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Kimberley national park closures due to flood damage leave tourism operators high and dry

The Lennard River snakes through Bandilngan Gorge, which is an important place for Bunuba traditional owners. (Supplied: Ashan Crystal)

Two of the most popular national parks in northern Western Australia will not reopen this year, dealing another blow to tourism operators in the Kimberley.

Bandilngan Windjana Gorge National Park, 140 kilometres north-east of Derby, was extensively damaged by a record-breaking Lennard River flood in January.

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