Cape Range National Park

Introducing Cape Range National Park

The 510-sq-km stunning Cape Range National Park (admission per vehicle $10) comprises about a third of the North-West Cape peninsula and is rich in wildlife – kangaroos, emus, echidnas and lizards are easily spotted on a walk or drive through the park. Spectacular deep canyons and rugged red limestone gorges dramatically cut into the range, flowing with deep blue water that mirrors the cliffs when calm. The gorges gradually soften, giving way to white sand, which leads to the crystal waters of Ningaloo Reef.

The park is accessible from the east coast from the unsealed Charles Knife Rd and Shothole Canyon Rd, which in turn are accessed from the Minilya-Exmouth Rd, although these roads won’t take you through to the west coast. From the west coast it’s accessible from Yardie Creek Rd.

The excellent Milyering visitors centre (08-9949 2808; 9am-5pm) has a comprehensive display of the area’s natural and cultural history, and great maps and publications.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009