Best time
May – August
Ideal length
1–3 days
Base yourself
Kununurra or Halls Creek
The striped orange and black domes of the Bungle Bungle Range lie inside Purnululu National Park, World Heritage listed in 2003. The park is only open in the dry season and is reached by a rough 4WD track, so many visitors arrive on a scenic flight or a fly-and-walk tour from Kununurra.
Tour highlights
Cathedral Gorge
A 2 km return walk into a huge natural amphitheatre with stunning acoustics.
Echidna Chasm
A towering slot canyon that glows when the midday sun reaches the floor.
Scenic flights
Fixed-wing flights from Kununurra start from around $549–$599; helicopter flights run inside the park.
Insider tips
- The access road is 4WD-only and unsuitable for most caravans.
- The park closes in the wet season (roughly December to March) — check exact dates with WA Parks.
- Carry plenty of water: rangers advise temperatures on trails can reach 40°C.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to the Bungle Bungles?
By 4WD on the unsealed Spring Creek Track off the Great Northern Highway, or on a scenic flight or fly-in tour from Kununurra, Halls Creek or Warmun.
When is Purnululu National Park open?
In the dry season only, generally from around April to November, depending on road conditions.
