Karijini National Park

Karijini National Park is a National Park centred in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region in northwestern Western Australia (Australia). It is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately 1055 km from the State's capital city, Perth. It was formerly known as Hamersley National Park. At 6274 km², it is the second largest national park in Western Australia (Rudall River National Park is larger). A party led by explorer F.T. Gregory ex... more

Karijini National Park is a National Park centred in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region in northwestern Western Australia (Australia). It is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately 1055 km from the State's capital city, Perth. It was formerly known as Hamersley National Park. At 6274 km², it is the second largest national park in Western Australia (Rudall River National Park is larger). A party led by explorer F.T. Gregory explored the area in 1861. He named the Hamersley Range, on which the park is centred, after his friend Edward Hamersley. The park is located in the Pilbara region, and is mostly tropical semi-arid climate. In summer, thunderstorms and cyclones are common, bringing 250-350 mm of rain annually. Temperatures on summer days frequently exceed 40 degrees Celsius, while winter nights can bring frost. The park is most notable for its gorges, waterfalls and water holes. The park's wildlife includes red kangaroos, euros, wallaroos, echidnas, geckos,... less