Further Out
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Lake Komaterpillar is a man made lake situated off the road, along the Duncan Highway near the old abandoned Ruby Queen Mine. Local people named this lake after the machinery that was used to create it and the mine. It's name is derived from the merging of two words, Komatsu and Caterpiller. Lake Komaterpillar is a great place for bird watching, however as this lake is situated on Koongie Park land, permission must be sort before venturing to this lake. |
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Brockman's Hut & Mount Bradley Mine - 35km |
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This site is the remnants of an abandoned gold mine and of an old hut. It is believed local prospectors built this hut for the geologist Brockman in the 19th Century. Later it was used as a place of trade between Aboriginal people and miners. Mount Bradley is known as Luga in the local Jaru language. |
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Palm Springs - 45km |
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Palm Springs is known as Lugangarna in Jaru language. This is a palm fringed, spring fed, permanent freshwater pool that has long been a refreshing stop for travellers along the dusty Duncan Highway. It is a famed 'oasis in the desert'. There are striking rock wall reflections and abundant local wildlife dependent on this water source. |
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Saw Pit Gorge - 52km |
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The gorge is located on the Black Elvire River where flood waters have cut through a range. There is a towering rock wall on one side and sandy shaded banks. This is a popular swimming place. Fresh water crocodiles can be seen in this gorge. Sawpit is located 52 km from Halls Creek a few kilometres off the Duncan Highway. |
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Mary Pool - 100km |
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This is a permanent sandy pool on the Great Northern Highway east of Halls Creek. It is a popular swimming, camping and picnic place. The pool forms part of the Mary River which flows into the Margaret River. Please note: crocodiles can be found here. |
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Laari Gallery - Yiyili - 110km |
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Laarri is situated in the Yiyili Aboriginal Community between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, about 5 km off the Great Northern Highway. The gallery is open during Western Australian school term, and at other times by appointment. |
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Spring Creek - 110km |
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110km north of Halls Creek along Great Northern Highway is the turn off point and rest area to the Purnululu National Park. All vehicles must also engage 4WD from the highway turn-off to reduce damage to the unsealed track. The Spring Creek track giving access to the Park is on private property. Please refrain from camping or parking along this track. |
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Wolfe Creek Crater - 152km |
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This is the second largest meteorite crater on Earth with a diameter of 850 - 950 metres. The ridge of the crater stands about 35 metres above the surrounding flat sand plain. The outer edges slope at a gradual 15 degrees, but the much steeper inner walls fall inwards at about a 50 degree angle.The Crater is located 153 km south of Halls Creek along the Tanami Track in flat and arid country. It is accessed by road along the Tanami Track via an unsealed corrugated road through Carranya Station. Scenic flights over the crater can be booked in Halls Creek. |
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Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) - 161km |
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This remote park (commonly known as the Bungle Bungles) is the most outstanding and striking natural feature of the Halls Creek area. Before 1982 this place was virtually unknown to non-Aboriginal people. In 2003 the park received World Heritage listing in recognition of its extensive cultural and environmental values. For Traditional Owners this is a sacred place to be looked after, cared for and respected. |
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Paruku (Lake Gregory) |
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The spectacular wetlands of Paruku lie on the northern edge of the Tanami and Great Sandy deserts. Tjurabalan (Sturt Creek) primarily feeds this extensive lake system. Other creeks feeding into the system are Parnkupirti and Jalywarn. Sections of the Canning Stock Route from Well 51 up to Billiluna lie within the boundaries of the Indigenous Protected Area (IPA). Permits are required to access Paruku IPA. |
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Nyarna (Lake Stretch) |
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This is a large permanent billabong on Sturt Creek located fifteen kilometres from Billiluna, just off the northern end of the Canning Stock Route. |
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Yunpu (Lake) |
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This is a fresh water lake located at the southern end of Paruku, fifty-six kilometres from Mulan. It offers visitors shady malaleuca (paperbark) trees, a white sandy shore, excellent bird watching opportunities, swimming and fishing. |
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Warmun Arts Centre |
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This gallery is world-renowned for its distinctive style of contemporary art made famous by the renowned Rover Thomas (dec.), amongst others. The Gija people continue their rich tradition of painting in local ochres in order to share stories of their life and culture. Artists can be seen at work here. |
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Numbpan Lookout |
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This spectacular lookout over the central Kimberley landscape is situated on the Great Northern Highway between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. It is best seen at sunset or sunrise. Local people refer to such physical features as 'jump-ups'. |
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Mimbi Caves |
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These spectacular caves are located west of Halls Creek just off the Great Northern Highway. They form part of a 400 million year old Devonian Reef system. The cave system contains ancient rock art galleries, an important fish fossil site, crystal clear rock pools and rock formations. |
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