Monday, 17 June 2013

BUNGLE BUNGLES


After some serious washing and food shopping in Kununurra we headed for the Bungles Bungles. Some parts really do look like beehives. The place was amazing, very striking. I went on my first helicopter flight which let us see all of the Bungles and it was spectacular- lots of fun in the chopper too! On the ground we hiked 12km up Piccanini Creek and into the gorge and then camped at the most unreal spot next to a waterhole and huge rock wall. We also liked Echidna and Cathedral gorges.
Then we headed down to Wolfe Creek Crater- where a meteorite hit the ground 300 000 years ago. It was massive and I’m glad I wasn’t there when it happened. That was our last night with the Goldricks as they headed for Alice Springs and we went north-east on the Buntine Highway. On the first afternoon we saw a King Brown that was over 2 meters long. We followed it at a safe distance til it hid in a clump of spinifex.
If all goes well we should be with the Hills and Joyces in 3 days time in Kakadu.

Finlay

Bungle Bungles from the Helicopter

 
 
In the Chopper
 
 
The Fire Chief hard at work
 
Cathedral Gorge
 
The Ampitheatre at Cathedral Gorge
 
Picaninni Creek

Hiking/Camping in Picaninni Gorge

On the way back from Picaninni Gorge

Oh what a feeling- Bungle Bungles!

Yes we have our seat belts on! Maybe

Mini termite mounds

Wolfe Creek Crater
 
Sunset at Wolfe Creek Crater

Heading for the Buntine Highway
 
 
 

1 comment:

  1. Hello - I love the photos, especially the beautiful waterfalls. I think you are in Kakadu now - look out for the big crocs! Eke xx

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