About Murujuga National Park
Murujuga National Park is a protected area on the Burrup Peninsula near Dampier and Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Co-managed by the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and the Western Australian Government, it protects one of the world's largest and densest concentrations of petroglyphs, with over one million engravings. The arid coastal landscape of red rock, spinifex and mangroves offers boardwalks and trails for viewing ancient rock art in its natural setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an arid coastal desert landscape of red-brown rock piles, spinifex, and views over the Dampier Archipelago. The main visitor experience is the Ngajarli (Deep Gorge) 700m universal-access boardwalk and viewing platforms with interpretive signage that allow close viewing of petroglyphs without touching the rocks. Other trails such as Conical Hill offer short walks to lookouts. There are no shops or cafes inside the park; the setting is natural, exposed and quiet, focused on rock art viewing, walking and photography.
Key highlights
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One of the world's largest concentrations of petroglyphs with over one million engravings
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Ngajarli (Deep Gorge) boardwalk and viewing platforms for accessible rock art viewing
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Conical Hill walk and lookout over the Burrup Peninsula and Dampier Archipelago
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Ancient engravings of animals, human figures and geometric motifs in natural rock setting