We actually explored these magnificent "rocks" last Thursday. We opted to go on a tour to the Bungle Bungles as we'd heard the 50km road in was quite rough, it took about 2 hours and there was also a few things to see so we'd thought it would save time being taken, also meant it made it easier on the planner and you could just sit there and absorb all of the info they told you.
It was great. The truck trip in was very rough, I'm glad I didn't have to worry about flat tyres and Pete could sit back and relax for a change.
We first went to Picanninny creek. On the drive in to the Purnululu National Park you drive through and can see quite a few mountains but its not until you get right in that you can see the striking orange and black striped domes that are typical of the bungles.
Hmmm photos (mine anyway ) don't really do these magnificent structures justice....
We then went to Cathedral gorge which was also beautiful, there was a natural amphitheatre which made music sound unbelievable and yes someone played their ipod..even more impressive though was when a German guy started singing (his national anthem I think) the sound was just like a cathedral.
We then drove to the other end of the Purnululu Range to Echidna Chasm, this was the side attraction of the trip for me but when we got there ans started walking through it was beautiful. I hadn't expected it to be so magnificent, it was surrounded by cooling palms and the chasm provided a natural cooling system which made it great to explore and get out of the 35 degree heat.
After our great, exhausting day and two hour bumpy, rough ride home we were fed vege soup and damper and beef curry for tea. Fell into bed exhausted. Another amazing day in the Kimberley.
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