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Bungle Bungle Range - Purnululu National Park

  • Purnululu National Park
  • 0891681177
  • info@visitkununurra.com
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Overview

Purnululu National Park, commonly know as The Bungle Bungle Range is renowned for its striking sandstone domes, striped with orange and grey bands. Purnululu is the name given to the sandstone area by Aboriginal people and covers an area of almost 240,000 hectares.

The Bungle Bungle Range has been a tourist destination since 1983 and was granted World Heritage status in 2003.

Access

Purnululu is open from the 1 May until 1st December depending on weather conditions. The park may also be temporarily closed due to fires or unseasonal rain.

Access is restricted to 4wd access only and only single axle, off - road trailers with high clearance are permitted 2wd vehicles are not permitted in the Park. A Western Australian National Parks Pass is required for entry, purchased

Geology

The Bungle Bungle Range:

Are an estimated 360 million years old.

Rise over 200 metres high.

Formed during the Devonian age.

Carved over 20 million years through erosional forces.

The grey banding is formed by cyanobacteria.

The orange banding is the result of oxidised iron compounds within the layers.

Visitors must register at the Purnululu Visitor Centre on arrival.

Facilities

There are two Parks and Wildlife campsites, Walardi (12km south of the Visitor Centre) and Kurrajong (7km north of the Visitor Centre) with basic amenities such as bush toilets, water and firewood. Visitors are advised to boil water prior to drinking . Campsites are non-powered and must be booked through the Parks and Wildlife website before entering at exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au

Tour companies operate within the park offering a range guided walk, safari stays, accommodation and helicopter flights. Scenic fixed wing flights from Kununurra and helicopter flights are available.

All tours can be booked through the Kununurra Visitor Centre by calling our friendly team on 08 9168 1177 or contacting info@visitkununurra.com

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  • Purnululu National Park
  • Purnululu National Park
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