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Derdbe-Gerring Banan Trail, Kununurra, Mirima NP Derdbe-Gerring Banan Trail, Kununurra, Mirima NP

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.2 km
    • Bush Walk Class 4

      Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

Just on the outskirts of Kununurra is a rugged series of ranges in Mirima National Park. There are a series of short walk trails. The Derdbe-Gerring Banan (For looking out Trail) is a mere 1.2 kilometre return, but is packed with fascinating rock formations. Enjoy the views over Kununurra from the lookout.

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While staying in Kununurra, it’s well worthwhile exploring Mirima National Park. The national park is a wildlife lover’s paradise with plenty of birds. There are also frogs near water and snake sightings are relatively common.    

There are several short walk trails including the short but feature packed Derdbe-Gerring Banan trail. The trail is quite steep with steps and uneven surfaces, hence its relatively high Grade 4 rating. The trail ends at a lookout, which offers great views of the town and Ord River Valley.

The sandstone ranges and thickly vegetated valleys are stunningly beautiful, especially early morning or late afternoon. The rocky outcrops geology is not dissimilar to the ‘beehive’ formations in the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park. It is best to walk early morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the very worst of the heat. 

The first part of the trail is a wheel chair friendly loop with interpretive signage. 

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Time / Duration

Allow 30 minutes

Length

1.2km return

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Mirima NP carpark, 2km out of Kununurra, 3200km north of Perth

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 4

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

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Difficulty Notes

The first part of the trail is a wheel chair friendly loop. The trail to the lookout is quite steep with steps and uneven surfaces.

Hazards & Warnings

During the wet season, lightning and flashfloods are a potential hazard.

Extreme heat can be experienced when walking in this park. Temperatures can exceed 40°C

Facilities

Only the first short section of trail is wheelchair accessible.
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • View Platform

Best time of year

May to October. The dry season in the Kimberley

Fees

National Park Fees apply

Trail Access

Air, 2WD or bus to Kununurra

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1 trail goers have rated Derdbe-Gerring Banan Trail, Kununurra, Mirima NP as 4 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 7 Sep 2022, 9:57am

I visited Mirima National Park a few years ago when passing through Kununurra and absolutely fell in love with the unique rock formations here, sandstone rocks that are 300 million years old. Pretty spectacular place to visit with a variety of trails to choose from.

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