Attractions

Purnululu National Park
The Bungle Bungle range of the Purnululu National Park is one of the great wonders of the Australian Outback and was World Heritage listed in 2003. It is renowned for its spectacular beehive shaped sandstone towers and gorges. The National Park extends 25km north to south and 30km east to west and the captions on postcards simply neglect to encapsulate the awesome feeling of being face to face with natures best.
Formed back in the Devonian period about 360 million years ago, erosion has sculptured the land into tall dramatic escarpments. In the south east section lies the enchanting black and gold banded beehive formations.
To reach the Bungle Bungle range, visitors can drive 110km north of Halls Creek along the Great Northern Highway to the turn off point and rest area to the Purnululu National Park. A shelter with information boards has been erected by the Department of Environment and Conservation near the turn-off onto the Spring Creek Track.
It is 53km to the Rangers Station and the track is restricted to 4WD allowing 2 - 2.5hrs travel time one way. Off road camper trailers are permitted into the park (travel time will take longer), however all caravans are prohibited because the track has many rocky and narrow sections. All vehicles must also engage 4WD from the highway turn-off to reduce damage to the unsealed track.
Purnululu National Park has several camping sites so take your time and relax amongst more than 130 species of bird life.

Wolfe Creek Crater
152km south of Halls Creek on the Tanami Road is the second biggest meteorite crater in the world. It is believed that a meteor impacted the earth’s surface 2 million years ago, fracturing and deforming the area making the site circular. This site is well worth the travelling time. The Crater’s diameter varies between 870m and 950m. The outer slopes of this crater rise up at an angle of 15 degrees to form a ridge 35m above the surrounding sand plain. The inner walls are steeper, plunging at 50 degree angles. These measurements are changing constantly, due to the prevailing winds.
In 1947 Geologist F Reeves and D Hart discovered the Crater during an aerial survey of the Canning Basin. Two month later they visited the site and made a detailed investigation of its structure. In 1969 Wolfe Creek Crater was gazette as a class C Reserve and later became a Class A Reserve in 1976.
When Travelling to Wolfe Creek Crater be prepared for unsealed roads. It is advisable that you obtain a road report from the Shire of Halls Creek if you wish to travel between November and April.
However, between the months of May and October the roads are generally in good condition, but it is always recommended to travel in a four-wheel drive vehicle due to the corrugations. Camping at the Crater is permitted, however you need to be totally self sufficient for all your supplies including fuel and spare tyres.

China Wall
Just 6km out of town on the lefthand side of the road stands a white steel gate. It protects the enchanting China Wall, consisting of a sub vertical quartz vein protruding up to 6m from the surrounding surface. The quartz is hard and remains resistant to weathering. Its length is a mystery as the formation is visible from air at several locations on route to the Bungle Bungle. All vehicles can be driven along the turn off track, but remember to close the gate when leaving the area.

Caroline Pool
Only 15km out of town is a refreshing natural waterhole. Caroline Pool was once the main recreational spot for the folk of the pioneering era. During the wet season it is ideal for swimming, however as we move in to the dry it becomes a pleasant picnic spot with a series of small water holes, shady trees and a wide bank which provides the perfect path for bushwalks.

Old Halls Creek
16km from the Great Northern Highway, this is home to the first gold discovery in WA in 1885. Complete with its own scenic Caravan Park and Lodge, old town is mystical. Whether you want to make the most of our barbecue facilities or visit the old mud slab post office, Old Town is and will continue to be a place of rest for locals, visitors and our pioneering heroes.

Mount Bradley Mine & Brockman’s Hut
35km from Halls Creek lies the scattered remnants of the goldrush. Please look for signs and remember that some sections of this area remain closed to the public. Brockman’s Hut-it is believed that the prospectors built this hut for Geologist Brockman in the 19th Century. It was later used as a trading post for Aboriginals and miners living nearby.

Palms Springs
Palm Springs is a natural water hole fed by a spring all year round and fringed by palms. It is situated 50kms along the Duncan Highway from Halls Creek.

Saw Pit Gorge
52km from town is the most easily accessible and secluded spot in Halls Creek. Complete with swimming and fishing pools, the tranquil water is surrounded by towering rock walls and sandy edges which were formed when the Black Elvire River forced its way through a rocky ridge.

Paruku Indigenous Protected Area (IPA)
Paruku IPA lies on the edge of the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts.
The area encompasses the communities of Mulan and Billiluna and the spectacular wetlands of Lake Gregory, Sturt Creek and Lake Stretch. Part of the Canning Stock Route - from Well 51 up to Billiluna - is also within the IPA boundary. Paruku IPA derives its name from the largest lake (“Paruku”) of the Lake Gregory wetlands. The IPA is part of the Tjurabalan Native Title area and is held under two Pastoral Leases – Billiluna and Lake Gregory stations.
The Traditional Owners welcome you to Paruku IPA and invite travellers to take some time to meet the people, have a look at the local arts and crafts and even go hunting for bush tucker (with prior arrangement). Traditional hunting practices are still being followed today as they were many years ago. There is an abundance of bush foods to be found around the area, including fi sh, freshwater mussels, goanna, bush turkey, black headed python, frogs, bush tomatoes, bush yams and a variety of other seasonal foods. Traditional foods make up a considerable proportion of the local diet.
There are three campsites operating at Paruku IPA, each offering its own unique experience for visitors. The sites are accessed via Mulan and/or Billiluna Community. Billiluna is approximately 180km down the Tanami Road from Halls Creek. Mulan is approximately 70 kms from the Balgo turnoff on the Tanami Road, which is approximately 230 kms from Halls Creek.
There are limited facilities at each of the camp sites, so visitors are advised bring their own food, water, cooking equipment, tent, swag and toilet facilities. However, the sites are comfortable, have great views and bough shelters constructed for shade. Interpretive information signs at each site tell visitors about local customs, dreaming stories and historical information.

Nyarna – Lake Stretch
Nyarna is the traditional name for Lake Stretch an outstation of the Mindibungu Aboriginal Community located at Billiluna Station. It is approximately 180km down the Tanami Road from Halls Creek. The turn off to Nyarna – Lake Stretch is situated next to the Canning Stock Route.