Bungle Bungles

Hi Jo64

We took our Kimberley Karavan into Punululu National Park (Bungles) in mid August. The night before we stayed at Leycesters Rest Area which is about 7km before the Purnululu turn off (Halls Creek side). There were a lot of people who left their caravans there for the day and came back at night. Its about 2.5 to 3hours to the rangers station from the turnoff. The first creek crossing needs some respect, its not deep just has some submersed rocks to be weary of.

I'm not sure if any left their caravans in the rest area for the night while they camped. The rest spot is fairly large and I would feel fairly safe leaving a van for one night. There is usually a few who ar staying a day or two and will keep an eye out for your van. If you do not feel safe then a lot of people leave their van at Turkey Creek although I cannot comment on the safety or costs of this.

Its a great place and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Cheers
Pete S

Jo64,
There is a rest area/camp spot almost opposite the turn off of the Bungle Bungles called Spring Creek. There are usually quite a few people camped there. We only camped overnight but found out that it was common for people to leave their caravans there and go into the Bungles for the day.


Viv

There is a dedicated storage area at Turkey Creek (Warnum) opposite the road house/caravan park. It is a secure area surrounded by 6' chain wire fence with barb on top. When we were there, 3 years ago, it cost $8 per night. It is run by the local indigenes so you would think that they would be reluctant to kill the goose that laid the golden egg. We left our van there for three days and had no problem. There is a small cultural centre outside the enclosure where you go to pay. Only problem is there is no power, no we had to put our fridge on gas. The other option we looked at was paying for a site in the caravan park but couldn't see the sense in that. If you want to do the Bungles properly allow two full days - the scenic areas are at the Northern and Southern ends of the park and really need a day each to properly explore them. And remember that it will take at least 2 - 3 hours each way to get in and get out of the park. I would also recommend that you book ahead if you plan on staying at Turkey Creek either before or after you go ito the Park. When we there they were booked out.

Tessa

Thanks, I think we will probably go the lock up, the Navigator is not keen about leaving the van in a rest area. Putting the fridge on gas won't be a problem.

I agree you really need two nights. We did one night and it was a bit rushed.

Cheers, Nige