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Mount Bruce

We recognise and acknowledge Banyjima, Innawonga and Kurrama people as the traditional owners of Karijini National Park.

Mount Bruce has incredible views of the surrounding Hamersley Range and Marandoo mining operations.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Mount Bruce
Kevin Smith

About this place

The Aboriginal name for Mount Bruce is Punurrunha. At 1,234m high, it is Western Australia’s second tallest peak. Marandoo is an iron-ore mine run by Rio Tinto. It opened in October 1994. The Hamersley Range is one of the world’s major iron ore sources and contains about 80 per cent of Australia’s identified iron ore reserves. In hotter months, it is best to climb during the cooler parts of the day. Take plenty of drinking water and sun protection.  

Marandoo View - follow the path from the Mount Bruce parking area to view the Marandoo iron ore mine site.

  • Distance: 500m
  • Class: 2
  • Time: 30 minutes return.
Back to Karijini National Park

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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On the road to Mt Bruce in the distance
Mount Bruce
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Red rock formations of Mount Bruce covered in spinifex grass
Karijini National Park
Kevin Smith

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View from the summit of Mount Bruce
Karijini National Park
Kevin Smith

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Large man made rock mound at the summit of Mount Bruce
Karijini National Park
Kevin Smith

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Large goanna sunning itself on the rocks of Mount Bruce
Karijini National Park
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View of ranges in the distance from the top of Mount Bruce Karijini National Park
Karijini National Park
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Facilities

Toilet

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Mount Bruce.

Traditional Owners

The park is the traditional home of the Banyjima, Kurrama and Innawonga Aboriginal people. The Banyjima name for the Hamersley Range is Karijini. Aboriginal land management practices, such as 'fire stick farming', resulted in a diversity of vegetation types and stages of succession that helped determine the nature of the plants and animals found in the park today. 

We recognise and acknowledge Banjima, Innawongka and Eastern Guruma people as the traditional owners of Karijini National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Karijini National Park.

Site access

The Mount Bruce trailhead is located 50m from the parking area, via a compacted gravel path. There is an information shelter with 4 display panels. Find out more about the cultural significance of Punurrunha to the local Kurrama people, walking at Mount Bruce and iron ore mining in the Hamersley Ranges.

Parking

The trailhead parking area consists of a reasonably level gravel loop about 250m in length with parking for about 24 vehicles. Parking bays are demarcated by timber bollards and horizontal log railings. There is also space to accommodate longer vehicles up to 30m in length.

Toilets

Toilets are available.

A narrow, winding, gravel path leads to the unisex toilet which is located 40m from the nearest parking area.

Park office / Contact

Karratha Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9182 2000
karratha@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Australia's North West
Pilbara
Tom Price

Trails

Mt Bruce Summit, Karijini NP

Mount Bruce Summit

9km
View this trail
Honey Hakea Track, Karijini National Park

Honey Hakea Track

4.6km
View this trail

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

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