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Keep River National Park
The Keep River National Park is located 468 km west of Katherine and only a few kilometres east from the West Australian border. The Park is famous for its rugged landforms.
Main activities in the park are
bushwalking of different length and degree of difficulty, photography and
the chance to learn a lot about the geological history that formed these
landforms.
The longer walking tracks are located at the campgrounds in the National Park. Informations are provided at the walks and at the visitor centre.
Bushwalking with overnight camping outside the formal campgrounds must be notified to the Ranger before setting off.
The Park falls within the Aboriginal tribal area of the Mirriuwoong and Gadjerong Aboriginal People. At the Nganalam Art Site the visitor has the chance to see some of the rock art characteristic for this area. These can be reached by an short walk from the carpark.
There are two campgrounds in the National Park with tables, barbecues and pit toiletts. Gurrandalng campground is located about 15 km from the park entrance. The second campground, Jarrnarm, is located further north about 28 km from the park entrance. Both campgrounds can be reached on Gravel Roads, suitable for conventional cars. Drinking water is available at two sites within the Park, but you shouldn't rely on it. On my last visit in April 2005 no drinking water was available, so you should bring your own water.
During the wet the some or all roads within the Park can be closed. There are saltwater crocodiles living in the Keep River National Park, so be careful. Swimming is not permitted.
For further informations see also: http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/../index.html
© Jörg-Jost Michaelis. Last Updated: 20.09.2006