Wilderness experience – Kennedy Range National Park
Western Australia’s spectacular network of terrestrial and marine parks encompasses more than 31 million hectares, including three World Heritage areas and one of only 36 internationally recognised biodiversity hotspots.
The WA Parks Foundation promotes these diverse, beautiful and often dramatic places to encourage visitation, enjoyment, appreciation and conservation of our State’s natural assets.
The vast and ancient Kennedy Range National Park, known as ‘Mundatharrda’ to the local Inggarda Aboriginal language group, is about 230 kilometres east of Carnarvon. Over millions of years, natural forces have etched out valleys and created remarkable cliff faces in the Range.
Guided day tours are a great way to explore the National Park, while scenic helicopter flights are an opportunity to see the Range from above.
An intriguing and popular site within the park is Honeycomb Gorge, with a cliff face formed by wind and water spray from a seasonal waterfall above. Image credit: Trails WA
For those who are self-driving, the roads in Kennedy Range National Park are unsealed. The unsealed road to the eastern escarpment is usually suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles, but this can vary depending on recent rains and road conditions, so a four-wheel drive is recommended.
Access to the western side of the park, via the Gascoyne River, is with high-clearance and high-capability four-wheel drive only.
For those who love hiking or camping, Kennedy Range National Park offers a wilderness-style experience and the chance to reconnect with nature. There are several trails to choose from but make sure you read the safety advice before walking in this remote area. No drinking water is available in the park and all visitors should carry ample supplies.
For more information, including camping requirements and safety tips here.
