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Karijini National Park Set in the Hamersley Range Karijini National Park offers an abundance of gorges waterfalls fern pools and stunning scenery that can be seen by following the walking and driving trails around the park. Encompassing some 627442 hectares Karijini National Park is Western Australias second largest national park and presents the visitor with spectacular rugged scenery a variety of arid-land ecosystems ancient geological formations and a range of recreational experiences. At Dales Gorge you can enjoy a refreshing swim at Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool or follow the three hour return trail to Circular Pool. Located at the junction of four mighty gorges Oxer Lookout offers a stunning panorama. From Joffre Gorge Lookout is an excellent view of the gorges natural amphitheatre and waterfall after rain. A short walk into Weano Gorge brings you to Handrail Pool which is a good spot for swimming or take a dip in the natural spa pool at Hamersley Gorge. Mount Bruce is WAs second highest mountain boasting one of the countrys most scenic walks. Enjoy stunning views of the national park and region. The Banyjima Yinhawangka and Kurrama Aboriginal people call the Hamersley Ranges Karijini and the name of the park recognises the significant cultural importance of the area to them and their involvement in park management. Evidence of Aboriginal people inhabiting the area dates back more than 30000 years. During that period land management practices such as fire stick farming has resulted in the diverse range of vegetation and stages of succession have helped determine the range of plants and animals found in the park today. Fern Pool and Circular Pool are special places to local Aboriginal people. A magnificent display of wildflowers reflect vivid contrasts in the natural outback colours when the wildflower season starts in the heart of the winter months. Varying in abundance with the seasons and from year to year theres always something interesting to see - in the cooler months the ground is covered in yellow flowering Sennas and Acacias Northern Bluebells and purple Mulla Mulla. Many plants in the park also bloom profusely after rain. A number of bird species can be seen within the park and if youre lucky you may encounter Red Kangaroos Euros Rothschilds Rock Wallabies bats and dingoes. Many species of native rodents and marsupials are present in the park but nocturnal and shy. Reptiles and amphibians such as frogs geckoes goannas dragons legless lizards pythons and other snakes can be seen within the park. Located near Fortescue Falls and Circular Pool just of Banjima Drive is the Karijini National Park Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre provides information and interpretation on the natural and cultural history of the park. Accommodation is available at the Karijini Eco Retreat who offer Eco Tents and Cabins as well as a campground. Dales Campground is also available for camping fees apply. For more information about the National park visit www. karrathavisitorcentre.com.au or www.dpaw.parks.wa.gov.au. www.karrathavisitorcentre.com.au 37