Purnululu National Park (also known as the Bungle Bungles) is a remote wilderness area in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, located 300km south of the small regional town of Kununurra. This World Heritage Listed area is known for the most outstanding example of cone karst in sandstones anywhere in the world, with the Bungle Bungle Range renown for its striking orange and grey banded domes made of sandstone deposited 360 million years ago.
There are four maps in this series. The overview map displays access roads, location of key park features, plus accommodation and campgrounds. The inset map provides a detailed view of the World Heritage Area, showing roads, park facilities, activities, campgrounds and accommodation, walk trails and lookouts. Separate maps provide a detailed view of the Walardi and Kurrajong campgrounds to assist with campground bookings.
Please note this is a remote park and visitors must carry in all water, food, fuel and other supplies.
What is a Smartreka map?
Smartreka maps make it easier to navigate! The maps use the built-in GPS on your smartphone or tablet to plot your real-time location. This can be done without a network connection and without roaming charges. To get started, simply download the free Avenza Map app and then visit the map store to download your maps!
Get started in two easy steps:
Download the free Avenza Maps app to your tablet or smartphone:
- For android devices, click here.
- For iOS (apple) devices, click here.
Purchase the WA Parks Foundation Smartreka map from the Avenza Map store and start exploring with confidence!
Hiking through Purnululu National Park. Tourism WA
Why visit Purnululu?
In 2003 the Purnululu National Park was World Heritage-listed for two main features – the area’s incredible natural beauty and its outstanding geological value.
The Bungle Bungle Range is renowned for its striking banded domes; the world’s most exceptional example of cone karst formations. They are made of sandstone deposited about 360 million years ago. Erosion by creeks, rivers and weathering in the past 20 million years has carved out these domes, along with spectacular chasms and gorges, creating a surreal landscape.
The domes’ striking orange and grey bands are caused by the presence or absence of cyanobacteria. Dark bands indicate the presence of the cyanobacteria, which grows on layers of sandstone where moisture accumulates. The orange bands are oxidised iron compounds that have dried out too quickly for the cyanobacteria to grow.