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Purnululu National Park / Bungle Bungle Range
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Purnululu National Park / Bungle Bungle Range

The World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park is home to the Bungle Bungle Range – one of the most important geological landmarks in Western Australia and one of only two World Heritage listed sites in the State.

The site was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2003. The area is remarkable for its extraordinary natural beauty and rich Aboriginal heritage. Images of the Bungle Bungle Range were released in 1982 – prior to that, the area was known only to Aboriginal people and a handful of pastoralists and scientists.

From the air, the Bungle Bungle Range is an imposing sight. The beehive-like towers are made of Devonian aged quartz and cyanobacteria that has been eroded over time to produce the striking orange and black stripes of the individual mounds. The range rises to 578 metres above sea level and stands 200 to 300 metres above a woodland and grass covered plain.

The area of the Purnululu National Park is rich with Aboriginal culture and heritage, including evidence of over 20,000 years of Indigenous life. There are many sites of significance around the Bungle Bungle Range. Visitors to the area can learn about local Aboriginal culture, but are asked to respect sacred sites and keep to the tracks.

Whether viewed from the air or explored on foot, this magical place has to be seen to be believed. Purnululu National Park is open from April until November each year (weather permitting) and is accessible by four wheel drive vehicles only, via 55 kilometres of unsealed road.

Location: the turn-off to Purnululu National Park is 250 kilometres south of Kununurra or 109 kilometres north of Halls Creek. The park access road is only accessible to four-wheel-drive vehicles.

UNESCO World Heritage

Australia’s North West

Kununurra Visitor Centre

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Cass
Jan 05, 2009 at 09:01AM

Just incredible.

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Batavia
Jan 01, 2009 at 08:08PM

The scenery here is unbelievable. Like looking at 100 Ayers Rocks.

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Annesperry
Jan 01, 2009 at 10:50AM

So different, unique experience

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adrianfirth@
Dec 31, 2008 at 10:25AM

Awesome place

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Tony
Dec 30, 2008 at 04:24PM

Interesting but very hard to get into air is the best way.

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Dixie
Dec 30, 2008 at 10:52AM

How fantastic that we have such a vast range of magnificent scenery in our State!

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mrskae@hotmail.com
Dec 29, 2008 at 03:53PM

Never been but it looks amazing

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billforbes1@optusnet.com.au
Dec 29, 2008 at 02:45PM

Seen from the air it is a very special treat something that is unique.

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patriciaHOD
Dec 23, 2008 at 10:43PM

This was a great place to visit' the scenery was just beautiful

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chad little
Dec 08, 2008 at 06:41PM

Fantastic site

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jay2abbey
Dec 01, 2008 at 08:11PM

Nature at it's best a site you need to see for yourself.

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Pajero
Nov 20, 2008 at 02:41PM

A magical and unique area

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Silvia Flavia
Nov 19, 2008 at 03:20PM

i was lucky enought to take a scenic flight over these monoliths-the best way to see them.Be aware it gets very hot down there though

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JackBM
Nov 18, 2008 at 08:10PM

This area is so spectacular. Quite a spiritual place

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JackBM
Nov 18, 2008 at 08:09PM

This area is so spectacular. Quite a spiritual place

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Lauren
Nov 14, 2008 at 11:53AM

Absolutely breathtaking! I was lucky enough to fly over the Bungle Bungles, then walk amongst them. Definitely a must see!

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deedee
Oct 31, 2008 at 12:23PM

awesome magical breathtaking

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molliekav
Sep 27, 2008 at 07:08PM

Would love to visit - had relatives there and they said it was fantastic.

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Les Saxey
Sep 27, 2008 at 03:05PM

unique! mustsee place!

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JACI
Aug 13, 2008 at 09:41AM

It is specatacular to walk amongst the Bungle Bungles. It is so remote and peaceful out there.

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Michelle
Aug 07, 2008 at 04:47PM

Be sure to spend the night at one of the camps. The outback hospitality is fantastic and then you have the opportunity to walk amoungst the Bungles.

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kylie
Jul 11, 2008 at 10:51AM

We did a scenic flight over the Bungles - different to what i expected. I think it would be awesome to walk around them not just fly over them.

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