Dimalurra (Tunnel Creek) National Park is a national park in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 1,845 kilometres (1,146 mi) northeast of Perth and 390 km (240 mi) east of Broome. The natural cave through which Dimalurra (Tunnel Creek) Creek flows is a major attraction of the park.

Many aboriginal rock paintings and speleothems are present in the cave decorating the walls.

Jandamarra’s hideout

Western Australia's oldest cave system, in Dimalurra (Tunnel Creek) National Park, is famous as a hideout used late last century by the Aboriginal leader Jandamarra. He was killed outside its entrance in 1897.

Tunnel through the reef

You can walk through the tunnel to the other side of the Napier Range. The trek runs underground for 750 metres and you have to wade through several permanent pools and return the same way. At least five species of bats live in the cave, including ghost bats and fruit bats, and stalactites descend from the roof in many places.  The roof has collapsed through to the top of the range near the centre of the tunnel. Take a torch, wear sneakers and be prepared to get wet and possibly cold.

Take a day trip to the tunnel

Day trips to Dimalurra (Tunnel Creek) operate from Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Broome and usually include a visit to Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge) Fees apply to visit the national park.

You need a four-wheel-drive to access the park, which is generally inaccessible during the wet season.

Dimalurra (Tunnel Creek) is a day use area, with facilities limited to toilets, picnic tables and an information shelter. You are welcome to camp at nearby Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge) National Park (camping fees apply).

For More information 

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30 Loch Street, Derby WA 6728
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East Kimberley Tourism House, Coolibah Drive,
Kununurra WA 6743
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