Karijini National Park

Karijini National Park in Australia’s North West is all about adventure.

It’s about exploring ancient rocky tunnels and plunging gorges, paddling through crystal-clear waterways and swimming under stunning waterfalls. And the best bit? Its most amazing scenery is all within easy reach.

As you stand amongst the ancient geological formations of Karijini National Park, you feel awestruck at the red layered cliffs that line the spectacular gorges eroded by nature over billions of years. The Pilbara’s gum trees, termite mounds and expansive plains give way to picturesque gorges, refreshing waterfalls and the emerald waterholes of Karijini National Park. A soothing oasis of trees and ferns provide shady refuge as you explore the wonders of this Western Australian national park.

How to get to Karijini National Park

Situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, travellers can access the park from Karratha, Tom Price or Newman via sealed and unsealed roads. Qantas provides daily flights to the town of Paraburdoo, just 100 kilometres from Karijini National Park.

The ideal time to visit Karijini National Park is during Australia’s late autumn, winter and early spring. The days are warm but the nights are cold. The water in the gorge pools can be very cold between April and September.

Traditionally the home of the Banyjima, Kurrama and Innawonga people, the word Karijini is the Banyjima name for Hamersley Range.

Explore Karijini

Whether you prefer a vigorous hike or light amble, Karijini National Park has a number of trails to suit your style.
‘Spiderwalk’ across Hancock Gorge or take a gentle stroll to admire Fern Pool or Fortescue Falls.
Gaze into mighty gorges or hike Mount Bruce for spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

For adventurous travellers, join a canyoning or walking tour of the park with specialist guides, to experience areas of the park few people get to see.

Dales Gorge

At Dales Gorge you can experience three major highlights of Karijini National Park and Australia’s Pilbara region.

Weano Gorge

A short walk into Weano Gorge brings you to Handrail Pool, which is great for swimming and provides the best introduction to Karijini National Park and Australia’s most ancient landscapes.

Knox Gorge

The Knox Lookout has spectacular views across Knox Gorge towards its intersection with Wittenoom Gorge.

Hancock Gorge

Hancock Gorge is simply stunning, and best experienced with a Karijini tour guide.

Joffre Gorge

Joffre Gorge is a stunning natural amphitheatre with a spectacular curved seasonal waterfall.

Oxer and Junction Pool Lookouts

Located at the junction of four mighty gorges, Oxer Lookout offers one of the most stunning panoramas in Western Australia.

Kalamina Gorge

Located part-way between the Weano Gorge and the Karijini Visitor Centre, Kalamina Gorge is the shallowest of the gorges in the park, and offers a good introduction to the gorges system.

Hamersley Gorge

Located in the north west corner of Karijini National Park, Hamersley Gorge is the most remote of the gorges.

Mount Bruce

Mt Bruce, or Punurrunha, is the Western Australia’s second highest mountain, boasting one of the country’s most scenic walks.

Tours

Karijini National Park features on the itineraries of many 4WD tour companies. It's also possible to take a 1-3 day 4WD group tour from Tom Price or to see the gorges from a helicopter. Short on time? Consider flying into Paraburdoo for a dedicated 3 day Karijini National Park tour.

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Karijini Accommodation

Within Karijini National Park, camping options are available at the national park campsite and at Karijini Eco Retreat, or you could stay at the Eco Retreat's en suite or dorm style Eco Tents or cabins. You could also consider staying at Tom Price and making day trips to the national park.

Tom Price Tourist Park

Tom Price Tourist Park is an idyllic place to camp or stay in fully equipped air conditioned cabins. Nestled at the bottom of Mt Nameless, the grassed and shady park with bitumised roads offers a host

Dales Gorge Campground

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions – Parks and Wildlife operate Dales Gorge campsite within Karijini National Park.

Karijini Eco Retreat

An environmentally friendly retreat and campground nestled at Joffre Gorge - in the heart of the world class Karijini National Park. The award winning Karijini Eco Retreat is the first and only to

Park Passes and Fuel

Entry fees are payable to enter Karijini National Park in addition to any camping fees. No fuel is available within the national park itself.

Walking Trail Safety

Trails in Karijini National Park are graded to the Australia Walking Track Grading System. Walk trails in Karijini National Park are Grades 2 - 5.

About Karijini National Park

Karijini Visitor Centre

The visitor centre is a fascinating part of any visit to Karijini National Park.

Karijini Geology and Social History

The deep gorges and high peaks of Karijini National Park are truly an ancient landscape. The Park has many outcrops of some of the oldest rock formations exposed on the Australian continent.

Karijini Flora and Fauna

Karijini National Park encompasses an area of immense biological diversity, including vegetation ranging from grasslands to closed forests.

Continue Your Journey

Karratha

There are a couple of options to consider when travelling from Karijini National Park to Karratha. The Rio Tinto Rail Access Road from Tom Price travels through the Millstream-Chichester National Park and onto Dampier. Alternatively, you can take the Great Northern Highway, then turn left onto the North West Coastal Highway.