How tall are the Bungle Bungles?

How tall are the Bungle Bungles?

The area became a National Park in 1987 and officially become World Heritage Listed in July of 2003. 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.

What animals live in the Bungle Bungles?

Native mice and rats are the most common of 41 mammal inhabitants. There are three different types of wallabies and a wallaroo known locally as a Euro. Echidnas, Striped Face Dunnarts and the Long Tailed Planigale are amongst the more rare inhabitants.

Who discovered the Bungle Bungles?

The park is known for the astounding Bungle Bungle range, which was only “discovered” by a film team in 1983. Purnululu National Park was established in 1987 and skyrocketed to world fame in no time at all.

When were Bungle Bungles discovered?

1983

How was Bungle Bungles formed?

Fact # 1 : The Bungle Bungle range was formed over 360 million years ago when sand and gravel were deposited during the Devonian period. The sand was deposited by rivers flowing from the northeast. At the same time, gravel from eroding mountain ranges to the north-west were also being deposited within the range.

What do the Bungle Bungles look like?

The “Bungle Bungles,” as they are often called, also have a distinct orange-and-black-ringed pattern running all down their surface. This is caused not only by the conglomerate nature of their make-up but from water getting trapped in denser layers, allowing algae to grow and form the darker colorations.

Can you drive to the 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.

What type of rock is the Bungle Bungles?

cone karst

Are there crocodiles in the Bungle Bungles?

This area is very common for large Saltwater Crocodiles to be spotted. This photo is of one of the best Kimberley outback tours that you could go on. The above photo that was taken by Paul Pichugan of an Aviair tour flying over the Bungle Bungle Range.

Can you swim in the Kimberleys?

One of the best things about the Kimberley is the seemingly endless perfect places to swim. But in a region that’s 422, 000 square kilometres there’s no shortage of safe swimming holes, including Black Rock Falls and Molly Springs near Kununurra and the Grotto near Wyndham.