Helena and Aurora Range

The Helena and Aurora Range or Bungalbin is a range of mountains and hills in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 100 kilometres (62 mi) north-east of Southern Cross and 50 km (31 mi) north-east of Koolyanobbing within the Shire of Yilgarn.

[2] The range has a length of 36.9 km (22.9 mi) and the highest point has an elevation of 702 m (2,303 ft).

[3] The traditional owners of the area are of the Kaprun peoples who speak the Kalaamaya language.

[1] The area is rich in minerals and was considered as a possible site for an Iron ore mine.

[4] The first stage of the creation of the Helena and Aurora Ranges National Park was completed in February 2021 by Environment minister Stephen Dawson.