From Corner Country to the Kimberley, Australia Glows in Orange

Purnululu National Park, WA

Home to the famous Bungle Bungle Range, Purnululu National Park is a landscape of striped orange and black sandstone domes that look almost unnatural from the air. These formations have been sculpted over millions of years by wind and rain, creating deep gorges and beehive-shaped towers rising from the desert.

The orange colour comes from iron oxide staining the sandstone, glowing especially brightly during sunrise and sunset.

The Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, WA

Getting there is half the adventure, with the Bungle Bungle range only accessible via a 53km, 4WD-only track which is typically open from April to December.

Nearby 4WD Tracks

• Purnululu Access Track – A 53 km rough 4WD track requiring high clearance and low tyre pressures.
• Spring Creek Track – Remote Kimberley track connecting to the famous Gibb River Road.

Camping

• Kurrajong Campground – The main campground near the visitor centre.
• Walardi Campground – Smaller campground near the southern end of the park.

Corner Country, NSW

As the name suggest, Corner Country is where NSW, Queensland and South Australian borders meet, with this specific region being the remote, arid region in the far northwest New South Wales section.

This vast, arid landscape is home to iconic landmarks like Cameron Corner and the Corner Store, sprawling national parks and culturally significant First Nations sites. The area is a rugged, orange expanse, dotted with eucalypts and the occasional flash of red when Sturt’s desert pea is in bloom.

With key Aussie 4WD tracks like the Strzelecki Track and the Gorge Loop Road, this part of the country has more than enough reasons for adventurers to visit again and again.

Nearby 4WD Tracks

• Strzelecki Track – Classic outback route.
• Gorge Loop Road – Remote and rewarding.

Camping

• Yowah Free Camp– Nearby opal shops, bore baths and fossicking areas.
• Fort Grey Campground (Sturt NP) – Scenic bush camping

Larapuna / Bay of Fires, TAS

Named ‘Australia’s best beach’ in 2025, the Bay of Fires Conservation Area beach is a glorious blend of squeaky white-sand beaches, crystal clear azure seas and fiery orange granite rocks.

The rocks owe their colour to an orange lichen that clings to their surfaces, creating a striking contrast with the whites and blues surrounding the boulders.

The Bay of Fires, isn’t just one beach, but a whole stretch of coastline with hidden coves, pristine beaches and lookouts to discover. Jeanneret Beach, Swimcart Beach and Cosy Corner are some of the best spots you’ll find not just in the Bay of Fires, but the country. it’s a place best explored slowly.

Nearby 4WD Tracks

• Eddystone Point track – Coastal 4WD access
• Mount William NP tracks – Sand and bush driving

Camping

• Cosy Corner North Campground – Free beachfront camping
• Swimcart BeachCampground – Stunning coastal site

Francois Peron National Park, WA

Located in Western Australia’s Shark Bay Worls Heritage Area near Denham, this national park’s striking red-orange sand cliffs meet stunning turquoise water, creating some spectacular coastal scenery.

The park covers 52,500 hectares of arid shrublands, rolling sandplains and of course the shoreline which is a playground for 4WDers. Famous for its bush camping, wildlife, snorkelling and fishing, this park is a must-see for anyone’s WA itinerary.

Francois Peron National Park, WA

Nearby 4WD Tracks

• Peron Heritage Track – Soft sand, tyre pressure reduction essential
• Cape Peron track – Challenging coastal driving

Camping

• Big Lagoon Campground –Camping by a turquoise lagoon.
• Bottle Bay Campground – Remote and quiet camp with nearby swimming, snorkelling and fishing spots.

Cathedral Gorge, WA

Located in the heart of the Bungle Bungle ranges, Cathedral Gorge is a breathtaking natural amphitheatre that has been carved out of the orange ranges.

To access this geological wonder, a moderate 4-kilometre return walk through the Cathedral Gorge walk trail is required and the walk itself winds through the beehive shaped Bungle Bungles.

Cathedral Gorge in Purnululu National Park, WA

As with anywhere in Purnululu National Park, a 4WD is required for access, but once you are there, this sacred gorge is one to tick off the bucket list.

Nearby 4WD Tracks

• Purnululu Access Track – A 53 km rough 4WD track requiring high clearance and low tyre pressures.
• Spring Creek Track – Remote Kimberley track connecting to the famous Gibb River Road.

Camping

• Kurrajong Campground – The main campground near the visitor centre.
• Walardi Campground – Smaller campground near the southern end of the park.

Staircase to the Moon, WA

This natural phenomenon is unique to Western Australia’s North West and is one you’ll want to set a reminder for.

The Staircase to the Moon occurs when the rising full moon reflects over the tidal flats of the Pilbara, creating the illusion of a shimmering staircase reaching up to the sky.

You can find dates and times for 2026 here, so it’s one you’ll want to plan your trip around.

Nearby 4WD Tracks

• Cable Beach (check tides before driving)
• Dampier Peninsula tracks

Camping

• Cable Beach Caravan Park - Short stroll from the pristine sands and crystal waters of Cable Beach.
• Djarindjin Campground– Communal peninsula camping.

Part of our complete guide to Australia’s most colourful 4WD destinations.