Best Purnululu National Park Tours & Trips

Visit between April and September during the dry season when temperatures are mild and roads are passable. The park closes annually from October to March due to extreme heat, monsoon rains, and flash flood risks that make the unsealed access roads dangerous and often impassable for standard vehicles.

Yes, a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is mandatory for the 53-kilometer unsealed track from the Great Northern Highway. Two-wheel-drive cars frequently get bogged in loose gravel or washouts and are not permitted beyond the park entrance during wet conditions. Check current road status with the park office before departing.

Cash is the only accepted payment method for park entry fees and camping permits as there is no mobile phone reception or electronic payment facilities onsite. Bring exact Australian dollar notes to deposit in the self-registration fee boxes located at the park entrance and campgrounds before setting up your tent.

Spring Creek Airport is the nearest airstrip, located just 12 kilometers from the park boundary, serving scenic flight operators and charter planes. For commercial flights, fly into Broome or Kununurra and join an organized air tour, as driving requires a suitable 4WD and takes several hours from either regional hub.