Bungle Bungle Range

　　The Bungle Bungle Range is situated in the far north of Australia, within the Kimberley region of Western Australia, about 2,054 kilometers from the state capital, Perth. This mountain range is world-renowned for its unique rock formations. It is said that the name "Bungle Bungle" comes from the Kija Aboriginal people and means "sandstone."

　　The geological strata of the Bungle Bungle Range date back to the Devonian period, and its distinctive beehive-like domes were formed by over 20 million years of river erosion. The range stands at an elevation of about 578 meters, and its rock layers display two alternating colors: the red sections consist of strata rich in iron and manganese minerals that have oxidized due to exposure, giving them their reddish hue; the black-gray sections are the result of accelerated growth of blue-green algae in porous, water-permeable parts of the rock layers. The Bungle Bungle Range is a key part of Purnululu National Park. "Purnululu" means "sandstone" in the local Indigenous language, and its extraordinary landscapes attract large numbers of domestic and international visitors each year. The park has also been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

　　Bungle Bungle Range Reason to visit: One of Australia’s most unique rock mountain ranges Continent: Oceania [Oceania] Country/Region: Australia [Australia] State/Province: Western Australia [Western Australia]