Reserve name

Origin and meaning

Kurriji Pa Yajula

A Pukarrikarra (Dreaming) site for Karajarri people. Contains two jila (permanent water sources), namely Kurriji and Yajula.

Walyarta

Nyangumarta name for the salt and freshwater marshlands that stretch from the desert to the coast. The term is used by both Nyangumarta and Karajarri people.

Jinmarnkurr  (jin-marn-goor)

Karajarri-place-name for the area known as Cape Missiessy, the northern point of Eighty Mile Beach. Karajarri people had a fish trap (kunjunku) at Jinmarnkurr and often caught pirala (whiskered salmon).

Jinmarnkurr Kulja

South Jinmarnkurr

These areas are managed through a Joint Management Body (JMB), which includes personnel from both the KTLA and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The JMBs will make management decisions, provide input into how management strategies are implemented, and monitor the implementation of the plan. The Karajarri Rangers are the operational team for all on-ground works within the parks and reserves.

The Karajarri Traditional Lands Association jointly manages the following parks and reserves in partnership with the State Government of Western Australia:

Jointly Managed Parks & Reserves

Reserve name

Origin and meaning

Kurriji Pa Yajula

A Pukarrikarra (Dreaming) site for Karajarri people. Contains two jila (permanent water sources), namely Kurriji and Yajula.

Walyarta

Nyangumarta name for the salt and freshwater marshlands that stretch from the desert to the coast. The term is used by both Nyangumarta and Karajarri people.

Jinmarnkurr  (jin-marn-goor)

Karajarri-place-name for the area known as Cape Missiessy, the northern point of Eighty Mile Beach. Karajarri people had a fish trap (kunjunku) at Jinmarnkurr and often caught pirala (whiskered salmon).

Jinmarnkurr Kulja

South Jinmarnkurr