Purnululu / Bungle Bungle day trip from Bungle Bungle CP?

vince56 · Senior Member

Purnululu / Bungle Bungle day trip from Bungle Bungle CP?

TheHeaths · Guru

We went there in 2016, so cant comment on road beyond saying at that time it lived up to its reputation.

A 50km ride into the visitor centre took 1.5 hours. The starting 10km of the road was very corrugated, the rest was rocky, the creek crossings were minimal. That was late June, early July.

I was going to do a tour which now costs $370 per person for the day. I think that includes a camp meal at night, and went to the Bee Hives, Cathedral Gorge, and Echidna Chasm.

Kathy asked me why we had bought the Landcruiser if it wasnt to do these sort of drives! I couldnt argue with that. So we drove in, to the conditions, saw those same attractions and walks, and drove back out, in a full, but most enjoyable day.

As long as you have the vehicle, in good condition, and dont try to set any speed records, by driving to conditions, you will be fine. We would have stayed in there for the night if we had taken our tent away, but health concerns had seen the trip evolve as we went, and I had forgotten it. If we go back again, I would drive in again.

Have fun!

Peter_n_Margaret · Senior Member

There are a 6 or 8 or more features worth visiting and they are all very different. They are in 2 main areas but there is a drive of several km between them. The walking just to visit those can be time consuming.
There are also some longer walks for those inclined. They are quite spectacular.
My suggestion would be to drive in yourself, do what you can in terms of visiting the sites by yourselves and save your money for a chopper flight when you get there.
Our last visit was 4 nights which included an overnight walk.
No point going if you don't see as much as possible. We visit places like this on the basis that we will never be back.
Cheers,
Peter

Gaylehere · Guru

Our only experience of the Bungle Bungles is a chopper ride in 2015. Our then motor home hated corrugated roads, so we could not drive ourselves in. We had tried to book a tour from Halls Creek, but we got there in peak Grey Nomad times and WA school holidays and they were booked out days in advance. Anyways, when we got to Warmun/Turkey Creek Roadhouse there was a chopper doing tours over the Bungle Bungles so we took that and I must say it was great. One of the best things of our WA holidays. Enjoy your trip which ever way you go.. Cheers.

Whenarewethere · Guru

We were there in 2019. Anyone who thinks it is a 1 day visit is brain dead at the very least.

Firstly let you tyres down as stated on National Parks entrance notice board & then air up on the way out. The corrugations for the first 10km are not that bad if you are not dumb enough to not let tyres down.

While we were letting tyres down, about 5 cars simply raced in to get probably Bungle Bungles all done in an hour or 90 minutes... Really, hung, drawn & quartered comes to mind & dangling bits crushed like Guy Fawkes!

It takes about 2 hours to drive in (also out). Road is not difficult as such (two squishy river crossings (effectively a creek) that a two wheel drive could do, saw two 2wd vehicles in the park while we were there (not allowed)), or dual axil caravans for that matter.

Other than blind corners, poor chambers, Mostly speeding drivers (that we can't figure out. With hindsight we would have put up our sand flag, look as far ahead as possible for the blind situations), & large 4wd tourist vehicles all racing.

So to avoid all the f---ing idiots racing in & out, around mid day is the best in & out time of the park low minimal traffic.

Pre book your camping allocation. You can't book from within the park, unless there are vacancies.

We spent 3 nights there (should have spent a day or 2 longer). Our personal favourite was Echidna Chasm. We were there from 9.00 am (about 10 am for best sunlight effect), one of the best chasm gorge photo opportunities in the world including Petra in Jordan. Unfortunately I didn't have my dslr & 14mm lens on that trip, to save weight. Anyway loved the moment there nevertheless.

We were in Echidna Chasm for over 3 hours taking it in. Saw the odd person run in & out. Get a life!

We were so glad the odd person ran in & out so we had this place to ourselves for about 3 hours. One of my favourite experiences like seeing the southern lights in Tasmania.

Purnululu National Park is an environment for long term memory, not a one day destination.

Some of the less run on the mill views:

Dusting off on the way out at the entrance, after Wifey pumped up the tyres. But we do have 3 compressors in parallel so she gets the house work done quickly. Worth every cent!

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Possum3 · Guru

One day visit is pointless - it would be like going to the opera and walking out after first song. 2/3 day minimum to see them.

Meredith · Senior Member

Firstly the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park didn't open in 2023 and it looks very likely that it won't open in 2024, but there are a couple of good free camps nearby.

We have been there twice and both times stayed overnight and we still haven't seen anywhere near everything, on a 1 day trip you would have to pick just a very small section to see. The first time we took a small tent and camped, the 2nd time we stayed at the AAPT Bungle Bungle Wilderness camp in their luxury tents with ensuite, which while not cheap actually worked out a fairly reasonable price with it including dinner and breakfast, it was cheaper than a day tour for 2 people from the caravan park would have been. Both times it took about 2 hours each way to do the drive in.

TheHeaths · Guru

Good to see a couple of know it alls have spoken.

Whenarewethere, your comments are, at best ridiculous, and at worst, when combined with some of your other comments on topics recently, suggest the application of the term brain dead may be better used as a self description. Perhaps try to express an opinion, which is your right, without having to belittle others, you might enjoy it.

Possum, a day visit is not pointless. More time is better, as it is in most places, and if you read the last paragraph of my post, I suggested that, but sometimes isnt always possible.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Mirror

TheHeaths · Guru

Whenarewethere wrote:
Mirror

Nice comment Jonathon.

Ill sit and quietly reflect on the meaning of it.

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Thursday 15th of February 2024 09:38:28 AM

Whenarewethere · Guru

Enlightenment

FMC · Veteran Member

Left our van in the CP and did the tour, the road was extremely rough, not one tight bolt on the bus and it would have killed my tyres, had a friend who did this trip a few years earlier and said don't drive in as you are constantly looking at the road and not the scenery.

Great tour, as said in previous mail, tour, lunch and great dinner with the group at night, well worth the money.

On the day we did this trip two lots of self drive people shredded tyres, as one said the tyre was same price as the tour.

We did this in the month of July 2019.

Happy travels

Aussie1 · Guru

FMC wrote:
Left our van in the CP and did the tour, the road was extremely rough, not one tight bolt on the bus and it would have killed my tyres, had a friend who did this trip a few years earlier and said don't drive in as you are constantly looking at the road and not the scenery.
Great tour, as said in previous mail, tour, lunch and great dinner with the group at night, well worth the money.
On the day we did this trip two lots of self drive people shredded tyres, as one said the tyre was same price as the tour.
We did this in the month of July 2019.
Happy travels

Good option suggested there.

Been twice personally, once in by helicopter and second time by light aircraft.

Ain't life grand with so many choices.

Whenarewethere · Guru

The signs ask for 50kph.

>80% drive in & out a lot faster. In other words, Brain dead.

TheHeaths · Guru

Johnathon,

You know 95.4% of all quoted statistics are made up.

Where did you get yours from?

PS still reflecting, but havent found any enlightenment.

PPS still calling people names for no good reason I see. Perhaps you should look in my mirror?

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Friday 16th of February 2024 02:05:07 PM

Aussie1 · Guru

TheHeaths wrote:
Johnathon,

You know 95.4% of all quoted statistics are made up.

Where did you get yours from?

PS still reflecting, but havent found any enlightenment.

PPS still calling people names for no good reason I see. Perhaps you should look in my mirror?

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Friday 16th of February 2024 02:05:07 PM

Hi Ian,

It appears to me that Johnathon is very much driven by his personal situation (refer his posts in "I Digress, on Imprisonment') when responding to others. And it appears to be an outlet to "lash out" at any opportunity.

Probably best to just ignore those reactionary comments and just wish him all the best for the future given his issues..

cheers.

vince56 · Senior Member

AND 10 out of four people are dyslexic.

TheHeaths · Guru

Aussie1 wrote:
TheHeaths wrote:
Johnathon,

You know 95.4% of all quoted statistics are made up.

Where did you get yours from?

PS still reflecting, but havent found any enlightenment.

PPS still calling people names for no good reason I see. Perhaps you should look in my mirror?

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Friday 16th of February 2024 02:05:07 PM

Hi Ian,
It appears to me that Johnathon is very much driven by his personal situation (refer his posts in "I Digress, on Imprisonment') when responding to others. And it appears to be an outlet to "lash out" at any opportunity.
Probably best to just ignore those reactionary comments and just wish him all the best for the future given his issues..
cheers.

I agree. I will follow your sensible suggestion.

craigcelaya · Newbie

A day trip from Bungle Bungle Campground to the Bungle Bungle Range is certainly doable, but the road conditions can be rough, with some water crossings along the way. It's important to be prepared for a bumpy ride, as the route can be challenging, especially during the wet season. However, with the right 4WD vehicle, the drive is manageable for experienced drivers. If you're looking for a less strenuous adventure, you might consider exploring other options, like a VIP desert safari Dubai where you can enjoy a more comfortable experience with expert guides.

Magnarc · Guru

Wawt and a recently departed member make a good pair. Great minds think alike.