Sunday, September 4, 2011

The Bungle Bungles

After a very long drive we found a gate which was the entry to the Bungle Bungles (the Purnelulu National Park) so we entered. Dad decided to go to the Visitor Centre. After a while Dad got worried that the gate might have been to get to the Mable Downs Station instead but then we came across a sign that said “welcome to Purnululu National Park” so we knew that we must be close. When we got there Dad signed the after hours camping fee form and paid for two nights. Then we went tom our campsite. The next day we went to the Mini Palms Walk which was not mini because it was 5km. Near the end of the walk we missed the turnoff so we had to go walking on the road. When we got to the car park we drove to Echidna Chasm walk. At the Echidna Chasm walk we got to walk through a giant chasm.DSCF1617 At the end there were some rocks that filled the whole chasm. I think that it’s formations were fantastic, especially the cave one. Then we drove back to the campsite and had a rest for most of the day. Then we went to the lookout which overviewed a great mountain range and we managed to get there at sunset.DSCF1644 After I ran down the hill and waited for Dad because he was a slowcoach. The next day we went to the Cathedral Gorge. On the return walk we went on the Domes walk. I think that it is amazing that nature can make rock formations like that. Then we went to the car and drove off to Mary’s Pool campsite.

3 comments:

  1. Hello Max
    Your description of Echidna Chasm is beautiful. Yes Nature has some really amazing rock formations. One day I must take you to see the geology museum at UWA (the University where I used to work).
    I'm looking forward to seeing the photos you have taken in the last few days.

    xx Grandma Pam

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  2. I love your photo of the sunset Maxie! You are quite the photographer. I agree with you that 5km does not exactly sound like a mini walk, but I guess that depends on what you're comparing it to... I love you lots Max, Mum xxx

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  3. Look forward to the day that I am actually the 'slowcoach' in these walks :)

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