Bob Geldof, seen in the picture enjoyed a whirlwind tour of Western Australia’s Kimberly and Margaret River Regions this week.
Sir Bob travelled around the Bungle Bungle Range in the World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park, in a helicopter above the beehive like formations, which are more than 350 million years in the making.
He also toured Kununurra and visited the 10 day Ord Valley Muster. This is a festival which celebrates outback life and includes concerts under the stars, a rodeo, cooking classes and cultural tours.
“I absolutely love it here,” said Sir Bob. “It’s such a beautiful country and I got fed up not knowing this part of Western Australia. I flew up to Kununurra for the Ord Valley Muster and was fortunate enough to visit the Bungle Bungles whilst I was there. I had heard so much about both of them and seen pictures but had to go see them for myself. It was definitely worth the effort as both were simply spectacular” he explained.
The Bugle Bungle range was not discovered until 1983, where a film crew spotted it, however before this it was not known to anyone other than the local Djaru and Kija people.
It is now a world heritage listed site and is noted for its beehive like domes located in the Purnululu National Park, 2,500 square kilometres of rainforest, towering arches and natural amphitheatres, which is rich in culture, wildlife and walking trails. It now also has the added appeal of a real safari camp in which to stay!
The Bungle Bungles Safari Camp, developed by Kimberley Wild Expeditions, is the only private camp in the national park to boast views of the Bungles Massif. The camp features 10 eco-safari tents, hot showers, and a covered dining deck with panoramic views. http://www.bunglesafaricamp.com.au/
The camp is the first to open under the Western Australia’s government Naturebank programme, designed to develop eco-friendly camps in protected beauty spots across the state.
Undoubtedly an adventure as you squeeze through the 1,000m long Echidna Chasm, or admire the overhanging natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge. To really appreciate its size (3 times the size of Uluru) it is highly recommended that you take a ‘flightseeing’ tour by light plane and helicopter. The camp and park opens in April at the beginning of the dry season which runs until end of October.
COST: Kimberley Wild Expeditions has a 5 day tour through the Kimberley including the Bungle Bungles, staying in the new camp for $1,595 (£1,006) including accommodation, transport, meals and guides
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