BUNGLE BUNGLES HELICOPTER TOUR Australia Big Righthand Turn Day 25
DAY 25
BUNGLE BUNGLES
These are beehive-shaped rock domes made up of sandstones and conglomerates (rocks composed of pebbles and finer material cemented together). Wind and erosion from the Tanami Desert and rainfall over millions of years shaped the domes.
Helicopter Tour
There are forty-five minute Helicopter Tours of the Bungle Bungle’s and these are available from Warmun/Turkey Creek on the Great Northern Highway. 200km south of Kununurra. Turkey Creek renamed Warmun is a small aboriginal settlement. The tour allows for good views over the domes and from the air appear quite vast in area. The tour does not land at the domes. Two way head phones allow the pilot to describe the area.
Alternately to reach the iconic Bungle Bungle Range, visitors can embark on a scenic journey along the 4WD accessible road, spanning a distance of 54km from the Great Northern Highway. While this route offers a unique adventure through the rugged landscape of Western Australia, it is important to note that the track conditions can significantly impact travel time. Due to the current state of the track, the journey to the Bungle Bungles typically takes around two to three hours one way.
The remote and untouched nature of the track leading to the Bungle Bungles adds to the sense of adventure and exploration for those who choose to traverse it. As of 2024, the track has remained largely unchanged, with no significant improvements made to enhance accessibility or ease of travel. This means that visitors can expect an authentic outback experience, complete with challenging terrain and breathtaking scenery along the way.
Despite the time and effort required to navigate the 4WD accessible road, the journey to the Bungle Bungles is well worth it for those seeking a true off-the-beaten-path adventure. The untouched beauty of the landscape, coupled with the sense of isolation and remoteness, creates a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Australia's outback.
Helicopter tours may also be available at the Bungle Bungles. The tour from Turkey Creek, 10 out of 10.
Traveldriven
PARDOO (CLOSED 2023\REOPENED 2024) & SANDFIRE ARE ROADHOUSE STOPS
FOR ROAD TRAFFIC.
NO TOWNS ARE BETWEEN PORT HEDLAND AND BROOME A DISTANCE OF
610 KILOMETRES
OVERNIGHT PRISONER'S BOAB TREE
BUNGLE BUNGLES HELICOPTER FLIGHT
