Temperatures within the park and on the walk trails can reach 40°C (104°F) and radiant heat can increase the temperature to over 50°C (122°F).  As a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person, even in the winter months.
The Kurrajong Trail, or Kurrajong Campground Trail, is a marked short walk that starts from the Kurrajong campground at the northern end of the Purnululu National Park. This short trail provides an introduction to the vast plains feature typical Kimberley savannah woodland. The bright yellow flowers of the kapok stand out during the dry season. There are trailside interpretive signs of the various plant communities found in the area. The trail gently traverses a limestone ridge with excellent views to the Bungle Bungle Range. As it is close to the campground, the view from here is easily accessible to photographers looking for great sunset shots.
Kurrajong Campground
Kurrajong Campground is a large campground (approximately 100 campsites) close to Echidna Chasm, Mini Palms Gorge in the Bungle Bungle Range. All campsites are unpowered and bookings are essential. A per person camping fee and a per vehicle park entry fee apply. No campfires at any time.
Dogs are not permitted. Generator use is permitted at some campsites between 8am-9pm only. Check campsite details carefully when booking.
Do not empty chemical toilet waste into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point as there are no bins provided.
Total distance: 1072 m
Max elevation: 323 m
Min elevation: 308 m
Total climbing: 18 m
Total descent: -18 m
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Access to the park by road is via Spring Creek Track, from the Great Northern Highway approximately 250 km south of Kununurra, to the track's end at the Purnululu National Park Visitor Centre. The track is 53 km long and is usable only in the dry season (April 1 to December 31), and only by four-wheel-drive (4WD) high clearance vehicles and off-road trailers. Safely navigating it takes approximately three hours. From the Purnululu National Park Visitor Centre, the Kurrajong Campground is then located a further 7 kilometres drive north.
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Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
The Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park is one of the most striking geological landmarks in Western Australia, offering a remote wilderness experience. Purnululu attracts visitors for a whole range of reasons; the sheer grandeur of the sandstone massif, watching it change to a golden colour late in the day, walking through some of the marvellous gorges and for the really well-prepared, a walk along Piccaninny Creek for an overnight camping experience.
Other walks include the Echidna Chasm Trail, Mini Palms Gorge Trail, the walk to Kungkalanayi Lookout, Cathedral Gorge, the Domes Walk, Homestead Valley Trail, Piccaninny Creek Lookout, Whip Snake Gorge and the Northern Escarpment Trail.
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