New karijini national park map geoscience australia. Outside of the main area of the park lies hamerserly gorge, a 55km drive from the western entrance of the park. 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. The park is located in northwestern australia, more than km from the capital, perth. Karijini explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. The park is located just north of the tropic of capricorn.
Karijini national park, western australia journeyscope. Topographic details are shown on one side and on the reverse is a satellite image on which major trails and facilities are highlighted. This is western australias second largest national park, encompassing some 627,441ha. With massive gorges, crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls, karijini national park is a must for anyone with a thirst for adventure. Mount bruce is located in the karijini national park and allows great opportunities to view the surrounding hamersley range and marandoo mining operations. The reliefs of this region are more than 2,500 million years old. The onsite open air restaurant serves hearty meals with a traditional outback flavour. This place is suited to older children and teenagers who can swim and withstand the humidity and multitude of insects. Sep 02, 2015 karijini national park is on the hit list of many australian tourists for the simple reason of being absolutely breathtaking. 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. Massive mountains and escarpments rise out of the flat valleys. If you want to see really fantastic nature and want the real outback experience, this is the place to go. Narrow slits in the landscape give way to some of australias most beautiful and unique gorges.
Pilbara western australia, karijini national park duration. Karijini tourism guide discover australia holidays. 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. May 10, 2016 pilbara western australia, karijini national park duration. Map of karijini national park and travel information about karijini national park brought to you by lonely planet. 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 is located about two hours drive from the town of newman. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Caravan, bus, and generator sites are available at dales camping area and karijini eco retreat. Pdf maps high quality cartographic maps, including legends and scales. 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. 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. Karijini is a magnificent place, it is beautiful, captivating awe inspiring and majestic.
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. Oxer lookout, karijini national park, wa tourism western australia. It is basically separated into two areas, north and south of karijini drive the road connecting tom price to. This trek follows the same basic itinerary as our april trek. The stunning gorges of karijini national park in western australia. Postcode for karijini, western australia postcodes australia. 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.
Karijini national park visitor guide 2017 parks wa. 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 covers an area of 627 444 ha in the hamersley range in the pilbara region of western australia map 1. Karijini national park attraction tour western australia.
Karijini is located in western australia, one of the most remote places on earth. 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. This is western australia s second largest national park, encompassing some 627,441ha. Map information courtesy of the department of parks and wildlife. A dry, red and dusty national park in the north west of australia. Its one of western australias most popular attractions and for good reason. Karijini national park in western australia is one of the largest national parks and arguably one of the most spectacular in the state. 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. Travel and visitor information tours, accommodation, itineraries and attractions. Getting to karijini roads and access kimberley australia. Its about exploring ancient rocky tunnels and plunging gorges. Stay at the town of tom price and drive to hamersley gorge.
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. 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. Covering 627,422 hectares just north of the tropic of capricorn in the hamersley range, karijini is western australias second largest park. By highlighting the areas exposed to greater risk, the maps are. Karijini national park 2020 all you need to know before. Located on the mountain are a number of walks of varying difficulties.
At 1,234 metres high, it is western australias second tallest peak. Karijini national park is a little like western australias own grand canyon, except without the crowds. 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 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 department of parks and wildlife. Karijini national park is a national park in the hamersley ranges of the pilbara region of western australia. 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. Weano recreation area, karijini national park, western australia. Discover the untamed beauty of western australias pilbara. Descend into ancient cavernous gorges, scale some of the oldest rocks on the planet, paddle in crystalclear waterways and cool off with a swim. 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.
Your travel guide for karijini national park tours, accommodation, itineraries and attractions. The karijini national park map by geoscience is a detailed 1. 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. Check out some day trip and road trip itineraries to help inspire and plan your holiday in western australia. The hamersley ranges stretch for more than 400km through the pilbara, forming wild and magnificent panoramas. Karijini national park pilbara, western australia home. Karijini national park is one of the largest and most photogenic national parks in australia. Maps of directions of karijini wa, for locals and travellers.
Karijini map geoscience, buy map of karijini mapworld. Karijini national park is an australian national park centred in the hamersley ranges of the pilbara region in the northwestern section of western australia. Part 2 is coming to the blog soon, where well share one of our most memorable experiences ever. The eastern entrance leads to dales gorge and the western banjima drive entrance leads to hancock gorge, weano gorge and the karijini eco retreat. This is a must have map for the 4 wheel driver who wants to find the most out of the way t. 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. Sheer walls of rock are layered in colours from red to green and blue to pink in the changing sunlight. Spectacular gorges have been carved by the waters of the fortescue and other rivers. Camping in western australias natural areas is a special experience. Its best accessed by joining a four wheel drive tour. Photos dec, tourism western australia and samille mitchell.
I fully agree with yf about take lots of water with you whenever you decide to drive long distances. The states average population density is just under 1 person per square kilometre. Karijini national park is western australias second largest national park, encompassing about 627. Explore tunnels of marbled rock, clamber over boulders. Fly through the gorges of karijini national park, australia duration. Ranging from short to long stays, they cover a variety of destinations and experiences ensuring theres something for everyone. 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. 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. 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. Explore karijini national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Originally known as hamersley range np, karijini national park is was 2nd largest park. Karijini national park travel western australia, australia. Weano recreation area, karijini national park, western. One of australias favourite national parks, karijini national park in australias north west is all about adventure. Formerly known as hamersley range national park, the park was officially renamed in 1991. Karijini national park offers spectacular rugged scenery, ancient geological formations, a variety of aridland ecosystems and a range of recreational experiences. Guide complet du karijini national park wa australie. 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. Karijini national park, karijini, australia hamersley gorge.
Karijini national park is on the hit list of many australian tourists for the simple reason of being absolutely breathtaking. Karijini national park an adventure 2 billion years in the making. Located at the junction of four mighty gorges, oxer lookout offers one of the most stunning panoramas in western australia. Karijini national park western australia backpackers guide. The inland area you are considering is genuine country farmland, not your typical tourist destination no palm trees or beaches. 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. A visit to karijini national park is a must when holidaying. Descend into ancient cavernous gorges, scale some of the oldest rocks on the planet, paddle in crystalclear waterways and cool off. Karijini national park, karijini, australia hamersley. Discover the heart of western australia s karijini national park, and journey through two billion years of natural history. 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. Banjima drive, karijini national park, western australia 6751 australia.
Karijini national park is a little like western australia s own grand canyon, except without the crowds. Published on mar 23, 2015 information about the walk trails at weano reacreation area in karijini national park. Circular pool track western australia, australia alltrails. 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 2020 all you need to know before you. The park is located just north of the tropic of capricorn, approximately 1,055 kilometres 656 mi from the states capital city, perth. 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. 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.
In karijini np, western australia, youll find the most amazing gorges and canyons. This is western australia s second largest national park, encompassing some 627,442 hectares. There are a number of tour operators taking visitors from perth to karijini and the surrounding region. Karijini was a remarkable place and served as a great first half to our western australia adventure.
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