Bungle Bungles

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This is Adventure Fix, the weekly email that’s like a digital museum of wild and incredible experiences curated by professional adventure junkies.

Today we’re heading to the Bungle Bungles, the colossal rock cones of the far reaches of Australia.

Bungle Bungles

In the far reaches of Australia's northwestern wilderness, a mesmerizing phenomenon unfolds before our eyes.

Here, amidst the rugged terrain, stand thousands of colossal rock cones, adorned in striking hues of orange and black.

These natural marvels, reminiscent of beehives, grace the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, creating a landscape of unparalleled splendor.

Over countless millennia, this spectacle took shape through the patient dance of sand and gravel, molded by the unforgiving embrace of sediment, elevated by the titanic clash of tectonic plates, and sculpted by the artful touch of wind, rain, and flowing waters.

Hidden within this Australian masterpiece lies a world of wonder—a labyrinth of deep gorges, serpentine chasms, elegant palm trees, plunging waterfalls, and even a celestial scar, where a meteorite once made its mark.

Each feature is a testament to the astonishing forces of nature that have shaped this ancient land.

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• Incredible Facts about Australia’s Bungle Bungles Range (article)

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How to Visit the Bungle Bungles

The most straightforward approach to explore the Bungle Bungles is by driving your personal vehicle (or a rented 4x4) into Purnululu National Park.

There are also organized tours available within the park that offer a more in-depth understanding of its remarkable attractions.

These tours provide insights into the profound connection between the Djaru and Gija people and the area, along with the opportunity to marvel at the breathtaking view of the domes from the air.

Finally, if you are going all the way to Australia, you can find a guided tour itinerary that includes a visit to Purnululu National Park.

Your options will include scenic flights and 4WD tours, including private charters or as part of a group, and the option to visit on a dedicated Bungles itinerary, or as part of an extended Kimberley tour.

We hope your travels take you in this direction very soon.

Until then - keep exploring!

- Amanda