Where is the Bungle Bungle located?
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 Bungle Bungle Range on a map?
The Bungle Bungle Range is the landform that is the major component of the Purnululu National Park situated in the Kimberley region of Western Australia….Escape to a Random Place.
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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.
How do I get to Bungle Bungles?
Getting there – Bungle Bungles Roads and Access
- The turn off to the Bungle Bungles is about 250km from Kununurra and 100km from Halls Creek.
- The Spring Creek Track is the access road into the Bungle Bungles.
- Single axle off-road/heavy duty caravans and camper trailers are allowed into the park.
How far is Bungle Bungles from Broome?
How far is it from Bungle Bungle Range to Broome? The distance between Bungle Bungle Range and Broome is 656 km. The road distance is 853.7 km.
How old is purnululu?
About Purnululu National Park (Commonly called the Bungle Bungles) Fact # 1 : The Bungle Bungle range was formed over 360 million years ago when sand and gravel were deposited during the Devonian period. The sand was deposited by rivers flowing from the northeast.
What type of landscape is the Bungle Bungles?
cone karst
Purnululu (the Bungle Bungles) is by far the most outstanding example of cone karst in sandstones anywhere in the world. It owes its uniqueness to several interacting geological, biological, erosive and climatic phenomena.
Can you climb the Bungle Bungles?
You can hike in – it takes 3 – 7 days and you must carry all your water and equipment. Or, new in 2017 is a heli-hike. You can helicopter in with HeliSpirit and Bungle Bungle Guided Tours, and hike about 10km returning in the afternoon.
What is the biggest town in the Kimberley?
Broome
The three largest towns of the Kimberley are Broome, Derby and Kununurra. Broome International Airport is a major gateway to the region in the West and the Kununurra Airport in the East.
Can you take a caravan into the Bungle Bungles?
The road into the Bungles is unsealed, corrugated and has many creek and river crossings. Access for high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles with low-range gears, and single-axle high-clearance camper trailers and caravans only. Allow approximatley 2 hours travel time, pending road conditions.
Can you drive into the Bungle Bungles?
To get into Purnululu National Park, you can drive or fly. The road is only suitable for 4WD vehicles and takes 2 -3 hours to drive the 53 km into the park from the Great Northern Highway. If you have the time and the inclination to adventure in by road, it is absolutely worth it.
What type of rock is the Bungle Bungles?
sandstones
Where is Bungle Bungle Range?
Bungle Bungle Range is the landform that is the major component of the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia – it is often used as a synonym for the national park area. Latitude: -17° 25′ 17.04″ S. Longitude: 128° 26′ 41.64″ E. Read about Bungle Bungle Range in the Wikipedia Satellite map of Bungle Bungle Range in Google Maps.
How do I get to the Bungle Bungle National Park?
The park can be accessed by four-wheel-drive and helicopter or join an organised tour. The Bungle Bungle is home to a caravan and camping park as well as a wilderness lodge offering various types of cabins, while tour operators offer bush camping experiences for the outdoor enthusiasts.
What are the departure points from the Bungle Bungle?
There are a number of departure points – Kununurra, Broome, Halls Creek, and the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park, and you can also choose to land at the park for a guided 4WD and walking tour, or to stay overnight.
What is there to do in the Bungles?
Take a scenic flight over the Bungles, or land with the national park to enjoy a full day tour, including a guided hike to Cathedral Gorge and The Lookout.