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Millstream Chichester National Park Rolling hills, spectacular escarpments and winding tree-lined watercourses make up the 200,000 hectare Millstream Chichester National Park. The park boasts tranquil gorges and rock pools, like Python Pool which holds fresh water year round. Further into the park, the Fortescue River creates deep pools like Deep Reach, whilst fresh water springs create tropical areas like Jirndawurrunha Pool. The Millstream Visitor Centre is approximately 140km southeast of Karratha. Access into the park is via the Millstream Link, a mix of sealed and unsealed roads. The Old Millstream Homestead now serves as the park's visitor centre. The centre provides self-guided insight into the pastoral history of the area. There are no services in the park apart from basic camping facilities, so if you are planning to spend extended time within the park, make sure you have adequate supplies. Murujuga National Park Recognised as a national park in 2013, Murujuga National Park covers more than 4,900 hectares of the Burrup Peninsula. Internationally renowned, the Burrup Peninsula's rugged 'outdoor gallery' showcases what is thought to be the highest concentration of rock engravings of any known site in the world. The heritage listed rock art has special meaning for Aboriginal people and its traditional custodians the Ngarluma- Yindjibarndi, the Yaburara-Mardudhunera and the Woon-goo-tt-oo. This national park lies north and east of Withnell Bay and is home to pristine beaches and unique rock formations. Millstream Chichester National Park. Do I need a park pass? Visitor fees apply to some national parks and many are managed by Park Rangers. If you intend visiting a number of parks or travelling for an extended period you may consider purchasing a Holiday Park Pass or an Annual All Parks Pass from www.dpaw.wa.gov.au Did you know? The Rainbow Bee-eater, Sacred Kingfisher and the Blue-winged Kookaburra are all found in Millstream Chichester National Park. Australia's North West | 25