Noted for its stunning sandstone formations, beautiful desolation and rock art. Pamphlets detailing walks are available at the start of the excellent trails. Don't miss the rock-art walk (5.5km return, two hours) near Jarnem and the gorge walk (3km return, two hours) at Jinumum. The park entrance is just 3km from the WA border. You can reach the park's main points by conventional vehicle during the Dry.

A rangers station lies 3km into the park from the main road and there are basic, sandstone-surrounded camping grounds at Gurrandalng (18km into the park) and Jarnem (32km). Tank water is available at Jarnem.


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1. Argyle Homestead

22.95 MILES

Relocated when the waters rose, this former home of the pioneering Durack pastoral family (who at one time controlled over 15,000 sq km of the East…

2. Mirima National Park

23.38 MILES

Like a mini Bungle Bungles, the eroded gorges of Hidden Valley are home to brittle red peaks, spinifex, boab trees and abundant wildlife. Several walking…

3. Lily Creek Lagoon

23.42 MILES

Across the highway from the township, Lily Creek Lagoon is a mini-wetlands with amazing birdlife, boating and freshwater crocs.

4. Kununurra Historical Society Museum

23.84 MILES

Old photographs and newspaper articles document Kununurra's history, including the story of a wartime Wirraway aircraft crash and the subsequent recovery…

5. Kelly's Knob

24 MILES

The best view in Kununurra is from this rock outcrop on the town's northern edge. Great for sunrise or sunset.

6. Ord River Dam

24.01 MILES

Completed in 1972 out of locally quarried quarzite, the scale of this immense rockfill dam (99m high) is best appreciated from the shady picnic grounds at…

7. Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Centre

24.31 MILES

This excellent gallery-studio hosts local artists working with ochres in a unique abstract style. It also represents artists from Kalumburu. A 90-minute…

8. Lake Kununurra

25.59 MILES

Lake Kununurra has pleasant picnic spots, a swimming beach at the end of Millington Dr, and great fishing.