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Kununurra to Wyndham via the Bungle Bungle Bungle Bungle Range
Cathedral Gorge is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a 3km return walk from the the the the beehives car park The natural amphitheatre – – suitable for an outdoor opera – – is is one of of the the the the highlights of of Purnululu Travellers towing a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a caravan caravan are faced with an an an an important decision in in Kununurra only heavy-duty off-road caravans should should be taken
on on the the Gibb river road road road And even then you you should should should should expect to sustain damage off-road camper-trailers should should should be fine although you you should should should take it easy at all times Those planning to drive the entire Gibb river road should leave their vans at a a a a a a a a caravan park in in Kununurra and camp or stay in in the safari-style accommodation available in Purnululu national Park
Caravans are not permitted to enter Purnululu Those who do not want to drive the entire Gibb river road can explore el Questro
station station and Home Valley
station station from Kununurra then proceed south-west on the Great Western Highway in this case leave caravans checked in at the Turkey Creek roadhouse Caravan Park
and drive to Purnululu national Park
from there For the the 4WD adventurer the the road to Purnululu (bungle bungle) national Park
is considered to to be one of the tough challenges of the Kimberley However it it isn’t really that bad particularly with low-range 4WD and high clearance The drive in in is like journeying through
a a a a a a landscape painting basic bush camping is available at Walardi Campground in the south and Kurrajong Camp in the north bellburn has two private safari camps and water that attracts birdlife if you you make an early start you you will arrive with time to to set up camp and head to to Walanginjdji Lookout to watch the sunset A full day in in the park should include an early-morning walk to mini Palms Gorge followed by a a mid-morning visit to echidna Chasm After lunch head to the Piccaninny
Gorge Gorge area for a a a a a a walk to Cathedral Gorge Gorge and and then wander through
the the beehives as the the setting sun turns the the banded domes to a a flaming honey hue After leaving Purnululu national Park
return to to Kununurra if needed and then head on to to Wyndham with a a a a stop at The Grotto for a a a a dip in a a a a a a plunge pool at at the base of a a a a a a waterfall on a a a clear day the Five rivers Lookout is expansive The highlight of this area is is Parry Lagoons nature reserve especially the hide and a a a a a lookout at marlgu billabong Parry Creek Farm
is a a a a a a pleasant place to stay before proceeding on the Gibb river road some travellers leave their van here while exploring the eastern end of the Kimberley 4459 Darwin-Broome 16
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