21 Natural Rock Formations That Look Like They Belong on Another Planet
17. Bungle Bungle Range, Australia
The Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park look like beehives built by giants. These striped sandstone domes—rising hundreds of feet from the outback floor—are layered in orange and black bands caused by differences in moisture retention. Formed over 350 million years, the range remained a secret to the outside world until the 1980s. Today, it draws adventurers seeking a deeper connection to Earth’s sculptural might. From above, it resembles a fantasy landscape; from within, a labyrinth of narrow gorges and chasms swallows visitors in silence. It’s Australia’s best-kept alien secret.
