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The Window Trail, Purnululu NP

Part of Purnululu National Park network

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Difficult
Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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Part of Purnululu National Park network

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The difficult 6km return Window Trail, starts at the Piccaninny carpark before following the sun exposed, sandy and uneven Piccaninny Creek bed. The large pot holes found throughout the creek bed are formed by tumbling stones trapped in water whirlpools over countless wet seasons. Follow the signs to the turn off which leads you to the defined sandstone structure featuring a naturally formed window. 

Please do not to climb on the window due to the fragile nature of the sandstone. 

Please note: Purnululu National Park is open seasonally between April/May to December, weather permitting and is only accessible by high clearance 4WD only. Due to the remote nature of the park, make sure to read through the visitor safety of the park before visiting. 

Kununurra Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9168 4200

Purnululu Visitor Centre

(08) 9168 7300

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Time / Duration

Allow 2 hours

Length

6km return

Fees

Park entry fees apply and can be paid online with your camping fees unless you hold a valid WA National Parks Pass. A Parks Pass can also be purchased during opening hours from the Visitor Centre or at all hours from the ticket machine.

Trail Access

Purnululu National Park is 304km south of Kununurra. The last 53km of is on Spring Creek Track which is accessible via high clearance 4WD only. The park is also accessible via air.

Trail Start

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

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Trail End

When to go

May to August. The dry season in the Kimberley

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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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Hazards & Warnings

Be prepared for hot weather conditions as temperatures can reach over 40°C and radiant heat can increase to over 50°C.  

Prohibited items

No pets 

No drones

Safety

Be prepared for a remote experience. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB) or satellite phone. There is NO PHONE service driving into the park. 

See Group D items on Trail Tips page. Roads may be closed after heavy rain, check conditions before travelling.

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
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Today Apr 22, 10:55pm

29°C

Feels like 33°C

Max 30°

Min 29°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 2.32km/h W

8-day forecast

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