Luxury Lodges El Questro Homestead

On this trip we flew from Perth to Kununarra in the northeast of WA, and started our journey at the renowned El Questro Homestead (part of luxury lodges of Australia). As we arrived late in the day we got to the lodge just as the sun was setting in time some canapés and pre dinner drinks. The Homestead is a fully inclusive experience including all food, drinks, and pretty much all your activities, except for a few upgraded options, which to be honest I don’t think you would need as there is plenty to keep you occupied.

On our first day at El Questro we were lucky enough to have a talk from a local aboriginal family who talked about the history and their elders experiences, and the history of aboriginal culture. We also got to experience the healing ceremony performed by a local aboriginal person which was a really interesting experience and a this was the first time I’d experienced anything like this in Australia so it gave me a deeper understating of the background of the First Nations and their values.

We then headed out for a morning river cruise, followed by an afternoon at the Kadadeeje falls where we bathed in the waters which were surprisingly warm at 28-30 degrees. It feels so great just to be at nature and enjoy and learn so much about this amazing country.

After a bust day exploring we head back to the homestead and experience some of the very tasty gastronomy that the Homestead had to offer with very much locally sourced ingredients and wines from the WA region. The food was top notch with a very nice selection of wines paired with the meals.

During my visit I stayed in the cliffs side lodges, which is such a great option with wonderful views, a true outback experience feel, and even a bath tub to soak in and enjoy the surroundings. There is also the chamberlain suite which is great for anyone wishing to have the best views; more space and a true luxury experience at El Questro Homestead.