Of all the gorges on offer in Karijini National Park, Weano Gorge, home of the spectacular Handrail Pool, has to be the most spectacular of them all. There is something otherworldly about this area, with trails leading you down through a geological timeline. Two billion years of history all in a day’s adventure. Like something…
Scarring the plains of the Pilbara in Karijini National Park, remote Western Australia, is Joffre Gorge. A visit to this gorge will reveal some unexpected delights: At one end of Joffre Gorge, a waterfall tumbles down a big drop, which is a natural amphitheatre carved from iron-rich rock. The waterfall fills a natural pool and…
Close your eyes and imagine floating on your back – overhead an impossibly blue sky in a frame of lush green. You can hear the running waterfall water and below is cooling, turquoise water. This place has been sacred to Aboriginal people for thousands of years and it is no wonder why. Does this sound…
Ever been on a “journey to the centre of the earth”? Not for the faint-hearted, this one is for the adventurous! Handrail Pool is nestled within Weano Gorge at Karijini National Park. To reach this dramatic destination involves a challenging 1.5km return hike which takes around 2 hours. However, for this unforgettable place, we recommend…
We recognise and acknowledge Banyjima, Innawonga and Kurrama people as the traditional owners of Karijini National Park. Hamersley Gorge is well worth the extra drive out, being home to one of the most famous pools in Karijini National Park. Located in the far corner of Karijini, it’s around an hour’s drive away from the other…
Nothing frees the spirit as much as getting off the beaten track into Western Australia’s iconic gorges. Escaping civilisation as we know it – hiking, swimming and scrambling into the rugged masterpiece of colour, contrast and awe-inspiring beauty that is found in Karijini National Park. Karijini, situated in the Hamersley Range of the Pilbara region…
Exmouth in Australia’s North West, is probably most famous for the Ningaloo Reef. Where turtles, manta rays and bright corals are just off the beach. But little do people know, there is a whole lot more to this town and it’s unique natural surroundings and history will really grab your attention. Turquoise, crystal clear waters…
Exmouth is one of Western Australia’s best attractions, hidden away on the west coast of the country, boasting breath taking landscapes and natural wonders. You are guaranteed to find fun and relaxation in Exmouth on the Coral Coast of Western Australia, just up the road from Perth! We have created a list of the top…