Karijini National Park
Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Ranges is [Western Australia](/au/places/wa/western-australia)'s second-largest national park,…
National Park in Western Australia
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About Karijini National Park
Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Ranges is [Western Australia](/au/places/wa/western-australia)'s second-largest national park, renowned for some of the world's most spectacular gorges carved through 2,500-million-year-old banded ironstone. The park's network of narrow slot canyons, cascading waterfalls, and ice-cold plunge pools — including Dales Gorge, [Weano Gorge](/au/trails/wa/weano-gorge), Hancock Gorge, and Knox Gorge — offer thrilling adventure hiking and swimming experiences. The ancient rock formations display vivid layers of red, ochre, and rust.
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Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Ranges is [Western Australia](/au/places/wa/western-australia)'s second-largest national park, renowned for some of the world's most spectacular gorges carved through 2,500-million-year-old banded ironstone. The park's network of narrow slot canyons, cascading waterfalls, and ice-cold plunge pools — including Dales Gorge, [Weano Gorge](/au/trails/wa/weano-gorge), Hancock Gorge, and Knox Gorge — offer thrilling adventure hiking and swimming experiences. The ancient rock formations display vivid layers of red, ochre, and rust.
Warnings
Getting There
1,055 km north of Perth via Great Northern Highway to Tom Price/Karijini turn-off. Sealed road to main sites.
Nearest airport
Visitor Tips
- •Oxers Lookout is 5 minutes walk from Weano carpark — do not miss it
- •Dales Gorge is fully accessible and suitable for all visitors — do Fern Pool walk
- •Gecko's Rest at Weano day-use area — start all Weano/Hancock gorge walks here
- •Book campsites months ahead for July–August peak season
- •Bring wetsuit for gorge swimming — water is cold year-round
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Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- National
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- 3–7 days
- Best Time
- April to October (avoid summer heat above 45°C)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours. Some gorges require 4WD access.
Location
- Area
- Karijini
- Region
- Pilbara
- State
- Western Australia
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Activities
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