National parks reopen after one-in-100-year Kimberley floods

Good news for tourists as several Kimberley National Parks have reopened after they were forced to close during the one-in-100-year flooding that hit the region earlier this year.

Purnululu National Park, Dulundi Silent Grove campground, Dalmanyi Bell Gorge and Walarra Mindi Mt Hart Homestead and campground are now open to the public, although the Walarra Mindi day-use sites remain closed.

Kimberley Parks and Wildlife Service is asking park-goers to be cautious, however, urging them to drive slowly to road conditions and only use high clearance four-wheel-drives because of washouts and high water levels at creek crossings.

Travellers are also reminded that campground bookings are essential this season, especially for Walardi and Kurrajong campgrounds in Purnululu National Park and Dulundi Silent Grove in Wunaamin Conservation Park.

Unfortunately, Bandilngan Windjana Gorge and Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park will remain closed until further notice.

Meanwhile, roadworks to reopen Mitchell River National Park, Dimalurru Tunnel Creek National Park and Lennard Gorge are ongoing.

Updates on park openings, closures and conditions can be found on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website.