Demboong Banan Lookout

Starting from the car park at the end of Hidden Valley Road, Kununurra, this walk takes you to Demboong Banan Lookout and back in Mirima National Park. Go for a stroll and enjoy the views of Kununurra after you climb through eroded sandstone ranges. It is also possible to see families of vibrant coloured fairy-wrens jumping in and out of acacia trees along with rock pigeons. The trail is named after local Indigenous Miriuwung people; Demboong means gap, and Banan means trail. Even though the walk is short, it is steep and uneven, with rock surfaces that require caution through the climb. Let us begin by acknowledging the Miriuwung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-15.7637086,128.7518705)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Victoria Highway, 1, Kununurra. Turn on to Weaber Plain Road then drive for 440 m Turn right onto Barringtonia Avenue and drive for another 275 m Turn left onto Hidden Valley Road and drive for another 1.6 km Turn left onto Hidden Valley Road and drive for another 45 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Hidden Valley Road, head back along the road and pass by the sheltered signposts (to your right). After about 40 metres, turn right and pass through the bollard and head towards the slanted "Walking in Mirima" sign along the dirt path as you move perpendicularly away from the road. Pass by the said sign (to your left) and head along the dirt/sand track. Stay on the said track as it veers left in the distance to continue along Demboong Banan Lookout Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Hidden Valley Road. There is a car park (about 8 m back from the start). Find the shelter at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the BBQ at the start.
	After another 35 m turn right, to head along Hidden Valley Road.
	After another 40 m turn right. After another 10 m continue straight. After another 230 m come to "Demboong Banan Lookout".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 330 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Demboong Banan Lookout

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	660 m
Time	10 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 8 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 8 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	8 m	[shelter]
Toilet	8 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kununurra Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 23 January
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly in the late evening.
  
  Friday 24 January
  
  25°C → 38°C
  Possible shower or storm.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 34 to 42.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:40am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 25 January
  
  25°C → 39°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the northwest, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending west to northwesterly in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 35 to 43.
  
  Sunday 26 January
  
  25°C → 39°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the north, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to high 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 35 to 43.
  
  Monday 27 January
  
  26°C → 38°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the day then becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to 22 to 27 with daytime temperatures reaching 35 to 42.
  
  Tuesday 28 January
  
  25°C → 37°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Showers. Possible storm.
  
  Wednesday 29 January
  
  25°C → 36°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  
  Thursday 30 January
  
  25°C → 39°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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