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Bungle Bungles - Purnululu NP

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This trek takes in the magnificent Bungle Bungles - a unique and visually striking collection of dome-shaped rock formations that resemble beehives due to their distinctive dark grey and orange stripes. These are located within the Purnululu National Park off the Great Northern Highway between the towns of Halls Creek and Kununurra.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesHalls Creek
Trek
FinishKununurra
Distance560.58 kmMinimum Days3
Average Speed61.04 km/hrDriving Time9 hr 11 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team   Updated: 15 Sep 2008
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 Description

Purnululu National Park is located within the East Kimberley region and is only accessible for vehicles entering from the Great Northern Highway. Travelling time to the ranger station is approximately 5 hours from Kununurra and 4 hours from Halls Creek with the last 2.5 hours requiring four wheel drive. There is no accommodation other than camping and facilities are very limited - the wilderness aspect is one the park's main attractions. For those that wish to camp but are without access to a 4WD vehicle, tours operate out of Broome, Kununurra and Halls Creek. Visitors with limited time or those that wish to fully appreciate the immense grandeur of the Bungle Bungle range can pick up scenic flights from Kununurra, Halls Creek, or Turkey Creek. Established as a National Park in 1987, and listed by the World Heritage Committee in 2003, Purnululu (formerly known as the Bungle Bungles) is one of Western Australia’s best known tourist destinations. Our Trek Note provides self-drive information for visitors accessing the park by 4WD vehicle.

Visitors typically come to Purnululu to experience the visually striking Bungle Bungles - a range dominated by 450 sq. km of dome-shaped sandstone rock formations that are said to look like beehives due to their distinctive dark grey and orange horizontal stripes. Walks in the southern section of the park provide ground visitors with access to these famous banded beehive domes. However, Purnululu also contains numerous gorges, cliffs, sandy plains and surprisingly unique flora and fauna. The Livistona palms found in the Mini Palms Gorge and Echidna Chasm in the northern section give evidence that Purnululu was once a much wetter region.

Whilst off-road trailers are permitted into the National Park, the 53km access track from the highway to the park entrance is definitely 4WD only and is not suitable for caravans. The Spring Creek Track consists of around 50 creek crossings and some sections of the undulating terrain will require low range 4WD gearing. The track passes through the Mabel Downs Station where camping is strictly prohibited and a 50km/hr speed limit is enforced. This part of the trip will take and around 2hrs without a trailer – and probably 30 minutes more if you are towing a trailer. The views along the route are sensational and if you are travelling in convoy, you’ll probably be tempted to get a few photos of vehicles making the river crossings. Many of the crossings are dense with vegetation and you'll experience sweeping views of river bends, beautiful river gums and pandanus. People who tow trailers will find themselves travelling at a slower pace so consideration and care should be given to other drivers along this often narrow single lane track. At the end of the Spring Creek Track you will come across the ranger station where you will need to pay your entry fee (or quote your park pass number) and pay your camping fees and select your camp ground.

Purnulu National Park has two distinct sections; the Northern section is noted for its steep and narrow gorges and its main attractions are Echidna Chasm, Kungkalanayi Lookout and Mini Palms Gorge. This part of the park is best experienced in the afternoon. The Southern section is quite different; here you'll be able to access the well-known beehive domes in the Piccaninny Creek area and the Cathedral Gorge, which are best experienced in the early morning.

You will need a minimum of two days to visit the main attractions.

 Interactive Route Map

Halls CreekPalm Creek, Great Northern HwyLittle Panton River, Great Northern HwyUpper Panton River, Great Northern HwyLeycesters RestOrd River, Great Northern HwySpring CreekGreat Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP AccessFrank River, Spring Creek TkThree Way JunctionPiccaninny Creek, Spring Creek TkCathedral GorgePiccaninny Creek, Spring Creek TkThree Way JunctionKurrajong CampEchidna ChasmKurrajong CampThree Way JunctionFrank River, Spring Creek TkGreat Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP AccessFletchers Creek, Great Northern HwyWarmun (Turkey Creek)Telegraph CreekBow River, Great Central HwyWoolah (Doon Doon)Dunham River Rest AreaCockburn South Rest AreaGreat Northern Hwy & Victoria HwyCockburn Rest AreaKununurra West Rest AreaDunham River, Victoria HwyKununurra
Halls Creek
The new township of Halls Creek is small but has a continuous flow of tourist trade to keep it busy. It is mostly an Aboriginal settlement. Halls Creek services a growing tourist trade in the area.
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services
Position: 127.6665ºE   18.2249ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Palm Creek, Great Northern Hwy
Distance: 27.16km
Average Speed: 86.26km/h
Palm Creek, Great Northern Hwy
Great Northern Highway crossing Palm Creek
Features: River Crossing
Position: 127.8043ºE   18.0397ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Little Panton River, Great Northern Hwy
Distance: 20.99km
Average Speed: 84.38km/h
Little Panton River, Great Northern Hwy
Located north of Halls Creek (or 117km south of Turkey Creek).
Features: River Crossing
Position: 127.8317ºE   17.8756ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Upper Panton River, Great Northern Hwy
Distance: 9.84km
Average Speed: 69.29km/h
Upper Panton River, Great Northern Hwy
Great Northern Hwy crossing Upper Panton River
Features: River Crossing
Position: 127.8050ºE   17.7929ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Leycesters Rest
Distance: 44.15km
Average Speed: 82.39km/h
Leycesters Rest
Located 100km north of Halls Creek or 63km south of Turkey Creek.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 127.9508ºE   17.4814ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Ord River, Great Northern Hwy
Distance: 0.6km
Average Speed: 53.07km/h
Ord River, Great Northern Hwy
Great Northern Highway crossing Ord River
Features: River Crossing
Position: 127.9490ºE   17.4768ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Spring Creek
Distance: 6.61km
Average Speed: 80.36km/h
Spring Creek
Located 107km north east of Halls Creek or 56km south west of Turkey Creek.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 127.9892ºE   17.4331ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access
Distance: 0.67km
Average Speed: 42.69km/h
Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access
Junction of Great Northern Hwy and Spring Creek Track
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 127.9933ºE   17.4308ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Frank River, Spring Creek Tk
Distance: 39km
Average Speed: 31.04km/h
Frank River, Spring Creek Tk
Frank River, Spring Creek Tk
Features: River Crossing
Position: 128.2213ºE   17.3965ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Three Way Junction
Distance: 12.79km
Average Speed: 28.76km/h
Three Way Junction
Three Way Junction on the Srping Creek Track. North heads towards Echidna Chasm and south heads towards Cathedral Gorge.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 128.3044ºE   17.4259ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk
Distance: 23.89km
Average Speed: 39.25km/h
Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk
Piccaninny Creek carpark is the starting point for 3 great walks within Purnululu National Park. Domes Trail: A short circuit trail of 1km that winds around a cluster of beehive formations. Easy walking, allow 30minutes.
Features: River Crossing
Position: 128.3807ºE   17.5049ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Cathedral Gorge
Distance: 2.59km
Average Speed: 27.53km/h
Cathedral Gorge
Gorge in Purnululu NP (Bungle Bungles). An easy 2km stroll looping via the Domes Walk or directly from the carpark. 26km from Ranger Station along a scenic road with many photo opportunities.
Features: GorgeWalk Track
Position: 128.3777ºE   17.4860ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk
Distance: 2.59km
Average Speed: 27.53km/h
Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk
Piccaninny Creek carpark is the starting point for 3 great walks within Purnululu National Park. Domes Trail: A short circuit trail of 1km that winds around a cluster of beehive formations. Easy walking, allow 30minutes.
Features: River Crossing
Position: 128.3807ºE   17.5049ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Three Way Junction
Distance: 23.89km
Average Speed: 39.25km/h
Three Way Junction
Three Way Junction on the Srping Creek Track. North heads towards Echidna Chasm and south heads towards Cathedral Gorge.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 128.3044ºE   17.4259ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Kurrajong Camp
Distance: 6.25km
Average Speed: 35.39km/h
Kurrajong Camp
Nice camp
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.3311ºE   17.3856ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Echidna Chasm
Distance: 15.42km
Average Speed: 29.12km/h
Echidna Chasm
Spectacular chasm in Bungle Bungle Range within Purnululu National Park. 2km return walk from carpark. A joint in the sandstone and conglomerate rock has been widened by water erosion thus enabling human entry. Steel ladder to access the innermost section
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 128.4147ºE   17.3250ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Kurrajong Camp
Distance: 15.42km
Average Speed: 29.12km/h
Kurrajong Camp
Nice camp
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.3311ºE   17.3856ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Three Way Junction
Distance: 6.25km
Average Speed: 35.39km/h
Three Way Junction
Three Way Junction on the Srping Creek Track. North heads towards Echidna Chasm and south heads towards Cathedral Gorge.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 128.3044ºE   17.4259ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Frank River, Spring Creek Tk
Distance: 12.79km
Average Speed: 28.76km/h
Frank River, Spring Creek Tk
Frank River, Spring Creek Tk
Features: River Crossing
Position: 128.2213ºE   17.3965ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access
Distance: 39km
Average Speed: 31.04km/h
Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access
Junction of Great Northern Hwy and Spring Creek Track
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 127.9933ºE   17.4308ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Fletchers Creek, Great Northern Hwy
Distance: 12.45km
Average Speed: 75.1km/h
Fletchers Creek, Great Northern Hwy
Located 120km north of Halls Creek or 43km south of Turkey Creek. 12km north of Bungle Bungle turnoff. Only a small area.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.0517ºE   17.3400ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Warmun (Turkey Creek)
Distance: 40.41km
Average Speed: 86.37km/h
Warmun (Turkey Creek)
Warmun Art Centre to view artwork from leading Aboriginal artists. Gija Visitor Information - Ph: (08) 9168 7882 (holiday season only) Turkey Creek Roadhouse - Phone: (08) 9168 7882
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Camp Fee Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Position: 128.2107ºE   17.0294ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Telegraph Creek
Distance: 20.26km
Average Speed: 71.52km/h
Telegraph Creek
Located 18km north of Turkey Creek or 134km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.2811ºE   16.8731ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Bow River, Great Central Hwy
Distance: 9.27km
Average Speed: 87.97km/h
Bow River, Great Central Hwy
Located 28km north of Turkey Creek or 124km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Features: River Crossing
Position: 128.2808ºE   16.7940ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Woolah (Doon Doon)
Distance: 62.46km
Average Speed: 91.13km/h
Woolah (Doon Doon)
Doon Doon Roadhouse - Phone: (08) 9167 8004 Aboriginal Cultural Tours Great food .Every sort of nick nack you could want..clean and tidy overnight accomodation and vans .freindly staff
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Camp Fee
Position: 128.2484ºE   16.3086ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Dunham River Rest Area
Distance: 25.15km
Average Speed: 88.59km/h
Dunham River Rest Area
Located 117km north of Turkey Creek or 35km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.3656ºE   16.1528ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Cockburn South Rest Area
Distance: 17.73km
Average Speed: 93km/h
Cockburn South Rest Area
Located 134km north of Turkey Creek or 18km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.4256ºE   16.0094ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Great Northern Hwy & Victoria Hwy
Distance: 17.99km
Average Speed: 90.07km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 128.3722ºE   15.8684ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Cockburn Rest Area
Distance: 0.51km
Average Speed: 68.43km/h
Cockburn Rest Area
Located at Victoria Highway Junction or 152km north of Turkey Creek, 56km south of Wyndham or 45km west of Kununurra.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.3714ºE   15.8686ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Kununurra West Rest Area
Distance: 32.12km
Average Speed: 96.77km/h
Kununurra West Rest Area
Located 34km east of Victoria Highway Junction or 12km west of Kununurra.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 128.6547ºE   15.7669ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Dunham River, Victoria Hwy
Distance: 4.71km
Average Speed: 90.04km/h
Dunham River, Victoria Hwy
Victoria Highway crossing for Dunham River
Features: River Crossing
Position: 128.6803ºE   15.7867ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Kununurra
Distance: 7.61km
Average Speed: 72.64km/h
Kununurra
Kununurra is the main population centre of the East Kimberley and is considered the gateway for tourists to this remote and intriging ancient region. Kununurra is located on the Victoria Highway, 1057km east of Broome and over 3000km from Perth.
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
Position: 128.7441ºE   15.7781ºS (GDA 94)

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 Things to See & Do

Echidna Chasm   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Point of Interest 
Spectacular chasm in Bungle Bungle Range within Purnululu National Park. 2km return walk from carpark. A joint in the sandstone and conglomerate rock has been widened by water erosion thus enabling human entry. Steel ladder to access the innermost section
Kununurra   RatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
Kununurra is the main population centre of the East Kimberley and is considered the gateway for tourists to this remote and intriging ancient region. Kununurra is located on the Victoria Highway, 1057km east of Broome and over 3000km from Perth.
Cathedral Gorge   
Gorge Walk Track
Gorge in Purnululu NP (Bungle Bungles). An easy 2km stroll looping via the Domes Walk or directly from the carpark. 26km from Ranger Station along a scenic road with many photo opportunities.
Warmun (Turkey Creek)   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Camp Fee Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Warmun Art Centre to view artwork from leading Aboriginal artists. Gija Visitor Information - Ph: (08) 9168 7882 (holiday season only) Turkey Creek Roadhouse - Phone: (08) 9168 7882
A visit to the Bungle Bungles by vehicle will give you just one perspective. To truly appreciate the size and scope of the landscape you really must take a scenic air tour. During the dry season, an airstrip operates from within the park servicing helicopter tours.

 Preparation

A well equipped 4WD vehicle is necessary to make the 2 hour long journey along the Spring Creek Track to reach the entrance to the National Park. Visitors must be fully self-sufficient with all food, water and camping gear to last the duration of their stay. Bore water is available from the camp sites, however it must be boiled before drinking. Bins are not provided so all rubbish must be carried out with you. A basic first aid kit should be taken on all walking trails as there are no services or facilities to assist people that become injured. There is no fuel available within the park. Nearest fuel service is Turkey Creek (Warnum). Plan to stay at least one night. You will need a minimum of two days to visit the main attractions.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolHalls Creek, Warmun (Turkey Creek), Woolah (Doon Doon), Kununurra Diesel4cyl 78 litres ULP4cyl 91 litres LPG4cyl 112 litres
6cyl 86 litres6cyl 101 litres6cyl 99 litres
8cyl 90 litres8cyl 93 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

The park is closed each year from 1 January to 31 March due to the wet seasons impact on roads and park facilities.

Closest Climatic Station

Warmun
Distance from Trek Mid Point 2.93km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 37.336.235.935.2 32.229.629.532.3 36.038.739.438.5
Mean Min. °C 24.724.423.320.7 17.213.812.614.9 19.423.025.025.1
Mean Rain mm 177.4174.5118.024.3 9.56.15.71.3 4.421.357.8112.7
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Halls Creek, Warmun (Turkey Creek), Woolah (Doon Doon), Kununurra

 Camp Sites & Accomodation

Kununurra   RatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
Kununurra is the main population centre of the East Kimberley and is considered the gateway for tourists to this remote and intriging ancient region. Kununurra is located on the Victoria Highway, 1057km east of Broome and over 3000km from Perth.
Cockburn Rest Area   RatingRatingRatingRating
Camp Free 
Located at Victoria Highway Junction or 152km north of Turkey Creek, 56km south of Wyndham or 45km west of Kununurra.
Spring Creek   RatingRatingRatingRating
Camp Free 
Located 107km north east of Halls Creek or 56km south west of Turkey Creek.
Halls Creek   RatingRatingRating
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services
The new township of Halls Creek is small but has a continuous flow of tourist trade to keep it busy. It is mostly an Aboriginal settlement. Halls Creek services a growing tourist trade in the area. There is a hotel, motel, caravan park, two roadhouses and several tours to the nearby Bungle Bungles and Wolfe Creek Crater.
Woolah (Doon Doon)   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Camp Fee
Doon Doon Roadhouse - Phone: (08) 9167 8004 Aboriginal Cultural Tours Great food .Every sort of nick nack you could want..clean and tidy overnight accomodation and vans .freindly staff
Warmun (Turkey Creek)   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping Aboriginal Lands,Communities Camp Fee Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Warmun Art Centre to view artwork from leading Aboriginal artists. Gija Visitor Information - Ph: (08) 9168 7882 (holiday season only) Turkey Creek Roadhouse - Phone: (08) 9168 7882
Kurrajong Camp   
Camp Free 
Nice camp
Kununurra West Rest Area   
Camp Free 
Located 34km east of Victoria Highway Junction or 12km west of Kununurra.
Telegraph Creek   
Camp Free 
Located 18km north of Turkey Creek or 134km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Cockburn South Rest Area   
Camp Free 
Located 134km north of Turkey Creek or 18km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Fletchers Creek, Great Northern Hwy   
Camp Free 
Located 120km north of Halls Creek or 43km south of Turkey Creek. 12km north of Bungle Bungle turnoff. Only a small area.
Dunham River Rest Area   
Camp Free 
Located 117km north of Turkey Creek or 35km south of Victoria Highway Junction.
Leycesters Rest   
Camp Free 
Located 100km north of Halls Creek or 63km south of Turkey Creek.
Most visitors camp for several days so it is essential to be well equipped. Driving is required from either camp to access the walking trails and main points of interest in the park, however magnificent sunset views of the nortwestern side of the Bungle Bungle Massif can be enjoyed from the northern Kurrajong Camp. Both campgrounds (Kurrajong to the north, Walardi to the south) are set up the same way with water taps and toilets, but no rubbish bins - you must take all your own rubbish out with you. Set areas have been allocated for people with generators and all campsites are well spaced allowing you to enjoy the camping experience. Tour groups stay at a third camp called Bellbird.

 Environment

(extracts courtesy Nature Base) The Bungle Bungle Range sits 578m above sea level. The range stands 200 to 300 metres above a woodland and grass-covered plain, with steep cliffs on the western face. Elsewhere, particularly where Piccaninny Creek has formed Piccaninny Gorge, the range is cut by deep gullies and breaks up into complex areas of ridges and domes, with prominent orange and black or grey bands.

The distinctive beehive-shaped landforms seen today have been produced by uplift and erosion caused during the last 20 million years.

More than 130 bird species are the park's most visible animals, including rainbow bee-eaters and flocks of budgerigars. The nailtail wallaby and euro live around the massif, while the short-eared rock-wallaby and euro are thought to live on top. Several species of rare animals also occur in the park.

 History

European knowledge of the Bungle Bungles is relatively new - in fact it wasn't until a television documentary released aerial footage in the mid-1980s that people began "visiting" the area.

Prior to it's "discovery", Aboriginals lived in the Ord River region from at least 40,000 years ago. These hunter-gathers moved from the desert to the uplands in the wet season, to foothill pools after the rains and along the river in the dry season, when this became a vital resource and refuge. Today, the Bungle Bungles area is rich in Aboriginal art and there are also many burial sites.

Pastoralists began to use the area from 1884 and a wide area throughout the Ord River grasslands was used for grazing cattle. In 1885 the gold rush hit Halls Creek (just 100km to the south) and miners settled in the region. Yet still, only a handful of people ever came to see the wonderful Bungle Bungle range hidden deep within the East Kimberley landscape until a photographer took the air in the 1980s and shared the video footage of the Bungle Bungle massif with the world. It only took a couple of years after the release of this aerial footage for the government of Western Australia to setup a National Park to protect and manage the area and less than 16 years later it became a World Heritage site.

 Driving Directions

Time
Direction
Distance
Halls Creek to Palm Creek, Great Northern Hwy 27.16 km NE 35° 18 min
Palm Creek, Great Northern Hwy to Little Panton River, Great Northern Hwy 20.99 km N 14 min
Little Panton River, Great Northern Hwy to Upper Panton River, Great Northern Hwy 9.84 km N 343° 8 min
Upper Panton River, Great Northern Hwy to Leycesters Rest 44.15 km NE 24° 32 min
Leycesters Rest to Ord River, Great Northern Hwy 0.6 km N 339°
Ord River, Great Northern Hwy to Spring Creek 6.61 km NE 41° 4 min
Spring Creek to Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access 0.67 km NE 61°
Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access to Frank River, Spring Creek Tk 39 km E 81° 1 hr 15 min
Frank River, Spring Creek Tk to Three Way Junction 12.79 km E 110° 26 min
Three Way Junction to Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk 23.89 km SE 137° 36 min
Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk to Cathedral Gorge 2.59 km N 352° 5 min
Cathedral Gorge to Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk 2.59 km S 172° 5 min
Piccaninny Creek, Spring Creek Tk to Three Way Junction 23.89 km NW 317° 36 min
Three Way Junction to Kurrajong Camp 6.25 km NE 32° 10 min
Kurrajong Camp to Echidna Chasm 15.42 km NE 53° 31 min
Echidna Chasm to Kurrajong Camp 15.42 km SW 233° 31 min
Kurrajong Camp to Three Way Junction 6.25 km SW 212° 10 min
Three Way Junction to Frank River, Spring Creek Tk 12.79 km W 290° 26 min
Frank River, Spring Creek Tk to Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access 39 km W 261° 1 hr 15 min
Great Northern Hwy & Purnululu NP Access to Fletchers Creek, Great Northern Hwy 12.45 km NE 32° 9 min
Fletchers Creek, Great Northern Hwy to Warmun (Turkey Creek) 40.41 km NE 26° 28 min
Warmun (Turkey Creek) to Telegraph Creek 20.26 km NE 23° 16 min
Telegraph Creek to Bow River, Great Central Hwy 9.27 km N 360° 6 min
Bow River, Great Central Hwy to Woolah (Doon Doon) 62.46 km N 356° 41 min
Woolah (Doon Doon) to Dunham River Rest Area 25.15 km NE 36° 17 min
Dunham River Rest Area to Cockburn South Rest Area 17.73 km N 22° 11 min
Cockburn South Rest Area to Great Northern Hwy & Victoria Hwy 17.99 km N 340° 11 min
Great Northern Hwy & Victoria Hwy to Cockburn Rest Area 0.51 km W 254°
Cockburn Rest Area to Kununurra West Rest Area 32.12 km E 70° 19 min
Kununurra West Rest Area to Dunham River, Victoria Hwy 4.71 km SE 129° 3 min
Dunham River, Victoria Hwy to Kununurra 7.61 km E 82° 6 min
Halls Creek to Kununurra 560.58 km     9 hr 11 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.

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SE5202 Lissadell SE5202 Lissadell
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
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SE5206 Dixon Range SE5206 Dixon Range
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
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Kimberley Kimberley
Thoroughly field-checked using Hema's GPS Mapping System, The Kimberley map clearly differentiates between roads and tracks and shows all road distances, points of interest, and facilities. The reverse side comes alive with photos capturing the essence of this rugged landscape.
Bungle Bungle Range Bungle Bungle Range
From the same authors of the Kakadu & Nitmiluk guide, this is another incredibly informative, A4 sized colour reference full of colour photographs, and detailed facts covering history of the area and landforms. Special sections detail each walk. Everything you need to know about the Bungles is in this book. A must have for any visitor.
The Kimberley - Outback Travellers Guide The Kimberley - Outback Travellers Guide
The Kimberley is an area of north western Australia that floods with tourists and retirees during the dry season each year. It is a rugged landscape with numerous ranges and wonderful waterfalls.
Snowy - Kosciuszko NP Snowy - Kosciuszko NP
Snowy-Kosciuszko features a national park map that covers Kosciuszko NP and Manadgi NP. There are also insets of six town maps: Khancoban, Cooma, Tumut, Jindabyne, Tumbarumba and Berridale and seven ski maps: Guthega, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass, Smiggin Holes, Perisher Valley, Mount Selwyn and Sawpit Creek.
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