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Keep River National Park

Located 468 kilometres west of Katherine alongside the NT/WA border, Keep River National Park is noted for its striking landforms. Visitors to the park are provided with excellent opportunities for bushwalking, photography and the chance to learn about geological events that have shaped this landscape.

Access

The park entrance is three kilometres east of the NT/WA border. Formed gravel roads suitable for 2 wheel drive vehicles lead to the main attractions. During the wet season roads may be closed due to flooding. All vehicles are restricted to formed roads only.

When to Visit

The most comfortable months to visit the park are from May through to the end of August when temperatures range from 35°c max down to 10°c min.

What to see and Do

Geology - Past evidence of volcanic activity, massive marine deposits and glaciation are visible in the rocks and landforms of this region. Further information is provided in a booklet produced by the Department of Mines & Energy in Darwin (GPO Box 2901).

Sandstone Habitat - From the camping areas, visitors can explore the rugged and dissected terrain of sandstone formations.

Short-eared rock-wallabies, white-quilled rock-pigeons and sandstone shrike-thrushes are amongst other interesting animals that live in the area.

Aboriginal Art Sites - The park falls within Aboriginal tribal area of the Mirriwung and Gadjerong people. The Nganalam Art Site provides the visitor with the chance to see some of the rock art characteristic of the area. A short walk from the carpark leads to the art site.

Walking - Longer walking tracks are located at the campgrounds whilst short walks are found at the art site and other localities. Self guiding pamphlets are provided at the beginning at some of these walks.

Buswalkers planning long walks or camping overnight outside the formal camping area must notify a Ranger before setting off. Special conditions apply for those wishing to undertake overnight hikes.

You will need drinking water, appropriate footwear and a hat. It is also advisable to have the topographical 1:100000 scale map, No. 4766 Keep.

Keep River Gorge - Thousands of years of erosion by Keep River has led to the formation of this shallow sandstone gorge. A short walk along the floor of the gorge provides an opportunity to view an Aboriginal art site.

Visitor Facilities

Two camping areas have been provided: Gurrandalng, located 15 km from the park entrance and Jarrnarm, located 28km from the park entrance. Camping facilities include tables, barbecues and pit toilets. Drinking water is available at two sites within the park.

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