Covering an area of 200,000 hectares including 45,000 hectares of the Bungle Bungle Range, the Purnululu National Park lies 110 kilometres north of Halls Creek. Rugged conditions allow 4WD access only, and a scenic flight from a number of locations allows the best view of the famous "Bee-Hive" rock formations - they are actually sandstone domes with bands of black lichen. The park is closed from January to April due to monsoonal conditions. Local aboriginals also play a major role in visitor access to the region. Bird and animal life is abundant within the park, along with a diverse reptile population. Eucalypts and spinifex dominate the landscape, while Livistonia palms can be found in many of the gorges and waterholes.
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