Keep River National Park, Nature reserve in Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley, Australia.
Keep River National Park is a protected reserve featuring sandstone cliffs, river valleys, woodlands, and floodplain areas across the Northern Territory. The landscape contains multiple interconnected habitats with varying geological layers and vegetation types throughout its boundaries.
The area contains numerous rock art sites that document thousands of years of human presence in the region. These artistic records show the enduring occupation and connection of Indigenous people to this land over a very long timespan.
The park lies within the tribal area of the Mirriwung and Gadjerong peoples. An Indigenous Australian art site stands at the end of the walk along the floor of the Keep River Gorge, and visitors reach it on foot rather than through organised tours.
The best time to visit is between May and October during the dry season when unsealed roads are easily passable. During the wet season roads can become impassable due to flooding and require careful planning before traveling.
Most of the park lies within the Keep River Important Bird Area, recognised for its role in conserving the endangered Gouldian finch. Visitors who watch the woodlands and floodplains may spot this brightly coloured finch, whose numbers have declined across northern Australia.
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