Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)

Western Australia

Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)One of Australia’s most unique landscapes and millions of years old, the Bungle Bungle’s beehive domes are no longer a secret, but they still retain a magical and spiritual impact on all who discover them.

Earning a place on the National and World Heritage lists, Purnululu National Park is home to the Bungle Bungle Range of Western Australia's Kimberley region. 350 million years in the making, it's the most unique and captivating range on Earth. Take in the full spectacle of these curious beehive domes on a scenic flight from Kununurra, Broome or Halls Creek, or an open-door helicopter flight from Purnululu itself. Covering almost 240,000 hectares, the area has long been used by Indigenous people during the wet season, when plant and animal life was abundant. Yet the Bungle Bungle Range remained hidden from the outside world until 1983, making it one of the best-kept secrets in history. Stay overnight, hike to Cathedral Gorge, Echidna Chasm and other hidden gems. Take a four-wheel-drive safari or immerse yourself in over 20,000 years of Indigenous culture. Selected national park camping grounds can now be booked online. Other accommodation and experiences can be booked through local operators. Tours operate from Bungle Bungle Caravan Park. Purnululu National Park is opened from April until December (conditions permitting). Tourists are advised to check for alerts and road/park closures before commencing their travel on www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au

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Take a guided tour over the Bungle Bungles

Bungle Bungle Guided Tours offer a unique experience, providing guided walking tours with an Aboriginal perspective of the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park. Locally-owned, they aim to employ local Aboriginal guides who share their culture with visitors whilst on tour. One of only 12 UNESCO Natural World-Heritage sites in Australia, Purnululu National Park covers almost 240,000 hectares of remote wilderness and includes the Bungle Bungle Range, a spectacular landscape of sculptured rocks and sandstone towers. Your local guide will take you back to a time where the Aboriginal people lived here for some 40,000 years. Learn about bush-tucker, Aboriginal customs and the many reasons why Purnululu is World Heritage-listed. Immerse yourself in the spirit of this ancient place.

Stay at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge

Stay and immerse yourself in the spirit of the ancient Bungle Bungles. Stay with Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge and you'll have hot showers, home cooked meals and a comfortable bed at the end of the day! There’s a swimming pool, a generous supply of hearty meals, a cold beer or glass of wine and stories around the campfire. You'll enjoy eating your dinner on the enclosed dining or outdoor deck area. Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge is certified ecotourism friendly for up to 60 people. Everything has been carefully designed to eliminate dependence on diesel generating systems while functioning in the remote conditions, causing little impact on the environment and blending in with the surroundings. If you're making your own way around the Park, why not stay at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge - this way you don't have to rush to get into and out of the Park in the one day. Visitors say staying at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge is a highlight in itself and the ability to sleep in a natural world heritage listed area and see the expanse of stars above is a wonderful experience. To be able to do this in comfort, only enhances the adventure. Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.

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