Karijini National Park

The park spans over 627,422 hectares of red rock formations, deep gorges, and natural pools across the Hamersley Range landscape.

Explorer Francis Thomas Gregory discovered and named the Hamersley Range in 1861, with the area officially becoming a national park in 1969.

The Banyjima, Kurrama, and Innawonga Aboriginal peoples have inhabited this territory for more than 20,000 years, implementing fire-stick farming practices.

Visitors can access the northern section through sealed roads, with camping facilities available at Dales Campground and accommodation at Karijini Eco Retreat.

The geological formations in the park contain rock layers that date back 2.5 billion years, making them among the oldest exposed rocks on Earth.

Location: Western Australia

Location: Shire of Ashburton

Inception: 1969

Elevation above the sea: 782 m

Website: http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/karijini

GPS coordinates: -22.25060,117.97600

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03