When visiting Bunuba country you are experiencing more than just our land. As you move through Country you are travelling though our culture, our art, our stories and our history. Culture begins with the people, so as we welcome you to Bunuba Country, we welcome you as respectful and mindful guests.
Our muwayi or our country is what defines us. We are not separate to our landscape. Where you may see plants, birds, animals & rocks, we see a living tapestry of customs, stories, kinship, family, and culture. By respecting country, you are respecting everything that Bunuba represents. For that reason, we ask that you do not stray from marked paths, trails, and roads, even if you do see a well-defined track. Bunuba muwayi is filled with significant places and cultural protocols instruct that you do not venture off alone. Our Traditional Owners and Rangers have carefully designed all the trails and spaces for you to visit to ensure you experience the best that Bunuba country has to offer.
Our request that you remain on the tracks is intended to keep you safe from any form of injury or harm. For that reason, we also recommend that you dress appropriately for our rough terrain and harsh sun. It is important to us that you take care on our country and that your visit is filled with good memories. We also hope that you extend the same respect and courtesy to us. Like anywhere in the world you may travel, things may be different to what you know from your own hometown. We understand that may be curious but please be so with respect. At the end of the day, be patient here on Bunuba country and leave your expectations behind. This will be the experience of your lifetime, especially if you allow us to show you our Country our way.
On-country camping is available at Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge). Located along the Fairfield-Leopold Downs Road, Bandilngan sits 145km east of Derby and 149kms north-west of Fitzroy Crossing. There are two main sections in these campgrounds – quiet camping or generator use. There are no powered sites available here. Toilets, hot showers and wood BBQs are all here to be shared. Bandilngan is typically open from May to November, depending on weather. Advance bookings can be made for the campgrounds from June through October. Make sure that you check road conditions before beginning your trip. Please see our Camping at Bandilngan page for more details.
There is no free or bush camping on Bunuba Country (even if you have seen otherwise on camping forums online or heard differently from other travellers). Please respect our culture and our muwayi by staying only in designated campgrounds or accommodation facilities.
The Fitzroy River Lodge, in Fitzroy Crossing, offers a variety of accommodation options. Alongside their bar and restaurant, there are also options to stay within their units, motel rooms, safari tents and campgrounds.
Derby and Broome are our next closest towns, and both have a wide range of accommodation choices. If you are heading over to the east, both the Gibb River Road and townships along the Great Northern Highway offer a variety of choices to match each budget and experience.