Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungle Range
The World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley is home to the Bungle Bungle Range, one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in the world. Purnululu, meaning ‘sandstone’, has long been inhabited by local Indigenous people, but the rest of the world did not know of its existence until the mid 1980s.
The Bungle Bungle Range
The Bungle Bungle Range is the main feature of Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley. These beehive-shaped domes of orange and black sandstone rise 300 metres above the grass-covered plain.
Explore the Bungle Bungle Range on foot and discover hidden gorges, large enough to hold a full-scale concert and long narrow chasms. You may also encounter some of the 130 bird species found here and unique native animals including the nailtail wallaby and short-eared rock wallaby.
Purnululu National Park is rich in ancient Indigenous art and burial sites, although for their protection most are off limits to visitors.
Getting to Purnululu National Park
Purnululu National Park is open from April until November (weather permitting) and is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles only. From Kununurra, the journey takes you along 200 kilometres of sealed road then 50 kilometres of unsealed road, and from Halls Creek, you travel along 100 kilometres of sealed road followed by 50 kilometres of unsealed road.
Purnululu National Park and Bungle Bungle tours
Because of its remoteness, the easiest way to see the Bungle Bungle Range and Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley is to take one of the scenic Bungle Bungle Range flights from Kununurra and Halls Creek. It is a truly amazing sight from the air. Several tour operators also offer bush-camp experiences with safari cabin accommodation and guided tours. Search for Purnululu National Park and Bungle Bungle tours.
Bungle Bungle Range information and accommodation
The park has a visitor centre and two general camping areas with toilets, showers and limited water. Camp fees apply, visit the Naturebase website for details. Please note that access to fuel, water, food and other supplies are very limited.
For more information about the Bungle Bungle Range and Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley, contact Kununurra Visitor Centre, Halls Creek Visitor Centre or visit the Naturebase website.
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