Aerial view reveals the extraordinary striped sandstone formations and narrow valleys of the Bungle Bungle Range surrounded by remote Kimberley wilderness.

    Aerial view of the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Australia.

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    Bungle Bungle Range

    Landmark

    Bungle Bungle Range is a sandstone massif within Purnululu National Park in the eastern Kimberley, formed into hundreds of rounded and deeply eroded domes. Alternating orange and dark-grey bands give the formations their distinctive striped appearance, with narrow gorges and creek beds cutting through the range. The repeating domes, strong geological patterns and surrounding savanna provide opportunities for both broad landscapes and detailed studies of form and texture.

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    Aerial view reveals the extraordinary striped sandstone formations and narrow valleys of the Bungle Bungle Range surrounded by remote Kimberley wilderness.

    Aerial view of the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Austr…

    Distinctive orange-and-black striped sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungle Range rise above sparse savannah vegetation beneath a blue sky.

    Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Australia.

    Vast field of distinctive striped sandstone domes and deeply eroded valleys across the Bungle Bungle Range in the Kimberley.

    Aerial view across the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western A…

    Elevated view across the densely packed orange-and-black striped sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungle Range.

    The Domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Austral…

    Aerial view of densely packed, deeply eroded sandstone towers and narrow gorges in the Bungle Bungle Range.

    Aerial view of the towering sandstone formations of the Bungle Bungle Range in P…

    Striped sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungle Range rise above a dry creek bed and sparse Kimberley bushland.

    Bungle Bungle Range rising above the outback landscape in Purnululu National Par…

    Warm evening light illuminates the distinctive striped sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungle Range above dark foreground bushland.

    Bungle Bungle Range in warm evening light, Purnululu National Park, Western Aust…

    Towering orange-and-black striped sandstone walls and rounded domes rise above native vegetation in the Bungle Bungle Range.

    Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Australia.

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Visitor Access

    0–5 min

    Elevation Gain

    5 m

    Best Light

    Morning
    Golden Hour

    Low-angle light separates the rounded domes and reveals their banding, while open desert conditions retain strong colour and geological detail.

    Why This Light

    Low-Angle Relief
    Wide DR OK

    Season

    Seasonally Distinct

    Summer brings greener vegetation, storm clouds and seasonal water through the ranges during the wet season. Winter brings dry golden grasses, clearer skies and stronger contrast between the striped domes and surrounding savanna.

    Crowds

    Often Busy

    Restrictions

    4×4 Required
    Seasonal Access Risk

    The Bungle Bungle Range is reached through Purnululu National Park via a long, rough access road from the Great Northern Highway. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are generally required, and road access is seasonal, with the park commonly inaccessible during the wet season. Established parking areas and walking trails provide access to the principal formations. Current road and park conditions should be checked before travelling.

    Photography Notes

    The range is defined by repeating striped domes, narrow valleys and their contrast with the surrounding savanna. Wide lenses emphasise patterns across groups of formations, while telephoto lenses compress overlapping domes and isolate orange and grey banding. Low-angle light strengthens their rounded relief and creates separation between formations. Ground-level views reveal sandstone texture and vegetation, while elevated and aerial perspectives show the much larger scale and geometric structure of the range.
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