Keep River National Park is one of the Northern Territory’s (NT) best kept secrets. It’s home to geological wonders and sites that reveal ancient Aboriginal rock art. The city of striped sandstone structures, which can be likened to the Bungle Bungles in Western Australia (WA), are best seen on the 7km Jarnem Walk.
This small park contains a diversity of landscapes where visitors can explore sandstone ridges and ‘Bungle Bungle-like’ formations.
The two kilometre Gurrandalng walk weaves through sandstone and presents one magnificent view after the next. Jarnem offers a long loop walk that can be split into two shorter return walks, including the Jarnem Lookout Walk that is particularly stunning in the soft light of early morning and late afternoon. Two campsites with wood barbecues and water are available in the Park.
The Park falls within Aboriginal lands of the Miriwoong and Gadgerong people. Nganalam Art Site shows some of the rock art characteristic of the area while Ginger’s Hill and Jinumum reveal other aspects of traditional Aboriginal culture. The unsealed road in Keep River National Park may be corrugated and may be inaccessible at times due to flooding between November and April.
