Map of karijini national park and travel information about karijini national park brought to you by lonely planet. Fly through the gorges of karijini national park, australia duration. Karijini national park is a national park in the hamersley ranges of the pilbara region of western australia. Descend into ancient cavernous gorges, scale some of the oldest rocks on the planet, paddle in crystalclear waterways and cool off with a swim. Narrow slits in the landscape give way to some of australias most beautiful and unique gorges. Karijini national park attraction tour western australia.
A dry, red and dusty national park in the north west of australia. The inland area you are considering is genuine country farmland, not your typical tourist destination no palm trees or beaches. Its one of western australias most popular attractions and for good reason. Getting to karijini roads and access kimberley australia. Karijini is located in western australia, one of the most remote places on earth. Map information courtesy of the department of parks and wildlife. Karijini national park is an australian national park centred in the hamersley ranges of the pilbara region in the northwestern section of western australia. Karijini national park is a little like western australias own grand canyon, except without the crowds.
This is a must have map for the 4 wheel driver who wants to find the most out of the way t. Formerly known as hamersley range national park, the park was officially renamed in 1991. Postcode for karijini, western australia postcodes australia. Explore karijini national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Pilbara western australia, karijini national park duration. Sep 02, 2015 karijini national park is on the hit list of many australian tourists for the simple reason of being absolutely breathtaking. Travel north through the scenic remote outback landscape to the modern mining town of newman then head west onto karijini national park and the karijini eco retreat. Oxer lookout, karijini national park, wa tourism western australia.
Good description and great advice regarding road trains as a local its easy to forget how different this experience is for people who dont understand just how far apart places in outback western australia really is. From peaceful swimming holes in western australias karijini national park down to the firered rocks lining tasmanias bay of fires there are so many stunning places to discover in australia. The reliefs of this region are more than 2,500 million years old. Please click the link and see those notes to get a better idea of what. Hi there, we travel to wa next janfeb for 4wks,perth to broome via campervan,we hope to visit karijini national park, has anyone been there this time of year,or know what the weather is normaly like around there,are the roads ok to drive on near. Karijini national park western australia backpackers guide. Covering 627,422 hectares just north of the tropic of capricorn in the hamersley range, karijini national park is western australia s second largest national park. Karijini national park western australia posted on august 4, 2016 by dimcfarlane369 20716 wed heard that getting a campsite at dales campground in the popular karijini national park was not going to be easy. It will not dissapoint even the most seasoned traveller and is well worth the long drive from perth to get there you also have the option of flying into paraburdo from perth flying qantas. The karijini national park map by geoscience is a detailed 1. Karijini national park visitor guide 2017 parks wa. Its best accessed by joining a four wheel drive tour. Caravan, bus, and generator sites are available at dales camping area and karijini eco retreat.
Its about exploring ancient rocky tunnels and plunging gorges. The hamersley ranges stretch for more than 400km through the pilbara, forming wild and magnificent panoramas. Karijini explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. Guide complet du karijini national park wa australie. The onsite open air restaurant serves hearty meals with a traditional outback flavour. Travel and visitor information tours, accommodation, itineraries and attractions. Descend into ancient cavernous gorges, scale some of the oldest rocks on the planet, paddle in crystalclear waterways and cool off. Karijini national park is a national park centred in the hamersley ranges of the pilbara region in the northwestern section of the australian state of western.
Karijini national park tom price dampier archipelago oxer and junction pool lookouts dales gorge fortescue falls carpark snappygum rubbish trailer camping wattle camping spinifex camping bloodwood group site w e a n r o a d 1 4 k m entry station fortescue locality map a d r o railway water f f r e j o o r g e g hcn b ar galah loop tour. Topographic details are shown on one side and on the reverse is a satellite image on which major trails and facilities are highlighted. New karijini national park map geoscience australia. Sheer walls of rock are layered in colours from red to green and blue to pink in the changing sunlight. To find the map for the driving distance from perth to karijini national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Discover the untamed beauty of western australias pilbara. Hamersley gorge in karijini national park, western australia is home to this incredible natural spa pool, where you can take an unforgettable dip surrounded by rock formations almost as old as the earth itself. Maps of directions of karijini wa, for locals and travellers. The trail brings you to a few outlooks as well which are nice. A wellstocked bar and a permanent licensed kariuini alfresco restaurant offers quality australian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner and packed picnic lunches can be purchased for your day of adventure. Your travel guide for karijini national park tours, accommodation, itineraries and attractions. Covering 627,422 hectares just north of the tropic of capricorn in the hamersley range, karijini is western australias second largest park.
If you want to see really fantastic nature and want the real outback experience, this is the place to go. Karijini national park 2020 all you need to know before. Karijini national park travel western australia, australia. Karijini national park is located about two hours drive from the town of newman. Karijini map geoscience, buy map of karijini mapworld. Camping in western australias natural areas is a special experience. To find the map for the driving distance from karratha to karijini national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Spectacular gorges have been carved by the waters of the fortescue and other rivers. This is western australia s second largest national park, encompassing some 627,442 hectares. Weano recreation area, karijini national park, western australia. Karijini is a magnificent place, it is beautiful, captivating awe inspiring and majestic. Karijini national park covers an area of 627 444 ha in the hamersley range in the pilbara region of western australia map 1.
Karijini tourism guide destination information and karijini travel deals. Karijini national park department of parks and wildlife. Karijini national park, western australia journeyscope. Set in the heart of western australias pilbara region, karijini national park is the states second largest national park and will take you on a journey through two billion years of the earths natural history. I fully agree with yf about take lots of water with you whenever you decide to drive long distances. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Karijini was a remarkable place and served as a great first half to our western australia adventure. One of australias favourite national parks, karijini national park in australias north west is all about adventure. Published on mar 23, 2015 information about the walk trails at weano reacreation area in karijini national park. This place is suited to older children and teenagers who can swim and withstand the humidity and multitude of insects. This is western australias second largest national park, encompassing some 627,441ha.
The park is located just north of the tropic of capricorn, approximately 1,055 kilometres 656 mi from the states capital city, perth. The stunning gorges of karijini national park in western australia. Meekatharra karijini eco retreat 596km, 8 hours this morning perhaps take the meekatharra rangelands discovery walk trail before you set off for karijini national park. Karijini national park in western australia is one of the largest national parks and arguably one of the most spectacular in the state. Karijini national park is on the hit list of many australian tourists for the simple reason of being absolutely breathtaking. There are a number of tour operators taking visitors from perth to karijini and the surrounding region. By highlighting the areas exposed to greater risk, the maps are.
Karijini national park offers spectacular rugged scenery, ancient geological formations, a variety of aridland ecosystems and a range of recreational experiences. Karijini national park 2020 all you need to know before you. Karijini tourism guide discover australia holidays. The only tour that takes you far beyond the the tracks and deep into the park enjoy incredible gorges that nonwalkers will never see a wonderful variety of landscapes. At 1,234 metres high, it is western australias second tallest peak. Stay at the town of tom price and drive to hamersley gorge. This trek follows the same basic itinerary as our april trek. May 10, 2016 pilbara western australia, karijini national park duration. Ranging from short to long stays, they cover a variety of destinations and experiences ensuring theres something for everyone. Check out some day trip and road trip itineraries to help inspire and plan your holiday in western australia. Hundreds of miles inland, miles from the nearest towns and even further from any cities, this remote region is the second largest national park in western australia. This is western australia s second largest national park, encompassing some 627,441ha. Two billion years in the making, karijini national park is one of western australias most spectacular natural attractions offering amazing hiking trails through ancient gorges. A national park in the heart of the pilbara in the states north, karijini is an ancient landscape of gorges, waterfalls, cultural heritage and beauty within an otherwise inhospitable, arid landscape.
Nature lovers flock to this red slice of the hamersley range and its deep, dark chasms the traditional lands of the banyjima, kurrama and innawonga peoples, home to abundant wildlife and over 800 different plant species. Outside of the main area of the park lies hamerserly gorge, a 55km drive from the western entrance of the park. The states average population density is just under 1 person per square kilometre. Pdf maps high quality cartographic maps, including legends and scales.
Karijini national park an adventure 2 billion years in the making. Photos dec, tourism western australia and samille mitchell. Explore tunnels of marbled rock, clamber over boulders. Hello to all i would like some suggestions how much time to devote to karijini national park, we would like to go trekking i would also like to know if.
Karijini is located in the hamersley range and is the second largest park in western australia with an area of 6274 km the park is located in northwestern australia, more than km from the capital, perth. Best walking trails in karijini national park alltrails. Karijini national park is an absolutely amazing part of the western australian wilderness and one of the most beautiful nature preserves in all of australia. Karijini national park is one of the largest and most photogenic national parks in australia. The park is located in northwestern australia, more than km from the capital, perth. Located at the junction of four mighty gorges, oxer lookout offers one of the most stunning panoramas in western australia. Just one of the many incredible gorges in karijini np. Karijini national park, karijini, australia hamersley gorge. Located partway 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. We did the loop which took us from dales campground to circular pool, then walked in the gorge to fortescue falls and fern pool, then up the staircase and along the rim back to the campground and that was nice and more scenic then just the rim trail. Karijini national park is a little like western australia s own grand canyon, except without the crowds.
Located on the mountain are a number of walks of varying difficulties. Karijini national park pilbara, western australia home. Karijini national park, karijini, australia hamersley. A visit to karijini national park is a must when holidaying. With massive gorges, crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls, karijini national park is a must for anyone with a thirst for adventure. Discover the heart of western australia s karijini national park, and journey through two billion years of natural history. Banjima drive, karijini national park, western australia 6751 australia. Circular pool track western australia, australia alltrails.
The park is located just north of the tropic of capricorn. Originally known as hamersley range np, karijini national park is was 2nd largest park. Covering 627,422 hectares just north of the tropic of capricorn in the hamersley range, karijini national park is western australias second largest national park. Hello to all i would like some suggestions how much time to devote to karijini national park, we would like to go trekking i would also like to know if i need a 4wd or awd or even a campervan thank you. Massive mountains and escarpments rise out of the flat valleys. Part 2 is coming to the blog soon, where well share one of our most memorable experiences ever.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Mount bruce is located in the karijini national park and allows great opportunities to view the surrounding hamersley range and marandoo mining operations. Weano recreation area, karijini national park, western. Karijini is western australias second largest national park, sitting 1,400km north of perth, 275km south of port headland and 100km north east of tom price, in western australias northwest pilbara region. In karijini np, western australia, youll find the most amazing gorges and canyons. Jan 24, 2011 karijini national park in western australia is one of the largest national parks and arguably one of the most spectacular in the state. Karijini national park is western australias second largest national park, encompassing about 627.
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