Opening Times:
The park is open only between 01 April and 31 October (weather permitting).
Park Fee: AU$11.00 (subject to change) Access:
From Kununurra (Western Australia): turnoff is approximately 250km south of Kununurra along the Great Northern Highway ). From there it is 55km to the Ranger Station and this section takes 2.5 - 3hrs one way. (Allow at least 5 hours driving time from Kununurra).
From Halls Creek (Western Australia): turnoff is approximately 109km north of Halls Creek along the Great Northern Highway ). From there it is 55km to the Ranger Station and this section takes 2.5 - 3hrs one way. (Allow at least 4 hours driving time from Halls Creek).
Important! The Great Northern Highway is sealed but the park access road is accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.
A lot of visitors choose to fly over and/or land in the Bungles because that the track in from the Great Northern Highway is rough and not suitable to caravans or trailers. It is very slow going with a number of creek crossings. Scenic flights by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft are available within the park or from Halls Creek, Kununurra or Warmun.
Camping:
There are two public camping areas (Walardi and Kurrajong) with few facilities (e.g. no fixed accommodation). All visitors must carry in all food and water. Be prepared to take your rubbish out with you as no disposal is allowed. Most visitors camp for several days so it is essential to be well equipped. A third camp area is set aside for licensed tour operators bringing fly/drive visitors to the park. Walks - Southern:
- Cathedral Gorge: The most visited site in the park, a moderate 2km return walk from Piccaninny Gorge Carpark to a spectacular gorge. There are rock ledges to be negotiated. Allow approximately 1-2 hrs for return walk.
- Piccaninny Gorge : Is for the serious walker is a 30km return walk that you should allow a minimum of two days to complete. Soon after the Wet season, it may be necessary to swim part of this walk but later in the year water becomes scarce so make sure you carry plenty. For those with more time and the will to carry enough provisions there are many side gorges that can be explored either side of the Piccaninny Gorge. Anyone attempting an overnight or longer walk must register with the Ranger before setting out. The deeper you go the more spectacular it gets.
- Domes walk trail: A short 1km circuit walk amongst the domes beginning at Piccaninny Gorge.
Walks - Northern:
- Echidna Chasm is a walk through a narrow gorge that seems to reveal yet another section each time you think you have found its end. It is amoderate 2km return walk with some large boulders to scramble over. Allow 1-2hrs for return walk.
- Froghole: Moderate to Hard 1.4km walk leads to a small pool at the base of the range Allow 1-2hrs for return walk.
- Mini Palms: 3km return walk leading to a scenic amphitheatre. Easy at the start but becomes progressively more difficult. Allow approx 3hrs return.
For more information please visit www.dec.wa.gov.au
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