Mirima National Park

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Cultural Recognition

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

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.

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If you’re staying in or passing through Kununurra, make sure you explore 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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Download the Every Kid in a Park app to use the interpretive map featuring photographs and additional information about each point.

 

Points of Interest

Key points of interest include:  

  • Demboong Banan Trail
  • Derdbe-Gerring Banan Trail
  • Gerliwany-gerring Banan Trail
  • Hidden Valley
  • Yoorrnging Geranyem Banan Trail 
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.
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 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
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 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.

Resources

Nature Play WA is currently creating fun and interactive resources for Mirima National Park. Throughout May, we will be releasing these resources to assist families in planning their visit to the park

Five Things to Do at Mirima National Park

This resource is all about our five favourite things to do at Mirima National Park. It’s available to download as a PDF or Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit. Download PDF version Download Accessible Word version

Every Kid in a Park Resources

Discover fun activities to do at any park!

Activity Sheet: Invent a Scent

Become a master of scents by searching for and combining the best smells of nature. Can you create the perfect perfume? This document is available to download as a PDF or Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit. Download PDF version Download Accessible Word version

Activity Sheet: Seeing Sound

Sounds are only for our ears……. or are they? Find a quiet spot to sit and listen. What can you hear? Use this activity sheet to record and describe the sounds. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Texture Tag

Use this activity sheet to go on an adventure and explore textures around the park! Touch leaves, bark and even the ground, and describe the features. This document is available as a PDF and an Accessible Word version, to help you plan your visit.   Download PDF Download Accessible Word version

Activity Sheet: The Bravery Award

With the help of this activity sheet, you’re going to attempt to overcome a fear. That means it’s time to put on a brave face! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Barefoot Bootcamp

Explore the world through your feet with the help of this activity sheet. On your next outdoor adventure, take off your shoes and play barefoot for a new sensory experience! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: A Place of Your Own

For some people, finding a special quiet place helps them connect to nature. Use this activity sheet to find a place in nature of your own. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Plant Pose

Plants grow in all shapes and sizes; just like people! Use this activity sheet to explore the natural environment, or have someone describe it to you. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Stories in the Sky

Find a good place to sit or lay down and watch the clouds in the sky. Take notice of their colours, textures and shapes, or have someone describe these to you. Use this activity sheet to create a story in the sky! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: The Awareness Game

Being aware of your surroundings is a wonderful skill. In this activity, you will be using your senses to test your awareness of the natural environment! This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Activity Sheet: Colour Wonderful

There are so many colours in the natural world. In this activity, you’ll head outdoors with a trusted person as you explore the rainbow of colours and count the shades of nature together. This document is available to download here. Download your copy

Biodiversity

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. 

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 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 is a close-up photo of a New Holland honeyeater. The bird is mostly black and white, with a large yellow wing patch and yellow sides on its tail. It has a small white ear patch, a thin white whisker at the base of the bill and a white eye. Its thin black leg and foot sits on a thin brown branch. The background is blurry and features shades of brown, green and cream.
This is a close-up photograph of a double-barred honeyeater resting on a brown tree branch. It is a small bird with a white face, which is bordered by a black line. It has a short grey beak and black eye, with a grey and white head and back. It has black feathers with small black dots, and has a white stomach. The bird is the focus of the photo, with most of the background slightly out of focus and blurry. There are shades of brown and green.
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 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.

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Safety

We suggest taking time before your visit to read through the safety information. 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. 

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Conservation

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. 

  • 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. 
  • Do not disturb or displace plants and animals. 

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.

Acknowledgements

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

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

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