Mirima National Park

If you’re staying in or passing through Kununurra, make sure you explore Mirima National Park! 

This photo was taken standing within Mirima National Park, overlooking the large rock formations. The rocks are brown and cream in colour and extend directly up creating a natural wall. The surrounding natural environment is made up of trees and shrubs that are mostly green in colour. The sky is seen above the rocks and is a dark blue colour.
Enjoy the spectacular views of Hidden Valley. Photo credit: Trails WA. Photo by Pelusey Photography.

Cultural Recognition

We recognise and acknowledge Miriwoong Gajerrong people as the traditional owners of Mirima National Park. 

Overview of Mirima National Park

Kununurra is located almost 3000 kilometres north-east of Perth. It’s a great place to stop if you are exploring the Kimberley region, and Mirima National Park is just a five (5) minute drive from the town’s Visitor Centre. 

Mirima National Park’s main attractions are the remarkable ancient rock formations – the park is even sometimes referred to as “the mini Bungle Bungles” – and the beautiful walk trails. 

The sandstone rocks here are around 300 million years old! Over time, the rocks have been shaped in spectacular ways – some tall and jagged, others flat and smooth. 

Fees apply for entry into Mirima National Park, which contribute to park management, including protection of the environment and the development and maintenance of visitor services and facilities. 

This photograph was taken on the Yoorrnging Geranyem Banan Trail and shows a sign that is cream in colour with black writing. The signs sits in front of a brown rock formation, and details the importance of the area to local Miriwoong people
Explore the Yoorrnging Geranyem Banan Trail to visit ancient Aboriginal sites.  Photo credit: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
This photograph shows the natural environment in Mirima National Park, with red, brown and cream rocks, and plants and shrubbery that are mostly green in colour. The sky is blue and can be seen above the mountainous landscape in the distance.
Enjoy the views of Mirima National Park along the various walk trails.  Photo credit: Trails WA. Photo by Pelusey Photography.

Cost of Entry*

Private vehicle with up to 12 occupants  

  • $17 per vehicle  
  • $10 per vehicle concession  

Private vehicle with more than 12 occupants  

  • $8 per occupant 6 years or older  
  • $3.50 per occupant concession  

Motorcycle  

  • $10 per motorbike  
  • No concession  

No entry fee applies if you walk or cycle into the park.

*Prices accurate as of January 2024, refer to the Explore Parks WA website for up to date pricing.

This photo shows part of the Derbe-Gerring Banan Trail that is accessible to wheelchair users and prams. The steel grated pathway is grey in colour and weaves through the natural environment. The ground surface is light brown dirt, and on either side is surrounded by green shrubs, bushes and trees. The rock formations create a natural wall and is various shades of brown and cream in colour. The pathway leads to a flat concrete path that is brown/red in colour. The sky is seen above, and is filled with fluffy white clouds.
The first part of the Derbe-Gerring Banan Trail is accessible and features interpretive signage.

Nature Play Resources

Nature Play WA has created fun and interactive resources for Mirima National Park. 

For more fun, interactive nature play activities for families that can be used wile exploring any location, check out our free, Every Kid in a Park resource library

Family Resource Library

Activities & Information

This is a photo of a brown/cream dino. It has short soft fur and pointed ears. Its back is a dark brown/golden colour, and its stomach and part of its legs are cream/white. It has a black nose and white snout with orange/red eyes. The dingo is facing the camera, and is standing on brown dirt. The area is covered with grass that is green, brown and grey.
Dingoes can be seen exploring Mirima National Park.

The five (5) walk trails in Mirima National Park will have you weaving past cliffs and through valleys, and seeing the local flora and fauna up close. There are also opportunities to learn about the culture of the Miriwoong people on the Looking at Plants Nature Trail and the Yoorrnging Geranyem Banan Trail. 

Walk in the morning or evening to not only avoid the heat, but to see a spectacular sunrise or sunset from one of the lookouts. Keep an ear out for the beautiful birdlife, and watch for wallabies. 

This photograph shows the dark brown/red sandstone landscape. Green and brown grass grows on the surface and walls of the cliff. Two (2) people are seen on the left of the image, walking along a dirt path towards a tall green tree. The sky above is blue.
The incredible sandstone landscapes along the Demboong Banan Trail.  Photo credit: Trails WA. Photo by Pelusey Photography.
This is a photo of a rock-wallaby with a baby in its pouch. The adult wallaby is mostly grey with brown arms and legs and a white stomach. It has a light cream cheek stripe on either side of its face. It has round ears and black eyes. The baby is partly in its pouch and has one arm on the outside. It is looking to the left of the camera. Brown and grey rocks surround the wallabies. The background is blurry and features colours including green, brown and cream.
Rock-wallabies can be seen throughout the park.
This is a close-up photo of a small long finch. The bird has a large head which is black on top and the side of its neck. It is bright crimson/red with a black belly and white spots along its sides. Its tail is long and is a cream/brown colour. It has a small black eye and a crimson/red beak. The bird sits on a long light brown leaf. The bird is the focus of the image, with the background slightly blurry featuring shades of brown and green.
Crimson finches are found in Mirima National Park.

The savannah woodland of Mirima National Park is home to many of Australia’s unique native plants and animals. 

Agile wallabies, rock wallabies and wallaroos are often spotted hopping about the rock formations and feeding on grasses. Dingoes are also commonly seen here. 

Flitting about the trees are crimson finches, double-barred finches, red-backed fairy-wrens and Australian honeyeaters. White-quilled rock pigeons roost atop the rocky cliffs and towers, coming down to the sandy ground to forage in the early morning and evening. Larger birds, like black kites, can be seen soaring overhead. 

Many species of pythons, lizards and snakes can be found in Mirima National Park, and will often be seen basking in the sun on a warm day. See our Safety section for a guide to dealing with snake sightings. 

Wattles, woollybutts and rough leaf range gums are just some of the trees that grow throughout the park, offering shade and food to the local animals. Grevilleas and turkey bushes add a splash of colour to the landscape.  

A large boab tree grows near the entrance to Mirima National Park. Some of these endemic trees are 1,500 years old, or older! They’re known for their unique, bottle-shaped trunks, which can grow to almost 20 metres in girth. Aboriginal people used the boab tree for shelter, and as a source of food, water and medicine.

We recommend visiting the Explore Parks WA website to plan when to visit Mirima National Park.   

Mirima National Park is a great place for bushwalking. Before you head out in nature, visit the Explore Parks WA website for tips on bushwalking safety. 

In Mirima National Park, many reptiles emerge to bask in the sun. During this time, you should take precautions to minimise the chance of encountering snakes:   

  • Take care in bushland and grassy areas.   
  • Walk in cleared areas only, where you can see the ground, and keep to established tracks.   
  • When bushwalking, wear long trousers and boots or other enclosed footwear that preferably cover the ankles.   
  • Keep a watchful eye on the ground about a metre ahead of where you are walking, and avoid entering areas of long grass, rushes and undergrowth.

Temperatures can exceed 40 degrees in summer, and there is no water available at Mirima National Park. We recommend visiting during the dry season months (April to September), and ensure you take plenty of water and sun protection with you. 

This photo was taken standing within Mirima National Park, overlooking the large rock formations. The rocks are brown and cream in colour and extend directly up creating a natural wall. The surrounding natural environment is made up of trees and shrubs that are mostly green in colour. The sky is seen above the rocks and is a dark blue colour.
Enjoy the spectacular views of Hidden Valley. Photo credit: Trails WA. Photo by Pelusey Photography.

Mirima National Park is an important location to the Miriwoong people, and home to many plants and animals. Follow the tips below to assist in the protection of the Mirima National Park environment. 

Do not disturb or displace plants and animals. 

Only follow marked walk trails and roads. 

Leave no trace. Ensure all food and rubbish is contained and out of reach of wildlife, and take all belongings with you when you leave. 

Do not feed wildlife. 

This photograph shows an impressive boab tree with a light brown trunk. The tree has a bottle-shaped trunk that is thick at the bottom and becomes thinner as it extends into the sky. The branches of the boab are thin and pointy. The tree grows amongst green grass and trees with thin brown trunks and green leaves. The sky above is light blue.
Mirima National Park features impressive boab trees.

Visit the Explore Parks WA website for more information about Mirima National Park.    

Acknowledgements

Nature Play WA would like to thank the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions for providing valuable information about Mirima National Park.

  • This photograph was taken on the Derdbe-Gerring Banan Trail and shows the stunning natural environment featuring a tall brown and cream cliff face in the distance in the distance. A silver/grey steel grated path curves around and through green trees and long grass.
  • This is a close-up photo of a small long finch. The bird has a large head which is black on top and the side of its neck. It is bright crimson/red with a black belly and white spots along its sides. Its tail is long and is a cream/brown colour. It has a small black eye and a crimson/red beak. The bird sits on a long light brown leaf. The bird is the focus of the image, with the background slightly blurry featuring shades of brown and green.
  • This photo was taken standing within Mirima National Park, overlooking the large rock formations. The rocks are brown and cream in colour and extend directly up creating a natural wall. The surrounding natural environment is made up of trees and shrubs that are mostly green in colour. The sky is seen above the rocks and is a dark blue colour.
  • This is a photo of a rock-wallaby with a baby in its pouch. The adult wallaby is mostly grey with brown arms and legs and a white stomach. It has a light cream cheek stripe on either side of its face. It has round ears and black eyes. The baby is partly in its pouch and has one arm on the outside. It is looking to the left of the camera. Brown and grey rocks surround the wallabies. The background is blurry and features colours including green, brown and cream.
  • This photograph is a close-up of a frill neck lizard. It is brown in colour with various shades of dark to light brown, including patches of cream and deep red (likely from the dirt). The lizard has a long bumpy body and dark beedy eyes. It is resting on a small termite mound that is brown/red in colour. The background behind the lizard is blurry and shows the green and brown colours in the natural environment.
  • This is a photo of a brown/cream dino. It has short soft fur and pointed ears. Its back is a dark brown/golden colour, and its stomach and part of its legs are cream/white. It has a black nose and white snout with orange/red eyes. The dingo is facing the camera, and is standing on brown dirt. The area is covered with grass that is green, brown and grey.
  • This photograph shows an impressive boab tree with a light brown trunk. The tree has a bottle-shaped trunk that is thick at the bottom and becomes thinner as it extends into the sky. The branches of the boab are thin and pointy. The tree grows amongst green grass and trees with thin brown trunks and green leaves. The sky above is light blue.
  • This photograph shows the natural environment in Mirima National Park, with red, brown and cream rocks, and plants and shrubbery that are mostly green in colour. The sky is blue and can be seen above the mountainous landscape in the distance.