Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Millstream Chichester National Park is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and covers approximately 62,000 hectares of desert landscape featuring permanent waterholes fed by underground springs. The park combines two former reserves—Millstream and Chichester Range—to protect natural, cultural, and geological features unique to this part of Australia. The park is centered around the lush Millstream wetlands, which support a variety of native flora and fauna including river red gums, pandanus palms, and wildlife such as freshwater crocodiles, turtles, and various bird species. The adjacent Chichester Range offers impressive rugged sandstone escarpments, gorges, and contrasting environments that highlight the region’s natural diversity. This area has important cultural significance to the local Yinjibarndi Aboriginal people, who have inhabited the region for thousands of years, leaving rock art and cultural sites throughout the park. Visitors can explore a range of hiking trails, enjoy swimming in permanent pools like Junction Pool, and participate in birdwatching, camping, and fishing. Notable landmarks include Fortescue Falls, Turee Creek Gorge, and the lush palm-lined riverbeds of Millstream Creek. The park's combination of unique desert ecosystems and permanent water sources makes it a compelling destination for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.