Visitors to get more at Mirima

Visitors to the Kimberley region can enjoy year-round walks in the most impressive parts of Mirima National Park near Kununurra thanks to a new 250-metre boardwalk constructed from recycled plastic and stainless steel.

  • New boardwalk to improve visitor experience at Mirima National Park

  • Interpretive signs feature cultural and scientific facts as well as traditional Miriuwung names for plants

Visitors to the Kimberley region can enjoy year-round walks in the most impressive parts of Mirima National Park near Kununurra thanks to a new 250-metre boardwalk constructed from recycled plastic and stainless steel.

Environment Minister Albert Jacob today officially opened the new facility, which includes interpretive signage highlighting the park's native plants.

"Mirima National Park is located just north of Kununurra and features stunning geological formations and spectacular views of the area," Mr Jacob said.

"Often referred to as a mini version of the Bungle Bungle Range at Purnululu National Park, Mirima attracts tourists from far and wide, with more than 30,000 visits taking place in 2011-12.

"Installation of the boardwalk along the 'Looking at Plants' trail opens up a new part of the park, which was not previously accessible."

The Minister said the new interpretive signs had been designed to enhance rather than detract from the park's natural beauty, and included information about traditional and contemporary scientific knowledge.

"Large, undercover information panels at Mirima National Park give a brief description of the natural and cultural history of the park, the native flora and fauna and other parks that are jointly managed by the traditional owners, the Miriuwung and Gajerrong people," he said.

"Signs also outline the local Miriuwung names and uses for each plant found in the park - knowledge generously shared to enrich the experience for all visitors.

"Improved facilities are an added attraction at Mirima, and this is expected to increase the number of visitors and revenue that will be spent on maintaining and upgrading the park."

Mirima National Park is managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation in consultation with the Miriuwung and Gajerrong traditional owners.

       Fact File

  • Mirima National Park is also known as 'Hidden Valley' and is the most visited park in the Kimberley

  • The distinctive rock formations at Mirima were produced by uplift and erosion of sedimentary rocks during the last 20 million years

Minister's office - 6552 5800