Murujuga National Park
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| Murujuga National Park | |
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  Location in Western Australia | |
| Location | Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nearest city | Karratha (15 km) |
| Coordinates | 20°35′S 116°50′E / 20.583°S 116.833°E |
| Area | 48.51 km2 (18.73 sq mi) |
| Designation | National park |
| Established | 17 January 2013[1] |
| Governing body | Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions |
| Website | Murujuga National Park |
Murujuga National Park is a national park on Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara region in the north-west of Western Australia, covering an area of 48.51 km2 (18.73 sq mi).
Murujuga National Park was officially declared on 17 January 2013 as the 100th national park in Western Australia. The park protects what is considered the world’s highest concentration of ancient petroglyphs, with over ten thousand rock engravings created by the region's Aboriginal peoples.[2][1]
Description
The national park is located on the northern and western part of the Burrup Peninsula, also known by its Aboriginal name, Murujuga. It lies approximately 200 km (120 mi) west of Port Hedland and 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Karratha, and covers an area of 48.51 km2 (18.73 sq mi). It can be accessed via Dampier Road and Burrup Peninsula Road.[2][1]
Visiting
After the Murujuga National Park was closed for some months to allow for its construction, the Ngajarli Trail was completed in August 2020. Traditional owners working in collaboration with the government created a 700-metre (2,300 ft) universal boardwalk, along with interpretative signs. The Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation hopes to improve and enlarge facilities for visitors and to help them appreciate the cultural significance of the site.[3]
