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Living and studying in Kununurra is a unique experience that combines hands-on training with the incredible backdrop of the East Kimberley region. Located in Western Australia’s far north, Kununurra is surrounded by iconic natural landmarks like the Ord River, Lake Argyle, and the stunning Bungle Bungle Ranges. It’s an ideal base for anyone interested in aviation, especially with so much diverse terrain to explore from above.
Life here has a friendly, close-knit feel. The community is supportive, and there’s a relaxed pace that fits well with the Kimberley’s laid-back lifestyle. With warm weather year-round, weekends are made for exploring – whether you’re fishing on the Ord, hiking at Mirima National Park, or just catching a sunset over Lake Argyle. And for the adventurous, the nearby Gibb River Road opens up opportunities to discover remote gorges, waterfalls, and ancient rock art.
Kununurra has all the essentials you need, including shops, restaurants, and recreational spots where you’ll get to know other locals and students. It’s the kind of place where people look out for each other, and the sense of community makes it easy to settle in.
If you’re up for an unforgettable experience both on the ground and in the air, the East Kimberley offers a perfect mix of
professional training and natural beauty that’s hard to beat.
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HeliSpirit – Kununurra (1)
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Accommodation – Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge (5)_edited
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Day 3 – Kununurra and Lake Argyle (4)_edited
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- Sam Bleakley - Harrow, VIC
"The decision was easy for me when choosing to do my training with AHA. They have experienced instructors who have incredible experience in all areas of the helicopter industry such as long lining, fire fighting, mustering etc. Being exposed to a large helicopter business has also been brilliant as you get real insight into how a professional helicopter company is run and what they expect from a professional pilot.
Having LAME’s and Avionics engineers on hand has been a huge bonus as they gave me a solid understanding to the ins and outs of a wide range of aircraft. Most of all l was influenced with the scenario based flying and the attention to detail that AHA provide so I can become a true professional in the industry." - Harry Shaw - ACT
"Highlights of the training has to be the training locations available to AHA. There is everything from open paddocks to tight gorges to remote pinnacles. Everywhere is stunning and with a bit of rain waterfalls pop up everywhere. I would 100% recommend AHA to people looking to get there CPL. Being in the Kimberley means you don't waste any time with controlled airspace, get to explore stunning areas and have top tier instructors as well as the added bonus of working side by side HeliSpirit and gaining an understanding of how a commercial operator works and the potential for employment straight out of training!" - Callum MacKellar - WA
"I couldn’t recommend AHA highly enough. The training environment fully immerses you in the industry which helps endlessly in learning all that is required to get your licence. The people involved in the training and the HeliSpirit employees made the entire process an unforgettable experience."