We were picked up for our cruise on Lake Argyle at 9:30am and got back at 6:30pm.

It was a 70km bus ride to the lake from Kununurra.

When we got to the dam wall our tour guide took us across to the other side and we got to see the Ord River on the low side of the wall.

We drove down the hill and boarded the Kimberley Cat - a lovely modern catamaran. The captain showed us around the yacht and explained the safety procedures, then we set off at cruising speed.

There was a lovely morning tea waiting for us when we boarded - cakes, dry biscuits and dips. Later we had a lovely lunch of cold meats and salads and then an afternoon tea just before sunset.

We cruised a long way out into the water, past the many islands of varying rock. After lunch we got to see the wide expanse of the lake at around the point where the Durack homestead would once have been - most of it is actually still there, under the water.

We got to sit on the back of the cat with our feet and legs in the water as it cruised along.

Later this afternoon we met a seaplane and three more joined the cruise. (They had been to the Bungle Bungles for the day).

We also had an opportunity to swim in the lake. Diving in I braced myself for the clod but it wasn't really cold at all. It was nice and refreshing but the boat was drifting so I didn't stray too far.

After drying off it was time to have a look at the sunset. We got some nice colours as the sun went down behind the range. It wasn't the greatest of sunsets but it was still pretty good.

It was dark when we docked and then it was onto the bus for the return to Kununurra.

Approximate cost: $150