masses of wildlife congregate on their shores.

The dress code is relaxed, smart casual with suitable footwear for bushwalking. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential protection from the sun.

Do you have any insider recommendations?

Take a helicopter trip to The Lost City to explore with a Homestead ranger, followed by a cool dip in the pristine Miri Miri Falls and a gourmet picnic lunch.
Spend an afternoon among the lush Livistona palms at the Zebedee Thermal Springs and relax and rejuvenate after a busy day.
Request a private dinner beneath the stars, or a table set on the cliffside. The Homestead is renowned for serving gourmet cuisine in dramatic outback locations.

How do I get there?

By air: Regular flights are available from all major Australian capital cities to Kununurra Airport via Darwin, Broome and Perth with Qantas, Air North or Virgin Australia. Scheduled road transfers between Kununurra Airport and the homestead must be pre-booked and operate twice daily, 7 days a week. Aeroplane charters are also available directly to the El Questro airstrips from Kununurra, Darwin, Broome, Uluru and Alice Springs. Private VIP jet service is also available from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth direct to Kununurra. Helicopter charters and scenic aeroplane flights over the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park are available from Kununurra finishing at the Homestead.

By road: El Questro Homestead is situated in the East Kimberley, 110kms west of Kununurra; 58kms on the Great Northern Highway towards Wyndham, 36kms on a sealed section of the Gibb River Road, with the remaining 16kms on a gravel road. Approximate travel time from Kununurra to El Questro Homestead is two hours.

Can I book the entire property for sole use?

Yes.

Is there internet/WiFi/mobile access at El Questro?

El Questro Homestead offers a shared computer with complimentary internet access. Wireless broadband is available in guest public areas. Please note there is no mobile phone coverage at El Questro.

Is El Questro Homestead family friendly?

Yes. El Questro Homestead welcomes guests with children 18 years and over.

What is the child policy at El Questro Homestead?

El Questro Homestead welcomes guests with children 18 years and over.

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