What is the best time to visit Bungle Bungles?
May
The Visitor Centre and camps close in mid-October. May is the best time to visit the Bungles. June – August is good if you don’t mind cold weather and lots of other people. September is good if you don’t mind the heat. Over the wet season the only way to see the Bungles is a scenic flight.
What is the climate of the Bungle Bungles?
Thanks to a wet season during summer and parts of autumn, Purnululu National Park is lush, green and not too hot during winter. June and July are the prime trekking months in the area, when daily temperatures average at about 30 degrees, and evenings can be cooler, dropping to around 15 degrees.
Can you swim at Bungle Bungles?
In what is a first for the Purnululu National Park, Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge, has been able to provide guests staying at the lodge with a swimming pool. Located adjacent to the Bungles Bar and decked dining area, this unique swimming experience is yours for the taking.
Is Bungle Bungle open?
Purnululu National Park is only open during the dry season months from April-November (weather permitting). During the wet season season months of December-March, heavy rains make access to the area difficult, and often impossible.
What is the best time of year to go to the Kimberley?
June to August is the most popular time to visit the Kimberley Region. Day time temperatures are around 28- 30 degrees Celsius with blue skies, while temperatures at night decline to approximately 18- 20 degrees (however some areas can get much colder at night).
Where in Australia are the Bungle Bungles?
Purnululu National Park
The awe-inspiring Bungle Bungles are located in the remote Purnululu National Park some 300km south of Kununurra or 850km east of Broome. Purnululu National Park gained its World Heritage Listing in 2003, highlighting the geological significance of the Bungle Bungle Range.
Are there crocodiles in the Bungle Bungles?
It adds to the sense of adventure! Luckily, you don’t need to worry about crocodiles in any of those creeks. The one below is the only crocodile that was ever spotted in Purnululu National Park…
Do I need 4WD for Bungle Bungles?
Tip #6 – You don’t need a 4WD to see the Bungles The Bungle Bungle road is a very very bumpy 53km dirt road that can take up to two and half hours to drive. Perhaps jump on a tour from the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park or do a Scenic helicopter flight!
Can you drive into the Bungle Bungles?
The road into the Bungles is unsealed, corrugated and has many creek and river crossings. Access for high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles with low-range gears, and single-axle high-clearance camper trailers and caravans only. Allow approximatley 2 hours travel time, pending road conditions.
What is the wet season in Australia?
Broadly, Australia can be divided into 2 seasonal rainfall regimes: the north and the south. The northern half of the continent typically experiences a monsoonal, summer wet season, with rainfall falling from October through April, and the rest of the year being dry.
Is the Kimberley hot?
People still travel the Kimberley, and they still love it, but they are few and far between now. In one word: cruel. It’s hot, hot, hot… by far the hottest month of the year. Even the nights are too warm to be comfortable.
Can you drive to Bungle Bungles?
Are the Bungle Bungles worth it?
It is the most spectacular geographical formations covering such a massive area and should be seen at some stage in your life. Don’t leave out going to the Cathedral as it is incredible in its own right! Take the bus tour into the Bungles and do all the bushwalks to really appreciate how unique this area is.
What animals live at the Bungle Bungles?
Birds such as honeyeaters, doves, wood swallows and finches are in abundance. More elusive species include the white-quilled rock pigeon and the Australian bustard. There is at least one endemic lizard species, Lerista bungle bungle, a very rare small skink.
How tall are the Bungle Bungles?
The average height of the Bungle Bungle range is approximately 200-300 metres high and seems even higher whilst walking through the gorges and chasms.
Can you get to the Bungle Bungles in a 2WD?
Bungle Bungle Caravan Park Home. Only 1km off the main highway, you can access our park via 2WD . We offer cabins, safari tents, powered/unpowered sites and storage options for your caravan or trailer.
Can I drive into Bungle Bungles?
To get into Purnululu National Park, you can drive or fly. The road is only suitable for 4WD vehicles and takes 2 -3 hours to drive the 53 km into the park from the Great Northern Highway. If you have the time and the inclination to adventure in by road, it is absolutely worth it.