Karlamilyi National Park

Welcome to Karlamilyi National Park, formerly known as Rudall River National Park. As we stand here at the southern gateway, you are entering Western Australia’s largest and arguably most remote national park. …

Before we delve deeper into the park's interior, we must acknowledge the Pangu community, a vital indigenous settlement located on the park's periphery. In this remote expanse, Pangu represents more than just a refueling stop; it…

We now reach the banks of the Rudall River, the geographical soul of Karlamilyi. While the river is often dry on the surface, its bed is a wide, sandy artery that pulses with life below the ground. …

As we move north from the river, the landscape rises into what locals call 'jump-up' country. These are rugged, flat-topped mesas and rocky escarpments that provide a dramatic vertical dimension to the otherwise horizontal desert. …

Hidden deep within a rugged gorge lies one of Karlamilyi’s most spectacular secrets: the Desert Queen Baths. This is a chain of permanent water holes that seem to defy the surrounding desert. …

Located near the park's southern boundary, White Gums Bore is a landmark that speaks to the era of pastoral attempts and exploration in this harsh country. Named for the ghost gums that surround the site, this area was once a…

In the northern reaches of the park lies Lake Dora, a massive salt lake that is part of the Great Sandy Desert system. For much of the year, it is a blindingly white expanse of salt crust, shimmering with heat mirages that can…

As we exit the park toward the north, the rugged desert tracks eventually give way to the well-maintained gravel of the Telfer Mine road. This transition is jarring; suddenly, you encounter security gates, radio protocols, and…