Bungle Bungle Guided Tours

This day of adventuring begins with a scenic flight departing Kununurra, which passes over Lake Argyle, the Argyle Diamond Mine, Ord River Irrigation Area, Carr Boyd Ranges, Osmand Ranges, Ord River and Bow River. Your plane will land at the remote and unsealed Bellburn Airstrip in Purnululu National Park, where you will be met by your guide.

From here, you will be driven in an air-conditioned 4WD bus to the beginning of your walk. Your guide will lead you on a moderate 3km walk throughout the famous eroded towers and beehive-shaped domes on the Domes Walk. Head towards Cathedral Gorge, where you can walk alongside towering cliffs which create phenomenal natural acoustics within the Gorge.

Refuel with your complimentary picnic lunch after a morning of exploring. You will then head out along the rocky creek bed of Piccaninny Creek, which only flows during periods of high rainfall.

After returning to Bellburn Airstip, you will take your return flight to Kununurra with views of the vast Argyle Diamond Mine, where rare pink diamonds were mined.

Begin your adventure with a thrilling scenic flight departing Kununurra over Lake Argyle, Ord Irrigation Area, Bow River and the Bungle Bungle Range. This flight will touch down at remote Bellburn Airstrip in Purnululu National Park. You will then be met by your guide, who will drive you closer into the Bungle Bungle Range in a fully air-conditioned 4WD bus.

From here, you will follow your guide on a 3km guided walk amongst the famous eroded towers and black and orange banded domes on the Domes Walk. Making you way into Cathedral Gorge, where towering cliffs open to form a space with awe inspiring natural acoustics, you will walk along the rocky bed of Piccaninny Creek, which only flows in the monsoon waterfall season. A tasty picnic lunch will be provided to keep you fueled whilst exploring the Park.

You will then take a 65-minute drive to the northern end of the Park along the Western Wall of the Bungle Bungle Range. Head into Echidna Chasm on a rocky path nestled between cliffs that narrows at points to less than 1.5 metres wide. This 1.5 hour walk can be challenging at points and requires full mobility. After a fantastic day of walking and exploring, you will take your return flight to Kununurra, passing over the fascinating Argyle Diamond Mine.

• Departs Kununurra 6:00am on Day 1
• Return scenic flights over the Bungles and Lake Argyle
• Cathedral Gorge and Domes, as well as Echidna Chasm, guided walking tour
• Overnight Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge
• Morning return to Kununurra on Day 2

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

Begin your adventure with a thrilling scenic flight departing Kununurra over Lake Argyle, Ord Irrigation Area, Bow River and the Bungle Bungle Range. This flight will touch down at remote Bellburn Airstrip in Purnululu National Park. You will then be met by your guide, who will drive you closer into the Bungle Bungle Range in a fully air-conditioned 4WD bus.

From here, you will follow your guide on a 3km guided walk amongst the famous eroded towers and black and orange banded domes on the Domes Walk. Making you way into Cathedral Gorge, where towering cliffs open to form a space with awe inspiring natural acoustics, you will walk along the rocky bed of Piccaninny Creek, which only flows in the monsoon waterfall season. A tasty picnic lunch will be provided to keep you fueled whilst exploring the Park.

You will then take a 65-minute drive to the northern end of the Park along the Western Wall of the Bungle Bungle Range. Head into Echidna Chasm on a rocky path nestled between cliffs that narrows at points to less than 1.5 metres wide. This 1.5 hour walk can be challenging at points and requires full mobility.

As the day comes to an end, head back to the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, sunset drink and a delicious chef-prepared dinner either in the dining room or on the outdoor deck by open fire.

The next morning, your return flight will take you back to Kununurra, and will pass over the immense Argyle Diamond Mine, where rare pink diamonds were once mined.