Where in Australia are the Bungle Bungles?
Purnululu National Park
The awe-inspiring Bungle Bungles are located in the remote Purnululu National Park some 300km south of Kununurra or 850km east of Broome. Purnululu National Park gained its World Heritage Listing in 2003, highlighting the geological significance of the Bungle Bungle Range.
Where is the Purnululu?
Western Australia
Purnululu NationalPark, located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, covers almost 240,000 hectares of remote area managed as wilderness.
How far is Bungle Bungles from Broome?
a 944km
Broome is a 944km from the Bungle Bungle, therefore it’s not a day tour option from Broome. There are daily flights from Broome to Kununurra with Airnorth and you can then take one of a range of scenic flights or day tours into the Bungle Bungle from Kununurra.
What is the closest town to the Bungle Bungles?
Halls Creek
Located on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, Halls Creek is the nearest town to the well-known Bungle Bungles.
Why is Purnululu National Park important to Aboriginal?
“Purnululu has also been nominated for its rich Aboriginal cultural heritage spanning over some 20,000 years. The Park provides exceptional testimony to this hunter-gatherer cultural tradition which has survived to present day despite the impact of colonisation.
Can you drive to Bungle Bungles?
Road access The track is 53 km long and is usable only in the dry season (about April 1 to December 31), and only by 4WD high clearance vehicles and off road trailers. Safely navigating it takes approximately three hours. It is a scenic drive with lots of creek crossings and winding through the ranges.
Do you need a 4WD to get to Bungle Bungles?
Tip #6 – You don’t need a 4WD to see the Bungles The Bungle Bungle road is a very very bumpy 53km dirt road that can take up to two and half hours to drive. Perhaps jump on a tour from the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park or do a Scenic helicopter flight!
Can you drive around the Bungle Bungles?
This is a rugged track that is suitable for four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and single-axle off-road trailers only. Caravans may be stored at the caravan park located at the turn-off (fees apply).
What was Purnululu once called?
The Kija Aboriginal people, who have lived here for over 20,000 years, called the area Purnululu, the Kija word for sandstone.
Do you need a 4WD for Bungle Bungles?
Tip #6 – You don’t need a 4WD to see the Bungles The Bungle Bungle road is a very very bumpy 53km dirt road that can take up to two and half hours to drive. Perhaps jump on a tour from the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park or do a Scenic helicopter flight! Amazing!