The Cathedral Gorge is just one part of the huge Purnululu National Park, located in Australia. For all tourists who love nature and outdoor activities, we recommend visiting this unique place. Purnululu National Park is a real open-air museum. Here you will find not only the diversity of landscapes, unique geological formations, multifaceted flora and fauna, as well as rock paintings and tombs of ancient people.
How to get to Cathedral Gorge (Purnululu National Park)
To get to the Cathedral Gorge in Purnululu National Park, you need to go on a real adventure. The park is located in the state of Western Australia and you will hardly be able to get here quickly.
After you make a long flight to Australia to Sydney or Melbourne, you will need to transfer to a flight to the city of Broome. Then you are on a plane or bus going to the town of Kununurra. It is the nearest major settlement from the National Park. The distance from the city to the park is just over 300 km.
You can also buy a ready-made tour organized by professional guides. Alternatively, you can rent a car and go on an independent journey. Remember that the road can be difficult, so take a car 4WD.
Information about Cathedral Gorge (Purnululu National Park)
The Cathedral Canyon in Purnululu National Park is more than 4 km long. The Bungle Bungle Range surround the gorge on either side. The gorge has amazing acoustics as well as an incredible geological formation. The entire park and gorge in it is one of the most important geological attractions in Australia. This reserve was founded in 1987, and was included in the World Heritage List in 2003.
Bungle Bungle Range for 20 million years has formed a unique form in the form of hives. This is not only an interesting structure, but also extremely picturesque views. The fact is that bright orange sandstone alternates with dark stripes several meters wide. All this together creates a unique coloring of the mountains in combination with the green of untouched nature.
Nearest Hotels to Cathedral Gorge (Purnululu National Park)
If you went to the Cathedral Gorge in Purnululu National Park by car, then you can stay at Bungle Bungle Caravan Park, located about 50 km from the park. If you prefer more comfortable conditions, then below there is a list of the nearest hotels.
Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge: Located in the heart of Purnululu National Park, the hotel offers accommodation in tents and bungalows with a furnished patio.
Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge: This is a new hotel, founded in 2018. It offers accommodation with unique views and a pool.
