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Kungkalanayi Lookout

We recognise and acknowledge Gija and Jaru people as the Traditional Owners of Purnululu National Park.

Lookout with panoramic 360 degree views of the western escarpment of the Bungle Bungle Range.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Kungkalanayi Lookout
Roxanne Pendreigh

About this place

An impressive lookout with 360 degree views of the surrounding land, including the western escarpment of the Bungle Bungle Range.

Located 2.5km from the visitor centre, Kungkalanayi Lookout provides spectacular views of the Bungle Bungle range western face and the spinifex covered limestone ridges. At sunset, the range is a blaze of brilliant reds, oranges, and pinks against a backdrop of purple and golden hues from the evening sky.

Kungkalanayi Lookout 

  • Distance 500m return 
  • Class 3 
  • Time allow 30 minutes 

This is a great place to orientate yourself in the park landscape and capture the changing colours of the range at sunset and sunrise. There are several seats at the top of the lookout. 

Drones are not permitted. 

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Safety information

Plan when to visit and be prepared. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

There is INTERMITTENT OPTUS coverage only in Purnululu National Park and free wifi is available at the visitor centre. 

Purnululu National Park is a drone free area - unauthorised drone use is strictly prohibited. 

Gallery

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Sunset views from Kungkalanayi Lookout to the Bungle bungle Ranges with soft mist moving across the landscape.
Kungkalanayi Lookout
Roxanne Pendreigh
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Sunset views from Kungkalanayi Lookout to the Bungle Bungle Ranges creating soft shades of colour of the grass and trees in the foreground.
Kungkalanayi Lookout
Roxanne Pendreigh
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Views from Kungkalanayi Lookout to the Bungle Bungle Ranges with sunlight sitting on top.
Kungkalanayi Lookout
Roxanne Pendreigh
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Views from Kungkalanayi Lookout to the Bungle Bungle Ranges with sunlight on the top.
Kungkalanayi Lookout
Roxanne Pendreigh

Facilities

Toilet

Lookout/Deck

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Kungkalanayi Lookout.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Gija and Jaru people as the Traditional Owners of Purnululu National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Opening hours

April to November (pending road and weather conditions)

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Purnululu National Park.

Toilets

Toilets are available.

Park office / Contact

Purnululu Visitor Centre

Phone: +61 (0)8 9168 7300

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's North West
Kimberley
Kununurra

Getting there

You can get to this site by: Four-wheel drive

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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