Purnululu National Park - one of the most interesting geologically parks in Western Australia, this open-air museum. In 1987, the park occupies 240 thousand hectares in the Kimberley Plateau, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The nature of these places really unspoiled - the nearest village is located 250 km from the park.

In the language of Aboriginal tribes cue "Purnululu" means "sandstone" .Inogda park called Bungle Bungle Range on the name of the mountain range of the same name, which is part of the whole park.

The relief of the park is very diverse - it is already mentioned above mountain range Bungle Bungle Range area of ​​45 thousand hectares, the vast sandy plains, grassy plain in the valley of Ord and limestone cliffs to the west and east of the park.

The main attraction of the park Purnululu - a mountain ridge formation Bungle Bungle Range, acquired form of hives as a result of erosion, which lasted 20 million years. These "hives" have an interesting structure - a bright orange sandstone alternates with dark stripes width of several meters. Bright orange color they give iron and manganese oxides.

Arid climate here has caused the formation of two ecosystems - the northern savannah and tropical dry continental desert. The flora of the park is represented woodlands and meadows with numerous eucalyptus, acacia and Grevillea. In total there are 653 plant species found, 13 of which - relics. Fauna poorer in species - in the park is home to 41 species of mammals, 81 species of reptiles, 15 species of fish and 149 species of birds.

The park had a great economic and cultural significance among the aboriginal tribes - are found around 200 rock paintings of ancient people and burials. But the Europeans, because of the dry climate and inhospitable natural environment, bypassing the party places. The first ranchers came here only in the late 19th century, and amazing rock formations Bang Bungle Range was first opened to the world only in 1982!