ORD RIVER AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Soar and Walk: A Helicopter Loop Over Bungle Bungle’s Striped Domes, Red Gorges and the Osmand Range
A one-hour aerial-and-land excursion from Bungle Bungle Caravan Park that combines helicopter views of the World Heritage–listed Bungle Bungle domes with on-the-ground visits to red rock gorges and Livistona palms.
Soar and Walk: A Helicopter Loop Over Bungle Bungle’s Striped Domes, Red Gorges and the Osmand Range.
Departing from Bungle Bungle Caravan Park, this compact, one-hour air-and-land outing takes you north from the station country of Mabel Downs and the Ord River into the folded ridges of the Osmand Ranges and the deep red gorges of Purnululu National Park. From the air you’ll pick out horseshoe-shaped valleys and the banded, beehive Bungle Bungle domes that helped secure the park’s World Heritage listing; on the ground you’ll step among tall Livistona palms, creeklines and the rock scars of Piccaninny and Deep Gorge.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
World Heritage‑listed Bungle Bungle domes
The flight brings you face-to-face with the striped, domed sandstone towers that are central to the park’s World Heritage listing—an aerial vantage that makes their scale and patterning unmistakable.
Red rock gorges lined with Livistona palms
Purnululu’s gorges reveal contrasting textures: sheer red sandstone walls punctuated by stands of towering Livistona palms framing creeklines and shaded ravines.
Osmand Ranges and Horseshoe Valley approach
The outward track traverses the Osmand Ranges and swings through scenic Horseshoe Valley, setting up a sequence of views that culminate on the domes and the Deep and Y gorges.
What the day feels like
What this hour feels like
This is a tightly paced combination of aerial perspective and short ground visits: a helicopter departs the caravan park, moves north past the Osmand Ranges into Purnululu National Park, delivers sweeping views of red rock gorges, Livistona palm channels and the banded Bungle Bungle domes, then lowers you to explore Horseshoe Valley, Piccaninny Creek and the Deep and Y gorges before returning to the park.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits (and when to check further details).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 60-minute excursion departing from Bungle Bungle Caravan Park.
All departures begin at Bungle Bungle Caravan Park; confirm exact rendezvous and arrival time with the operator.
Bring sun protection, a camera and any personal essentials; check with the operator for operator‑recommended items.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the excursion?
The excursion runs for 60 minutes.
Where do we meet for the flight?
Departures are from Bungle Bungle Caravan Park.
What sites are included in the route?
The route includes the Osmand Ranges, red rock gorges and Livistona palms within Purnululu National Park, Horseshoe Valley, Piccaninny Gorge and Creek, the striped Bungle Bungle domes, and Deep and Y Gorge.
Will I see the Bungle Bungle domes from the air?
Yes; the itinerary specifically includes aerial views of the iconic striped Bungle Bungle domes.
Who operates this excursion?
The operator is HeliSpirit - Bungle Bungle Caravan Park.
Are there ground visits as part of the trip?
Yes; the excursion combines aerial viewing with short on-the-ground visits to features such as Horseshoe Valley, Piccaninny Creek and Deep and Y Gorge.