Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 323m
Min elevation: 308m
Total Ascent: 18m
Essential information
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.
Hike overview
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.
Track grade
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.
Walk map and GPX file
Max elevation: 323 m
Min elevation: 308 m
Total climbing: 18 m
Total descent: -18 m
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Explore safely
Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.
Leave a trip plan
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.
Planning checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Purnululu National Park.
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.
Need a rental car to get you to the hike? Find one here.
Accommodation nearby
Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.
Nearby towns: Balgo, Billiluna, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Marble Bar, Turkey Creek, Warmun, Wyndham
About the region
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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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.





