About this park
Barriyanygoo!
Ngenjayinga dawang Ngamoowalem Miriwoontha. Woonjoo barrenggoo dawang yoowoorriyang. Yawoorroobtha woorrb yarrenkoo ngoondengi-biny.
Welcome!
This place Ngamoowalem is Miriwoong Country. Please respect and look after this land of ours. Let’s all sit together here in harmony.
On the outskirts of Kununurra township lies Ngamoowalem Conservation Park - 70,300ha of protected Dawang (country) featuring diverse wildlife, traditional bush foods, natural springs, seasonal waterfalls and many areas of cultural significance.
Ngamoowalem Conservation Park is the largest of six conservation parks jointly managed by Yoorrooyang Dawang Regional Park Council and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions - Parks and Wildlife Service. Together these parks cover an area of 240,000ha.
Located within Ngamoowalem Conservation Park is the stunning Livistona Range which feeds seasonal waterfalls, creeks and pools. There are four picnic areas which are best visited in nyinggiyi-mageny (wet season) between December–March when the creeks flow and the waterfalls come to life!
Galjiba (Molly Spring)
Galjiba is located off Victoria Highway, 30km west of Kununurra. This permanent pool is surrounded by paperbarks and fan palms and originates from a natural spring in the Livistona Range. There are toilets, sheltered picnic tables and gas BBQ facilities available.
Barndaba (Valentine Spring)
Barndaba is located 19km from Kununurra, down Valentines Road (turn off Victoria Highway 12km west of Kununurra). This site has a seasonal pool that is part of Valentines Creek, which runs into the lower Ord River. Swimming is not permitted here as estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles can inhabit this area.
Mayiba (Middle Spring)
Mayiba is located 32km from Kununurra, down Valentines Road. This series of seasonal pools is formed by water cascading down the Livistona Range during the wet season. There is a shaded picnic area.
Thegooyeng (Black Rock Falls)
Thegooyeng is located 32km from Kununurra down Valentines Road, just past the turnoff to Middle Spring. Black Rock Falls gets its name from the cyanobacteria that grow on the rock walls surrounding the pool. After heavy rain, water cascades down this black rock into the pool below. There are picnic and gas BBQ facilities available.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider traveling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued, it could save your life!
When you are entering the Kimberley or Pilbara regions, you are entering crocodile country.
Two species of crocodile occur in Australia: the estuarine (saltwater) crocodile and the freshwater crocodile. Both species can be found across the north of WA.
Crocodiles are dangerous and attacks can be fatal.
Download or print the Be Crocwise brochure and take it with you.
Crocodiles can still be around even if there are no signs. They can stay hidden underwater for a long time and will see you before you see them.
If you see a crocodile showing signs of aggressive behaviour to people or posing a risk to public safety, please contact your nearest Parks and Wildlife Service office.
- Mobile phone and internet – phone coverage is intermittent in the region. Check with your service provider before you go. A satellite phone is always recommended.
- Heat – temperatures be extreme, exceeding 40°C during the day. When walking in the park wear a hat, long sleeve loose clothing, broad spectrum sunscreen and sturdy walking shoes.
- Carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking per person. Avoid dehydration by drinking small amounts regularly.
- Remote vehicle considerations - check your vehicle before departing and prepare it for remote locations and off road driving.
- Travel plans – always tell someone where you will be heading.
Gallery
A day in the life of a Miriuwung Gajerrong Ranger
Find out what it's like to be a Miriuwung Gajerrong female ranger looking after Country in the Kimberley Region.
Caring for Country
You are very welcome to Ngamoowalem in Miriwoong Country but it is important to Miriwoong and Gajerrong Traditional Owners that visitors help care for Country. Follow these low impact Leave No Trace principles.
Activities
Bird watching
Bushwalking
Nature photography
Picnicking
Swimming
Swimming is not permitted in Barndaba due to the presence of salt water (estuarine) crocodiles.
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Ngamoowalem Conservation Park.
Traditional Owners
Find out more about Joint Management in Western Australia's parks.