EXPLORE THE BUNGLE BUNGLE RANGE

With APT Expert Guide, Graeson Silveira

Visitors to The Bungle Bungles’ are struck by the distinctive bands of orange and black that encircle the surface of the ancient rock domes. These striking colours are created by one of the oldest organisms on earth explains APT driver-guide Graeson Silveira. “Those black bands occur on sedimentary layers with a higher clay content.”

“They retain more moisture and as a result they can support a very small form of life called cyanobacteria. It used to be known as bluegreen algae.” The Bungle Bungles were formed by the uplifting of ancient sandstone layers. Visitors can follow a single strata the entire length of the range’s 30 kilometres.

“You will never find anything else like them anywhere on the planet. That’s why they’re so special and why they have heritage listing,” said Graeson.

The Bungle Bungle Range is just one of the sights in the Purnululu National Park that Graeson shows APT guests.

“I’ve spent a fair bit of time at the Bungles and I believe that on our tours, we really see the highlights of the place.”

“We go to Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm. I’m pretty proud of our product out there.”