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Piccaninny Creek Lookout, Purnululu NP Piccaninny Creek Lookout, Purnululu NP

Bush Walk  in North West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2.8 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

The 2.8km return trail to the Piccaninny Creek Lookout at Purnululu National Park gives you an impressive overall view.  Walking to the lookout involves a reasonably easy walk negotiating the stony creek bed of Piccaninny Creek.

Walking to the Piccaninny Creek Lookout
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The water smooth rock of the creek bed provides a vivid example of the erosive forces of countless monsoonal rains and the ‘beehive’ formations provide a dramatic backdrop.

If you are lucky, hollows in the bedrock may contain water providing spectacular reflections. There is a steady climb up to the lookout where a railing provides some reassurance and safety. The views across the savannah plains to distant ‘beehive’ outcrops and ranges are spectacular. 

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Allow more than one hour

Length

2.8km return

Trail Start

Piccaninny Gorge carpark, Purnululu National Park, 230km (3 hours) south of Kununurra, which is 3200km (30 hours) north of Pert

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Trail End

Piccaninny Lookout

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Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Additional information

Stony creek bed

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Hazards & Warnings

Temperatures can get very hot (up to 50 degrees), walk in the early morning or late afternoon

Facilities

  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Lookouts
  • 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

2WD, Air or Bus to Halls Creek or Kununurra. 4WD track into National Park.

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1 trail goers have rated Piccaninny Creek Lookout, Purnululu NP as 5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Bernie Murphy

Reviewed 15 Apr 2025, 7:28pm

This is an easy yet very rewarding walk. Take the right turn at the sign located 500 metres from the carpark.

It is only about 15 minutes walk and you get to be up close with the spectacular Bungle Bungle beehive shaped rock formations.

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