Purnululu Island

Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park is a place in Western part of Australia. This park is situated in the East Kimberley Region. Two nearest cities from this place are Kununurra in north and Halls Creek in south. Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park is located 2054 km northeast of Perth. The park holds a position in World Heritage List. The Committee has declared Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park as a World Heritage Site in 2003 for its unique natural beauty.

Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park is well known for its Bungle Bungle Range. This range acquires 45,000 hectares of land and the vast area of this place is packed with structures of hives which are made in sandstone and many small rocks created by the pebbles. This has given a unique as well as thrilling look to the Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park. In fact the name Purnululu is given by the native inhabitants (Kija Aboriginal) of the place which means sandstone.

Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park is adorned with strange structures which are the remarkable example of natural phenomenon. You can be fascinated with the sight of 578 meters high sandstone dome. These domes have decorated with stripes which are of two colors, orange and grey. This unique natural beauty of Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park attracts number of tourists from the world.

The Purnululu Park boasts of a rich historical heritage. It is a site that reflects the aboriginal culture of Australia. The entire region features many aboriginal burial sites as well as aboriginal art and it was inhabited by the aboriginal people, especially during the wet season, when plant and animals are abundantly found in the park.

There are arrangements for camping at Walardi or Kurrajong. But then, the camping facilities are limited in the park, you can obtain necessary commodities like petrol, water and other essential things from Turkey Creek. Turkey Creek is three hour drive away from the park. If you are interested in camping in the area, then it will be advisable that you bring foods and other essential commodities. You can also opt for private camping grounds that offer accommodation and other facilities, but then you have to book in advance if you desire to stay in these camping grounds.

How to reach Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park

By air: you can reach the place by helicopter from Turkey Creek Roadhouse at Warmun and it is 187 km away from Kununurra.

By road: you can go to the place by car through Great Northern Highway via Spring Creek Track. The journey will take 3 hours to reach the place.

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