Red cliffs in Western Australia

The Bungle Bungles (also known as Purnululu) not only have an incredible name, they are also one of the continent's most notable landmarks: huge boulders, striped in black and orange, that rise like gigantic ledges in the middle of the desert, in the most northwest of the state. Indigenous peoples inhabited this area for centuries, but very few non-indigenous people were aware of the existence of this region until the 1980s. There are fabulous hiking options, to visit canyons and hidden natural pools. Please note, however, that this natural park is only open in the dry season, usually between April and November.