Perth Excursions

Karijini National Park

Karijini is the second largest national park in Western Australia, situated in the Pilbara region. It features breathtaking gorges, crystal clear rock pools, waterfalls and stunning scenery. A system of walking trails designed for hikers of various levels of fitness, from beginner to experienced, have been laid out. There are picnic and camping areas and a visitor information centre with interactive natural and cultural displays. The park boasts 50 varieties of Acacia, Eucalypts and Melaeluca in its gorges, 133 types of bird and 92 species of amphibians and reptiles can be seen, not to mention the dingoes. It is situated about 900 miles (1,435km) north of Perth on the Great Northern Highway. Tours operate from Tom Price, Port Hedland, Karratha and Auski.

Website: http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Pages/Attraction.aspx?pid=9001606; Telephone: (0)8 9189 8121 (Karijini Visitor Centre); Opening time: Open daily. The visitor centre is open 9am to 4pm daily; Admission: A$10 per vehicle