No matter where you visit in the world, the locals know the best places to visit, the most beautiful sites to see, and the fascinating backstories behind notable areas. Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungle Range are no exception to this rule, and whilst they are stunning no matter how you choose to explore, it’s undeniable that visiting the Park with a local will lift your experience to a whole new level.
Bungle Bungle Guided Tours are led by local, Indigenous tour guides who have a strong tie to the country and a strong understanding of the flora, fauna, climate and history of Purnululu National Park – all within an Indigenous context. They know the Bungle Bungle like the back of their hand, and will make sure you get the most out of your time within the Park.
This is why we recommend exploring Purnululu with a local:
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THEY KNOW THE BEST PLACES TO GO
Purnululu National Park is huge, and especially if you have a limited time within the Park, it can be difficult to see everything on your wish list. Your local guide will make sure that you don’t miss out on any amazing sites, and will point out finer details along the way that you may have missed if you were exploring alone. Some of the tours require a short drive to the beginning of the track, but your guide will drive you to the best place to start your adventure.
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THEY ARE HIGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE AREA
Exploring the Bungle Bungle with a local means that not only will you witness the amazing sites of the Park, but any questions that may pop up along the way can be answered. Bungle Bungle Guided Tours local guides are highly knowledgeable about the nature within the Park, as well as both the modern and ancient history of the Park.
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THEY’LL TAKE YOU OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
As is the case with any tourist destination, there are highly popular areas, and then also the lesser known, more exclusive areas which can be just as exciting as the famous sites. Your guide knows all about these areas, and is able to take you straight to these sites that you may have never discovered if venturing through the Park without a local by your side. For example, the Heli-Hike tour actually sees you and your local guide creating your own path through the Park, meaning that you will be venturing through largely untouched areas of country.
It’s obvious that exploring the Bungle Bungle alongside a local will vastly improve and change your experience of the Park, and that their expertise and familiarity with the region will give you an informative and thorough adventure throughout this amazing part of the world. We truly believe that there’s no better way than the local way!
