Bungle Bungle Range

Author

Shire of Halls Creek

Place Number

04458

Location

37km SSE Turkey Creek now Warmun

Location Details

Located in Purnululu National Park

Other Name(s)

part of Purnululu National Park

Local Government

Halls Creek

Region

Kimberley

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
World Heritage List YES 02 Jul 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 12 Dec 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Classified by the National Trust Classified {Lscpe} 07 Jun 1983
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Sep 1995 Category 1

Statement of Significance

The places is significant on the following grounds: Social Value: The area is of growing interest to tourists from the region and other parts of the world. Aesthetic Value: The landscapes in the area are of outstanding scenic value. Scientific Value: The area is of international significance in terms of it's geology, landforms and for the unique ecosystems that exist here.

Physical Description

The Bungle Bungle massif is a structural plateau rising approximately 200m above the surrounding hills. The landscape is characyerised by sandstone towers with distinct orange and black banding. The area contains many rare and unique plant species. The area is also recognised for it's special significance to local Aboriginal groups. It forms the catchment for the ord River dam.

Condition

Good

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
11384 Australia's National Heritage Report 2010

Place Type

Geological monument

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use OTHER Other
Present Use OTHER Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Tourism

Creation Date

21 Aug 1995

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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