Explore Karijini

Located within Dales Gorge, on the eastern side of Karijini National Park,  Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool are easily accessible via a handrail staircase and clear paths.

Walk down through the changing vegetation of the iron-rich gorge walls to the park’s only permanent waterfall. Just a short distance from Fortescue Falls, you can swim in the refreshing, spring fed Fern Pool.

From Fortescue Falls turn right to Fern Pool or left for the three hour return walk to Circular Pool. Fern Pool is about 10 minutes away and is one of the most picturesque settings in the park.

Swirls of rock sweep down through the gorge and waterfalls rush into tranquil pools.

There have been improvements to the site including sealed road access to the lower car park, a new constructed lookout, toilet and various infrastructure items.

From the car park, it's a straightforward stroll across to the top of the ladder into Hancock Gorge. If you don't want to descent the ladder, turn back now. 

If you do go down the ladder, proceed carefully past the smooth black rocks and you will be rewarded by arriving at the lovely Kermit's Pool.

Hancock Gorge walk trail:
135 metres, 10 minutes return
Walk to the top of ladder that descends into Hancock Gorge

Hancock Gorge - Kermit's Pool
200 metres, 45 minutes return
 

<div> On the western side of the park is Joffre Gorge, a spectacular curved waterfall forming a natural amphitheatre. Especially impressive after rain, water cascades down the step-like cliff face to a dark pool and then, as the gorge narrows, the rushing, white waters tumble over smooth black rock. </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Joffre Falls walk trail</strong></div> <div> Follow the marked route into the bottom of the gorge to the first pool downstream of the waterfall.</div> <div> Distance: 1.5 kilometres</div> <div> Time: 2 hours return</div> <div>  </div>

Karijini National Park

The spectacular sights in Karijini National Park are all the more breathtaking while you’re dangling alongside a waterfall. The Journey to the Centre of the Earth tour is the cream of the crop: abseil down the 40m high Weano Falls, then take the plunge to Regan’s Pool and Hancock Gorge. You’ll be left marvelling at what was more enjoyable… the sights or the challenging abseil. West Oz Active runs the full-day tour during the dry season. Head to its website (www.westozactive.com.au) for times and dates.

Distance: 2km return

The Mt Bruce Summit is a challenging 10 kilometre return climb in Karijini National Park. With impressive views from the top of the mountain it is one of the most rewarding experiences of the region.

Difficulty: High Level of fitness and experience required

Time: Approx. 6 hours (dependant on fitness level)

Cost: National Park entrance fees

Bush Walk: Grade 5 - Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.

Weano day use area has an information shelter, disabled access and toilets. It’s a great base from which to explore the many gorges that converge into each other nearby - Weano, Hancock, Joffre, Red, Wittennom and Knox gorges are all in the vicinity.

With good facilities, great lookouts and a wide selection of gorges all around, Weano offers spectacular scenery and a few small comforts.