Karijini Eco Retreat

Karijini National Park is an iconic, unspoiled nature-based destination offering an unique and diverse landscape and an unforgettable West Australian outback experience. Karijini is famous for it's dramatic creeks, spectacular gorges and towering sheer sided chasms up to 100 metres deep.

Guests can explore the majestic Karijini on their own at their own pace - as all the gorges are clearly sign posted and the walking trails well marked. The walks are truly the best way to appreciate the spectacular surrounds of Karijini National Park and you can immerse yourself in its absolute beauty, grandeur, cultural and historical significance.

Highlights of Karijini National Park

Circular Pool
It is a loose, steep descent, then an easy ramble to the hidden gardens of Circular Pool (800m return). This is an arduous walk so you must allow at least 2 hours return.

Dales Gorge
A 4 kilometre return trail runs along the bottom of the gorge. Allow 3 hours for the return walk.

Gorge Rim Walk and Circular Pool Lookout
A 1.2 kilometre return trail runs along the rim of Dales Gorge.

Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool
Walk down through the changing vegetation of the iron-rich gorge walls to the park's only permanent waterfall (800 metres, 2 hour return walk).

Hancock Gorge
Journey to the 'centre of the Earth' down this steep, narrow gorge. Feel the highly polished rock on the way down to Kermit's Pool (1.5 kilometres, 3 hour return walk).

Joffre Gorge
A short track runs from the carpark to the lookout overlooking the falls, which are usually dry, and the plunge pool at their base (100 metres, 10 minutes return). Follow the marked route into the bottom of the gorge to the first pool downstream of the waterfall (3 kilometres, 3 hour return walk).

Kalamina Gorge
There is a 30 minute return walk into the gorge's lush, shaded pool. Alternatively, walk within the gorge along a stream and small ponds (3 hours return).

Mt Bruce (Bunurrunha)
Spectacular views from the top of the second tallest peak in WA, called Bunurrunha by the Aboriginal people. There are three walks of varying lengths and difficulty:


Marandoo View is 500 metres and takes 30 minutes return.
Honey Hakea Track is 4.6 kilometres - allow 3 hours return.
The walk to Mt Bruce Summit is 9 kilometres - allow 5 hours for the return trip. This walk is recommended only for fit and experienced walkers.


Red Gorge
Access into this gorge is via Knox, Joffre or Hancock Gorges. Rangers must be notified before entering it.

Weano Gorge
A walking trail takes you down the steep descent into Weano Gorge and through the bottom of the gorge to Handrail Pool (300m return). Please tell the ranger if you intend to walk past this point.