Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

Karijini National Park is the jewel in the heart of the Pilbara and an adventure 2 billion years in the making. Breathtaking gorges have carved their way through the rugged Hamersley Ranges, with crystal clear waterways and stunning waterfalls beckoning travellers to explore WA’s second-biggest national park. Trails and bushwalks range from gentle gradient Class 2 walks such as Joffe Lookout, to the challenging Class 5 trails such as Hancock Gorge. Swimming or relaxing by pools is popular and offers a well- earned reward at the end of the day. • Traditionally the home of the Banyjima, Kurrama and Innawonga people, the word Karijini is the Banyjima name for the Hamersley Range. Spend some time at the Karijini Visitor Centre to discover the natural and cultural history of the park. • From 4-7 April experience the colour and spectacle of the Karijini Experience, a multi-arts event celebrating local Aboriginal culture. • Facilities cater for day-use visitors, but to truly experience the magnitude and splendour of Karijini camping or a stay at the eco retreat is a must. EXPLORE KARIJINI • Mount Bruce is the second-tallest peak in WA. Take the 500m return walk to Marandoo View, the 4.6km return along the Honey Hakea Track, or use the early morning hours to trek the 9km return Mount Bruce Summit. • There are seven gorges to explore from Dales Gorge, with the waterfalls of Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool to the east, to Hamersley Gorge in the west with its Spa Pool. • Park entry fees apply via a day pass, multi-day options, or annual pass. • The eastern park entry all the way to Dales Recreation Area and western park entry to Joffre Gorge is suitable for 2WD. All other roads in the park are unsealed and 4WD recommended (internal road east-west 4WD only). • Day tours operate from Tom Price. Multi-day tours fully catered are also another option. For more information contact the Tom Price Visitor Centre. • Camping in the Park is at Dales Campground (and overflow during peak season). Online bookings are essential via parks. dpaw.wa.gov.au/park-stay. Camping, eco tents and cabins are also available at the Karijini Eco Retreat. Accommodation outside the Park includes Tom Price and Auski (Munjina) Roadhouse. • Many of the roads within the Park are unsealed, dirt roads. They can become rough and corrugated with heavy use so be prepared to go slow and allow extra time to get to your destination. DIVE INTO THE HEART KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK 62 | www.australiasnorthwest.com