My wife and I are from the U.S. and are considering visiting the Bungle Bungles the end of August 1998 as part of our travels in Australia. Two questions - I know it is unique, but how does it compare in scenic beauty to the areas in Utah? AND Is the cost ($650 US not including lodging or food costs) worth it?

Thanks, Richard

Hello. I'm from Perth and can maybe help you. You have mentioned a figure of US$650, what does that include, airfares from the east coast......? It's hard to judge if its worth it or not withoug knowing what your 650 gets you. Please elaborate and I'm sure we can help you some more. The Bungles are ancient beehive shaped rocks with previously thought extinct plants growing in oasis throughout the area. I'm sure that you would find them to be awesome if you are interested in unusual natural beauty.Glen.

Glen, thanks for the post. The $650 US includes cost of flights for two from Darwin, flights from Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles and back, and helicopter flight around the park. We would also like to hike a few short trails in the park if we go.

"I like rocks" as my family knows and gives me a hard time about, and hence my referral to Utah.

Dick

P.S. No return flight costs from Kununurra included in above as we will be heading to Perth either from Kununurra or Darwin.

Hi Richard! I must say that the cost of 650 doesn't sound too bad considering what you're getting. Airfares in Australia, particularly in WA are very expensive. The helicopter flight alone would be worth a few hundred Australian dollars alone? You must consider the remoteness of the area you are visiting! If you love rocks then you are going to love our North West. We have some of the most interesting and largest rocks in the world here. We in fact have the largest monolith in the world, even bigger than the much more famous Ayers Rock! The Bungles will appear more strange than the rocks and formations in Monument Valley. I went through there last year and found them awe inspiring but totally different to our Bungles. I hope this advice helps. If you have any other questions just ask. Do you need any help with Perth? Did I help you out with info on wildflowers before??

Thanks Glen,

With your feedback we have decided to see the Bungle Bungles or properly stated Purnululu National Park.

Thank you for your willingness to help with our visit to Perth. I've made reservations at a B&B and of course with our interest in flowers we will be seeing Kings Park.

Yes, you are right, you did provide a post when I had a question on wildflowers in Western Perth. I appreciate the excellent information and advice you provided on that post.

Richard