- Address: Western Australia 6770, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9168 7300
- Website: http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/purnululu
- Area: 2 397 km²
- Foundation date: 1987.
Perhaps the most interesting park in Western Australia is Purnululu National Park. This place is famous for its unique nature, which is why in 1987 Purnululu was listed as a UNESCO protected site.
Purnululu or Bangl-Bangle?
Such an unusual name for the park was presented by numerous sandy wastelands, because in translation from the language of Australian aborigines "purnululu" is a sandstone. In some sources, you can find another name "Bangl-Bangle" - a mountain range located in the park.
In ancient times, Purnululu was inhabited by numerous tribes who were engaged in cattle breeding and agriculture, as evidenced by archaeological findings. In addition, the visit of people is reminiscent of rock paintings and numerous burials that have survived to our time.
What is remarkable about the park these days?
Today, Purnululu National Park attracts visitors with giant squares, where sandy plains, Mount Bangle-Bangle, Ord River, grassy lowlands, limestone rocks are located, but mountain formations resembling bee-hives are considered its main attraction. "Hives" is the result of a process of erosion of rocks, which lasted a little over 20 million years. And now tourists can see how bright orange sandstone is replaced by stripes of dark color.
It is worth noting that the flora of Purnululu is no less interesting. On the territory of 250 hectares grows about 650 plant species, 13 of which are relict. The most common are eucalyptus, acacia, and gravel. The animal world is represented by mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, the species diversity of which is poor.
How to get there?
You can drive to Purnululu by car, moving along the Spring Creek Track to Kununurra town, and then turn onto Great Northern Highway. The journey will take about three hours. In addition, helicopters and light aircraft fly to the National Park.
You can visit Purnululu National Park at any time, as its work is done around the clock. Free admission.
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