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Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Murujuga National Park.

Follow the trail to see incredible rock engravings (Petroglyphs), grinding stones, shell middens and learn the story of the Ngarda-Ngarli.

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About this place

The first recreation area to be developed in the national park, this 700m trail is designed to be accessible for wheelchairs and features interpretive signage, viewing platforms and an elevated boardwalk following the edge of natural rock piles. Visitors are able to view an array of rock engravings, shell middens, grinding stones and other cultural artefacts, with some estimated to be more than 47,000 years old.

The engravings show human images, extinct animal species such as megafauna and Thylacines (Tasmanian tiger), as well as existing avian, marine and land animals. These engravings have deep meaning for Ngarda-Ngarli, providing a tangible link to stories, customs and knowledge of their land and resources, connecting them to the events and people of the past and their beliefs today.

The best time for viewing petroglyphs at Ngajarli is late afternoon when the shadows make the shallow engravings stand out. 

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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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Looking down on bench seat and platform where petroglyphs are viewed from.
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Bench seat and platfrom to view petroglyphs from.
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Bench seating at Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)
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People standing on platform near signage looking at petroglyphs at Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)
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People standing on platform looking at petroglyphs on red rock at Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)
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People standing on platform looking at petroglyphs on red rock at Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)
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Close up of signage at  Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)
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View looking down on platform, paths and parking area at  Ngajarli (Deep Gorge)
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Aerial view of paths leading to mound of red rock to see petroglyphs.
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Aerial view of paths leading to mound of red rock to see pertoglyphs.
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View of path and metal boardwalk near red rock.
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Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Ngajarli (Deep Gorge).

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Murujuga National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Murujuga National Park is free.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Karratha Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9182 2000

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's North West
Pilbara
Karratha

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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