After just under 4 weeks exploring Broome, Cape Leveque and the Gibb River road, we pressed on to Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles.
If you want a guide that covers literally everything you’d want to know about the Kimberley, you’ll find it here – the ultimate guide to the Kimberley.
In case you missed the other posts, you can see them here:
Lake Argyle; probably the most scenic place we visitedLake Argyle Resort and Caravan Park19 times the water capacity of Sydney harbour is held up by one relatively small wallLake Argyle Resort’s infinity pool. A class of its own!Lake Argyle flowing into the Ord RiverLiving the dreamLake Argyle boat tour with MattMore water than you can imagine. We travelled over 100km by boat over 6 hoursOne of the rivers feeding Lake ArgyleThe Silver Cobbler 2 – the boat to go on!You don’t see water this calm very oftenAt 50km/h its a sight to beholdFeeding some fish at Lake ArgyleAn amazing bird of preySwimming in the lake as the sun sets; magicA perfect way to wind the day upThere are around 25,000 freshwater crocodiles in Lake ArgyleThe sunsets here are unbelievablePerfect reflections; its pretty rare!Words don’t do this place justiceParadise on a boat!The last of the sunTrying our luck fishing off the flood wayWe caught a catfish and sooty grunterThe helicopter tour at Lake ArgyleLake Argyle Hydroelectric power generation. This saves 60 million litres of diesel per yearThe sun transforms the rock hereOff to the BunglesA slightly sick looking Navara at the Bungle BunglesWalking into the Echidna ChasmStaggering scenery, as per the Kimberley normA short, rewarding walkIt’s much bigger than I realisedThe bee hives, in all their beautyThere are some great lookouts here tooTrying to capture the sceneryMy shorts blend in!Well worth the drive inCathedral GorgeThere are way more Bee hives than I expectedWe splashed out on an 18 minute helicopter rideWhich was a huge highlight of our tripThe view from above is unrealThey might look small from here, but they aren’t!Nature at its bestWe live in an incredible countryOur last sunset at the BunglesMagicThe more we travel, the more we love our 4WD!A couple of the minor corrugations on the way inBungle Bungle lookout
After 5 weeks, it was a bit of a shock to head back to Perth. Nonetheless, that’s life, and we had a holiday that was so jammed full of amazing experiences. You can’t put a price on a holiday like that, and we now have memories that will last forever.
2 days will be fine; it all depends on where you are coming from though, and whether you are able to see at least one of the attractions the day that you arrive. We left from Lake Argyle and had no issues doing the Echidna Chasm upon arrival, then going and setting up camp.
Very jealous – I’d love to be up there right now!
Thanks mate! We’ll be going through in August so hopefully it’s the same sort of deal (less crowded being outside of school holidays). Sounds like 2 days is pretty ideal there.
We’ll see how we go with fires – love a bush telly so hopefully we’re all good.
Hey mate,
Thanks!
When we were there it was late May, and there were very little people camping – there were 3 groups camped in our section, of about 20 spots to camp! There’s 4 places you can stay – the caravan park on the way in (about an hours drive into the Bungles), or the DPAW sites – 2 north and 1 south. We stayed at the northern side, and originally had 3 nights booked (you must book these sites). We ended up only staying 2 nights, and still had time to see the Chasm, Cathedral gorge, the Bee hives and do a 15 minute flight.
We did a couple of smaller walks in the mix too – there’s a good walk in the northern camp ground as the sun goes down – absolutely magic.
When we were there though, there were a few places closed due to damage from the wet season, so possibly 3 nights would be the go if its all open.
I honestly can’t remember about fires – I think you may have been able to have them, but we never did – it was warm enough.
Happy to answer any other questions you have mate
Aaron
I love this write up – great work man.
How were the campsites at the Bungles? Crowded? Allowed fires etc? Just trying to work our how many days to stay there.
2 days will be fine; it all depends on where you are coming from though, and whether you are able to see at least one of the attractions the day that you arrive. We left from Lake Argyle and had no issues doing the Echidna Chasm upon arrival, then going and setting up camp.
Very jealous – I’d love to be up there right now!
Thanks mate! We’ll be going through in August so hopefully it’s the same sort of deal (less crowded being outside of school holidays). Sounds like 2 days is pretty ideal there.
We’ll see how we go with fires – love a bush telly so hopefully we’re all good.
Hey mate,
Thanks!
When we were there it was late May, and there were very little people camping – there were 3 groups camped in our section, of about 20 spots to camp! There’s 4 places you can stay – the caravan park on the way in (about an hours drive into the Bungles), or the DPAW sites – 2 north and 1 south. We stayed at the northern side, and originally had 3 nights booked (you must book these sites). We ended up only staying 2 nights, and still had time to see the Chasm, Cathedral gorge, the Bee hives and do a 15 minute flight.
We did a couple of smaller walks in the mix too – there’s a good walk in the northern camp ground as the sun goes down – absolutely magic.
When we were there though, there were a few places closed due to damage from the wet season, so possibly 3 nights would be the go if its all open.
I honestly can’t remember about fires – I think you may have been able to have them, but we never did – it was warm enough.
Happy to answer any other questions you have mate
Aaron
I love this write up – great work man.
How were the campsites at the Bungles? Crowded? Allowed fires etc? Just trying to work our how many days to stay there.