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Paruku Indigenous Protected Area - Handover Camp

Western Australia  >  Australia

Paruku (Lake Gregory) is a vast, internationally significant, and remote wetland system located in the Kimberley region.

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Senast uppdaterad 16 februari 2026

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Paruku (Lake Gregory) is a vast, internationally significant, and remote wetland system located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, on the boundary of the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts.

Covering 430,000 hectares, this Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) serves as a vital refuge for over 100,000 waterbirds, featuring brackish to freshwater habitats.

Fed by Sturt Creek, the lake system consists of salt lakes that often hold fresh water after monsoonal rains. It is a critical habitat for over 70 species of waterbirds, including pelicans and swans, particularly after wet seasons.

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Tillgänglighet

Located near the Mulan community via the Tanami Road, this site requires permits (see the link below) and careful preparation, as it is a remote location with no facilities, suitable only for self-sufficient travellers and usually requires a 4WD vehicle.

Press P on the map to access Google mapping. Camping is permitted at this location which is attractively surrounded by River Gums. Note that the lake itself is a further 2 km west via 4WD track.

Terräng och habitat

Spridda träd och buskar , Strand

Förhållanden

Platt

Rundtur

Nej

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Vår , Vinter

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vinter

Rutt

Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots , Bil

Fågeltorn / plattform

Nej

Extra information

Owned and managed by the Traditional Owners - the Walmajarri, Jaru, and Kukatja peoples - Paruku was declared an Indigenous Protected Area in 2001, the first in Western Australia. This site is the location of the 'handover' of the lands to the TO's

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