New National Parks in WA’s East Kimberley!

A landmark agreement between the WA Government and Miriuwung Gajerrong Traditional Owners will add around 170,000 hectares of new protected areas in the East Kimberley—strengthening nature protection, cultural heritage, and providing local jobs on Country.

What’s been announced?

The Cook Government has signed an agreement with Miriuwung Gajerrong Traditional Owners to create and expand protected areas across the East Kimberley. The package totals 170,000 hectares and includes both terrestrial and marine additions.

New and proposed protected areas

• Revolver Falls National Park
• Packsaddle National Park
• New reserves near Lake Argyle
• Proposed Cape Domett National Park
• Additions to the North Kimberley Marine Park

These new and expanded areas will help look after some of Western Australia’s most spectacular landscapes, waterfalls, coastlines and cultural sites.

Why it matters

• Caring for Country, led by Traditional Owners. The agreement recognises Miriuwung Gajerrong leadership in looking after Country and enables more on‑Country jobs in land and sea management.
• Stronger protection for biodiversity. From rugged Kimberley ranges to rich coastal habitats, the new parks create buffers and wildlife corridors that support threatened species and intact ecosystems.
• Healthy places for people. National parks provide world‑class opportunities for walking, camping and nature‑based tourism supporting regional livelihoods and wellbeing.
• Culture and nature, together. Protecting Country keeps language, stories and cultural practices strong for future generations.

“Better for people. Better for nature. It’s a win‑win.”

About the partnership

This milestone sits within the WA Government’s Plan for Our Parks program, which created 6.5 million hectares of new and expanded protected areas and national parks across the state (that’s bigger than Tassie). It shows what is possible when Traditional Owners, government and the community work together to protect our places that matter.