The road into the Bungle Bungles

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The Bungle Bungle range in Purnululu National Park is one of the world's most fascinating geological landmarks. Numerous adventures await those that visit by 4WD enabling you to walk deep into the

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I will be visiting the Bungles Bungles at the end of July. How is the condition of the road & will my Outlander 4WD be suitable for the road & any river crossings?

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Reply By: Member - Alan H (QLD) - Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 20:36

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 20:36

Yes it will. We have just come from there and while the road is windy dusty and rough in patches you will do OK the wet crossings are all doable and will only get less as time goes by.

Alan

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Reply By: 906 - Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 21:33

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 21:33

Yes agree with last post , you will romp it in .
We did it last year in our Troup Carrier towing our Camper trailer , water crossings are short and sweet .
Don't think twice just do it .
Colin

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Reply By: Sigmund - Friday, May 29, 2015 at 12:50

Friday, May 29, 2015 at 12:50

I assume that like other outback tracks a bit of rain will change the picture so check with a local roadhouse or copper or Parks or the station before committing.

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Reply By: Sigmund - Friday, May 29, 2015 at 13:01

Friday, May 29, 2015 at 13:01

What's the clearance of the Outlander?

Is it comparable to a Troopy?

You may need to be careful, and adventurous. More on this site: http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/Kimberley/Bungle_Bungle_-_Purnululu_NP.aspx

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Reply By: 906 - Friday, May 29, 2015 at 23:18

Friday, May 29, 2015 at 23:18

There were people in Subaru Outbacks and I met someone in a Rav 4 , take it easy and you should be right .
Colin

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Reply By: TomH - Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 09:25

Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 09:25

The road conditions this week may be far different to July after half the seasons traffic have been over it.

When we were there a few years ago the guide we had for the day said it took him two hours to get in from the highway. That would have been in mid June.

May have improved, may not.

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Reply By: 906 - Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 16:00

Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 16:00

I Think give it a try , take it easy , take your time , if in doubt don't .
I mostly make my own decisions on track conditions as I have had people tell me roads are rough and they're not , or vice versa .

You are the best judge . you can always turn around , if things go wrong you will have a great story to tell .

Colin

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Follow Up By: Bushranger1 - Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 18:34

Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 18:34

Yep wise advice Colin.
Cant give up to date advice on the Bungles track condition as it's years since I did it.
One thing I learnt years ago is don't bother asking for any track advice as most times I have found people tend to exaggerate how rough the tracks are.
Maybe it's because I just drive according to the terrain & don't stress or set unrealistic travel times. Or maybe people just feel good about telling others about the challenging drive they have just done!

Like Colin says just have a go & don't feel bad if it gets too much for your experience & you have to turn around.
Cheers
Stu

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Follow Up By: Bushranger1 - Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 18:42

Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 18:42

One more thing.
It's a matter of perception too I guess. I remember taking an overseas visitor up a track & he was in awe as to where I got the vehicle.
He reckoned it was almost unbelievable that I got to the destination with no damage or stress but to me it was no big deal at all.

Make your own mind up. Only you know you limits.

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