Australia’s best kept secret with an out-of-this-world backdrop – but there’s a catch

A little-known caravan park offering travellers incredible views of one of Australia’s hidden treasures charges as little as $18.50 a night for those who make the journey to the remote lakeside holiday spot.

Lake Argyle Resort and Caravan Park sits 75 kilometres from Kununurra, a remote town near the border between Western Australia and Northern Territory.

The park has incredible views over Lake Argyle – including an infinity pool that gives the illusion there is nothing between the swimmer and the picturesque cliff faces.

Currently a one-way flight from Melbourne to Kununurra can set you back $1,425 and is at least a ten-hour trip with stopovers in places such as Perth or Broome

The caravan park sits on five hectares and nightly accommodation prices start at just $18.50 per adult, however there are also options to upgrade to cabins and villas. 

From there you can soak in the stunning views on helicopter rides or explorer cruises through the lake. 

Travellers can fish, mountain bike and bush walk to take in the view before returning to base where there is dining and a shop that covers all the basics.  

Charlie Sharpe, the owner of the Lake Argyle Resort and Caravan Park told Daily Mail Australia more than 75,000 people had stayed at their park over the years. 

‘We’re pretty lucky up this way as when the worst weather hits the south-east corner of the country we still have the best weather in the world,’ Mr Sharpe said.    

‘More than half of our visitors between Mother’s Day and spring are from Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.’

The park has incredible views over Lake Argyle – including a pool that gives the illusion there is nothing between the swimmer and the cliff faces 

One drawback of the picturesque local is the difficulty to get there if you’re not able to jump on the road or fork out for the eye-watering price tag of the flights 

Mr Sharpe said the wet season didn’t begin until February and still created cinematic waterfall views, with sunshine covering the caravan park all-year round.  

He added those who visited once always returned again to take in the sights. 

Sophie, who recently visited the spot, told Daily Mail Australia she found out about Lake Argyle from other travellers she had met on the road and absolutely loved it.  

‘We went out kayaking on the lake and even spotted some fresh water crocodiles on the edge of the lake. We went out for dinner in the beer garden and the food and entertainment were well worth the price. 

‘The mountains are picturesque as well! We’re from New South Wales and I’d love to come back sometime, especially if flight prices are reasonable.’

Mr Sharpe said while a lot of people from south-east Australia travel to escape the cold in winter the location is beautiful all year round – with only 20 days of the year not seeing sunshine 

Hayley and Siye of Two Sea Aus said they had visited Lake Argyle twice in their caravan.

‘We are originally from Western Australia so it’s always been somewhere we have known about and a must do on the list for the Kimberley,’ they said.  

But the out-of-this-world caravan park comes with one major drawback – its remote location. 

A one-way flight from Melbourne to Kununurra can set you back $1,425 and is at least a ten-hour trip with stopovers in places such as Perth or Broome. 

Broome is 1,114 kilometres away from Lake Argyle, while Darwin is 826 kilometres away.

Alliance Airlines, in partnership with Virgin Australia, announced there will be at least 40 direct flights between Melbourne and Kununurra, in the Western Australian Kimberly region, in 2020 

That financial barrier could soon be squashed with Alliance Airlines announcing it will introduce at least 40 direct flights between Melbourne and Kununurra by 2020.  

The flights are expected to cost just $700 one way and take four hours, according to The Australian. 

Mr Sharpe said while the spot is currently perfect for the self-drive market, the flights were the ‘missing factor that would bring ease of access for those who aren’t comfortable with that’.