Top 7 TIPS While on Kimberley 4wd Tours.

It is important to always be prepared when travelling around Australia, more importantly the Kimberley region. The area is unique and enchanting but also unforgiving to those who are unprepared. If you are planning your own tours of kimberley 4wd, it is important to know what you need as it can be quite awhile on the road between towns to replenish your supplies. This is a list of essentials you should always have, to prevent getting caught out.

1. Drinking water.

The number one essential item. It has many uses, mainly keeping you hydrated in the harsh heat, but can also be useful for your 4wd.

2. Spare tyres and 4wd recovery tracks

To see the best the Kimberley has to offer, you may need to travel along 4wd tracks that are unsealed and very corrugated. It is always important to have at least one spare tyre in case of a flat or blow out. Recovery tracks can help get you out of trouble if you find yourself in soft ground.

3. First aid kit

To a bump and bruise or something a little more serious, a general first aid kit is advised. Better to have it and not use it, than not have it and need it.

4. Perishable food items.

Any food that does not require being refrigerated is always handy. This can be items such as muesli bars and dry biscuits, tin food is also useful.

5. Appropriate clothing and sun protection

While you are on a4wd tour kimberley region, it is imperative to dress accordingly. As the days are not as warm in winter, you may not feel like sun protection is needed while out and about. Don’t be fooled, skin protection is still a must. Enclosed shoes are always the best choice for exploring as ground conditions can change regularly.

6. Knowledge of your surroundings

It is always handy to have prior awareness of the environment you are about to enter. Do as much research as you can so you can be as prepared as possible. Know which things you need to take and which you can leave behind for the day. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to those who know. This will make your time in the Kimberleymuch more enjoyable.

7. Camera

Having come all this way to the Kimberley, being able to look back on your cherished memories andto share with friends is a must.

The Best Time Of The Year to Visit KUNUNURRA

Whilst Kununurra is an undeniably small and remote outback town, it sure is home to some incredibly creative people, and is nestled in the midst of some of the most breathtaking scenery that Australia has to offer. Kununurra has grown hugely over the years – not just in population, but in the services and opportunities available, and is the ideal hub for anyone visiting the Kimberley region. With a range of comfortable accommodation options, as well as locally owned eateries, and, of course, an abundance of site-seeing and adventure options, Kununurra truly is a great little town.

Due to the harsh climate of the North, things do tend to slow down over the Wet season, which spans from November through to April. Average high temperatures in the Wet season sit in the high thirties, with it not being uncommon for Kununurra to experience strings of days reaching over 40°C. Alongside the heat, there is also heavy rainfall, which largely affects the roads within and around Kununurra, and consequentially the accessibility of tourism destinations. Tourism really slows down during these six months, and so many operators will reduce the services they provide throughout the Wet season. Despite the Wet season being hot, humid and stormy, Kununurra is still incredibly beautiful year round. The Wet season brings incredible tropical storms, with deafening thunder which is often matched by a chorus of frogs. Waterfalls also flow heavily during this time, however, once again, often they are inaccessible as the roads and rivers become unsafe for travel.

On the other hand, the Dry season truly is the most comfortable and vibrant time to stop off in Kununurra. From April through to October, the weather is much more mild (you will most likely actually need a jumper on some evenings!). May, June and July are the coolest months of the year, however temperatures can still reach approximately 30°C around the middle of the day. There is very little rain during this period, meaning that roads will be accessible and safe to use. Kununurra receives most of its visitors in these three months, meaning that the town has a fantastic buzz, and all tour operators are up and running. Accommodation can fill up around this period though, so it’s wise to book well in advance to avoid missing out.

May is a busy and exciting month for Kununurra, with the Ord Valley Muster taking place annually – this is a multi-award winning ten-day festival. The Muster brings over 30 various events into Kununurra, ranging from arts to culinary to music and community events. The Muster culminates in the Aviair HeliSpirit Kimberley Moon Experience, a large scale outdoor concert, which in the past has hosted the likes of Jimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano and Lee Kernaghan. The Ord Valley Muster truly does bring Kununurra to life, and will add even more experiences on your to-do list, so make sure you give yourself a few extra days in Kununurra if you’re choosing to visit around the time of the Muster!

Whilst Kununurra has so much to offer year-round, visiting during the Dry season will allow you to take full advantage of the opportunities the town has to offer. We can’t wait to see you!

Customers Opinions On Their Bungle Bungle Flights

As a tourism business, the opinions of our passengers and the reviews they provide are important for continued reputation and constructive growth. The Bungle Bungle Scenic flights can be reviewed on TripAdvisor, Facebook and Google with star ratings and feedback. Positive and negative word of mouth from customers to business, especially ‘online reviews’ have increasing impact on the others view, resulting in change of reputation.

“We had an amazing flight over the Bungle Bungles. The views and the knowledge of the helicopter pilot were fabulous. Highly recommend trying this experience with Heli Spirit.” – Facebook Review

This Facebook review is a positive 5-star rating which is extremely beneficial as it describes clearly where the flight took place, it gives positive feedback about the pilots and how he/she conducted themselves and then finally recommended the experience to other people.

“From the moment that I arrived at HeliSpirit at The Bungle Bungles I was made to feel welcome. Clear and easy to understand safety briefing, friendly and professional customer service and a spectacular 30-minute flight over the Bungles, which was worth every cent. I will highly recommend HeliSpirit and will happily fly with them again. Oh, and the cheapest stubby coolers in The Kimberley, only $5 each!!” – Facebook Review

Lengthy descriptive reviews such as the above Facebook review on their flight over the Bungle Bungles provides informative positive feedback for future customers and constructive feedback for the pilots and the tourism company. This 5-star Facebook review is an extremely positive opinion on their experience and is very valuable to potential customers in the future as it possibly puts their mind at ease regarding safety and customer service.

“WOW! I did this amazing helicopter trip as an add on to a tour I was on, over the Bungle Bungles. Even though it's expensive it's a trip I believe you can't miss as it's so spectacular. I was so excited about it & it lived up to all expectations and more. The safety aspects covered by the company were spot on from before we set out, our pilot Luke was so professional, friendly &safety conscious.

I loved the way we took off so gently & floated over the extraordinary landscape. Wear fitted shoes & take camera with a strap - no phones allowed for photo taking or anything that may drop out as there are no doors. We did the half hour option but you can go for a little shorter or longer. I'm not sure what age children would have to be so ask this question … not for little ones though. This is a must!” – TripAdvisor Review

The above review is highly informative and not only does it provide positive feedback about the flight over the Bungle Bungles but also gives details about the flight and what you can and cannot do. The information that is being detailed provides people who are researching into doing a Bungle Bungle Flight with answers they may have.

Reviews on both TripAdvisor and Facebook are beneficial for the business and future customers as it may answer concerns they may have.To know more about Bungle Bungle Flights visit once at Bungle Bungle Guided Tours

4 Best Ways To Travel To Purnululu For Your Bungle Bungles Tour

There are a couple of options to get into Purnululu National Park and once you are there, there are a of options of where to stay. Within Purnululu National Park there are a range of things to see and do, therefore it is recommended at least staying overnight.

4 Wheel Drive
About 300km South of Kununurra the road into Purnululu National Park can be found. This road is generally only open during the dry season which are the months of April to October. The road from the highway to the main campsite at the Bungle Bungles is 53 kilometres of unsealed road and should not be under-estimated. This road consists of corrugation, steep climbs and tight corners, therefore the average time to travel the distance is between 2 and 3 hours. This route is the only way for people travelling from Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles by car. The road into the Bungle Bungles also does not permit 2-wheel drive cars or trailer with more than 1 axle, only 4-wheel drive vehicles and off-road trailers are allowed.

Helicopter
Scenic helicopter flights depart on demand from Warmun, Kununurra and Lake Argyle which give you the option to simply do a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles or you have the option to land at Bellburn Airstrip and participate in a ground tour. You can also stay overnight at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge and do two different ground tours over two days. Doing a Bungle Bungle expedition by helicopter gives you the opportunity to be one of only a handful of people who have visited the area during the wet season. There is also another benefit to this option to as a Bungle Bungle day tour, on your way back to Kununurra you have the opportunity to swim and enjoy a picnic at a secret spring.

Fixed-Wing Plane
Another exciting way to experience this part of the Kimberley is to fly from Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles on a fixed wing plane. Aviair offers great scenic flights that see the best of what the Kimberley has to show off. Experience an awesome flight around the Bungle Bungle Range and land at Bellburn Airstrip for a day tour. There is also the option similar to the scenic helicopter flight to stay overnight at Bungle Bungle Savannah lodge and extend your time down at the Purnululu National Park.

Tours
The last option to travel into Purnululu to experience a Bungle Bungle day tour is organise a tour with an expedition company. These tours often leave from larger towns and travel to multiple destinations over a longer period. These tours cover many tourist attractions through-out their trip in detail to give all passengers a good understanding of the region. To learn more about Bungle Bungle National Park Tour Visit Us or Call Us

Perfect Kimberley Tours for Seniors

Our Kimberley Walks

Bungle Bungle Guided Tours offer 3 main walks that showcase the best of the Bungle Bungle Range. The first guided tour explores Cathedral Gorge with an informative bus trip to the gorge in which you hear about the local flora and fauna of the area as well the history of the National Park. Once you get to the start of the walk, you bring your provided lunch with you and start walking up into the gorge. This walk is an easy walk with generally flat terrain and only around 3km return. The gorge walls provide great shade and a cool breeze as you walk to the end of the gorge. Once you get to the end of the short hike you can sit under the amazing natural amphitheater and enjoy lunch. On the way back, stop off and enjoy some ancient aboriginal rock art.

The other walk is a very similar difficultly level to the Cathedral Gorge walk, maybe slightly more difficult. Though exploring Echidna Chasm is quite a different experience as it ventures through a much tighter chasm where in places it rises 80 meters but is only a couple of meters wide. Echidna Chasm is an amazing location for photography. Because Echidna Chasm is located at the North-Western point of the Bungle Bungle Range, you get to experience a longer and more informative bus tour on your drive to Echidna Chasm.

Walk Difficulties
Bungle Bungle Guided Tours have designed tours that make the entire journey friendly for all ages. Because many tourists to the area are grey nomads, these Kimberley tours are for seniors. The walks are generally easy going, with very minimal sections where you move up and down. The guides who lead the walks and speak about the area are understanding and take it slow so everybody has time to take photos, drink plenty of water and take a rest if needed. There is a lot of shade during the walks which makes it much easier if you are finding the weather a bit warm. You will also feel the refreshing cool breeze traveling through the gorge.

See It From The Air

Located in the Purnululu National Park is Bellburn Airstrip, which is the base for both scenic helicopters and planes. From the base, you can experience a thrilling scenic flight which is another amazing East Kimberley tour. You can get great views on a fixed wing scenic flight from Kununurra which passes over the Bungle Bungle Range. These scenic flights can link up with a ground tour and a helicopter flight if you wish.

For more information on how to best see the Kimberley Tours, call 1800 899 029 or visit us

The Breath-Taking Echidna Chasm

Echidna Chasm is a gorge that is located on the Western side of the Bungle Bungle Range within the Purnululu National Park. The Echidna Chasm walk is one of the best experience within the Bungle Bungle Range as it is quite accessible to most people as it is an easy to moderate walk. There are a few rocky sections as well as some sand but overall is only moderately difficult. The distance of the Echidna Chasm walk is approximately 2km and it 1–2 hours return should be allocated.

Echidna Chasm is very different to the other popular gorge, Cathedral Gorge WA as Echidna Chasm is a much higher and narrower gorge. In some places, the chasm is as narrow as 1-metre wide while in the same spot can rise around 200-metres into the sky. This tight space allows for only a small amount of sunlight to get through, therefore allowing you to walk through the chasm in the shade and out of the harsh warm rays.

There is spectacular Flora through-out the chasm as it creates its own mini-climate. There are amazing Livistonia Palms that scale the sides of gorges all the way up to the 200-metre mark. The cool air within the chasm allows more plant growth to occur as a little tropical oasis. This walk is awesome for photographers as the colours of the chasm walls and large boulders that lie along the gorge floor make great pictures.

The car park at Echidna provides guests with shaded picnic areas as well as toilets. From the car park, it is only a short walk to the Osmand Lookout where you get great views to the North West of the stunning Osmand Ranges and stretches of vast Kimberley landscape. This lookout gives you a good appreciation of the type of environment up this region and how harsh it may be.

The Echidna Chasm walk can be done both with a guide of self-guided. Guided tours can be arranged with Bungle Bungle Guided Tours that depart from the HeliSpirit Base at Bellburn Airstrip. If you are driving into Purnululu National Park you there are 2 different camping areas where you can stay that both have toilet facilities. If you would prefer something a bit more luxurious then a stay at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge is the go. With private cabins with ensuites, pool and a bar, the lodge is a perfect place to unwind after a big day of walking.

If you would like to experience a walk within Echidna Chasm, visit us or call 1800 899 029