The Karijini Experience is all about adventure! It’s about exploring the serpentine tunnels of marbled rock, clambering over boulders and squeezing through narrow tunnels, inching your way along ledges, paddling through subterranean waterways and descending deep into chasms which have been eroded into the landscape over two billion years.
One of the big attractions of Karijini National Park is that its scenery is so accessible -you can literally pull into a car park, walk 50 metres and peer into a 100 metre canyon to see waterfalls and emerald coloured rock pools.
Fortescue Falls, Circular Pool & Fern Pool
These are three highlights of Dales Gorge. Enjoy a swim in the refreshing permanent waters and lay like a lizard on a rock warming itself in the sun. From Fortescue Falls turn right to Fern Pool or left for the three hour return walk to Circular Pool. Fern Pool is about 10 minutes away and is one of the most picturesque settings in the park.
Joffre Gorge Lookout
Peer deep into the gorge at the unusual curved wall which forms a natural amphitheatre. It’s spectacular after rain when a waterfall cascades down its face. A peaceful stroll along the bottom of Kalimina Gorge, allows the visitor the chance to appreciate the amazing rock structure present within the National Park. Amazing reds and blues can be seen within the rock.
Oxer Lookout
Possibly the most stunning lookout in Australia, celebrates the junction of 4 mighty gorges. Red, Weano, Joffre and Hancock gorges. Stand in awe and appreciate the tremendous forces which tore apart the earth.
Weano Gorge
Possibly the best introduction to the walks of Karijini. It has a bit of everything and it’s not too difficult. You have a relatively easy walk down steps to the basin and a short meander between the layered rock walls and paperbark pools to Handrail Pool, which is great for swimming. For the intrepid explorer the adventure continues beyond the pool, though particular care needs to be taken.
Red Gorge and Knox Gorge
Whether you’re above the gorge peering down or deep within it looking up, both these gorges provide a dramatic insight into the forces of nature which have shaped the earth. Within the gorges flow streams of crystal clear water and sand bars, warmed only by the midday sun.
Hancock Gorge
Simply stunning but best appreciated with a local guide. After climbing down a ladder, you wander into the gorge which narrows into a huge chamber and an attractive setting of small rock pools and marbled walls. Caution should be taken when entering Hancock Gorge.
Mt Bruce
This is Western Australia’s second highest mountain. Rising from the spinifex covered plains, it is revered as one of the state’s most scenic walks offering stunning, panoramic views all the way to its 1165 metre summit.
Of course this is just a taste of what Karijini National Park has to offer. Whether it’s a light walk or a vigorous outing you’re seeking, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed in this adventure - an adventure more than two billion years in the making.
KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE
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Central Avenue, Tom Price WA 6751
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KARRATHA VISITOR CENTRE
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Western Australia 6714
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