Revamp for Mirima National Park

Revitalisation work has started at Mirima National Park in the Kimberley to improve visitor access and allow sightseers to get up close to the spectacular rock formations.

  • Work under way to improve access in Mirima National Park

  • Environment Minister inspects progress of upgrades to boardwalk

  • Revamp to the park will be rolled out in three stages

Revitalisation work has started at Mirima National Park in the Kimberley to improve visitor access and allow sightseers to get up close to the spectacular rock formations.

Environment Minister Bill Marmion recently inspected stage one of the revamp, which includes the construction of a raised boardwalk, giving visitors a closer look at the park's distinct geology.

"Mirima National Park is located on the outskirts of Kununurra and is the gateway to the East Kimberley," Mr Marmion said.

"Mirima attracted nearly 27,000 visits during 2010-11. Upgrading the walk platforms, lookouts and tracks will provide improved access into the park for all, including people with disabilities or restricted mobility and parents with prams.

"The park is popular for sightseeing, walking, photography and nature observation and we want to ensure it can be enjoyed by everyone."

The Minister said the upgrades, which will be rolled out in three stages, were expected to be completed by 2015.

"It is anticipated that the first stage will be finished by mid-June. This work will cost about $130,000 and was funded through the Department of Environment and Conservation's (DEC) park capital improvement program," he said.

"The work is being carried out by DEC's Miriuwung Gajerrong rangers and other operations staff."

      Fact File

  • Mirima is the name given to the area by the Miriuwung people, who live in the region and consider it to be especially significant to their culture

  • Mirima National Park is also known as the 'Hidden Valley'

  • Stage 2 of the upgrades will involve improving the design of the lookouts throughout the park

  • Stage 3 involves upgrading the walk trail from the car park to make it more accessible

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Photograph caption: Environment Minister Bill Marmion with DEC officers working on the boardwalk