karijini national park

Not too strenuous but slightly adventurous hike to a wonderful pool. For the extra adventure don't stop at the pool but swim and climb a little further between the awsome red cliff walls. Be careful however as there are sharp and slippery rocks.

Many nature lovers who visit WA, who were excited about Exmouth or Bungle Bungle... Wait till you see this! The combination of Savana, beautiful gorges & pools will most certainly put this on the top of your favorites list. As an amateur photographer, I took one of my best pics ever in the Handrail Pool. It's not easily accessible, you most probably have to get wet feet to reach the pool at the end, but it'll only take you 30 min. The last part with the combination of red/ yellow stone and water is very rewarding, almost surreal. Other places we've visited are the Fern Pool, which offers you to swim. We also went to Joffre Falls (pool), which can be reached from the ECO retreat within just 30 min. The last part of the track is quite steep though and should be handled with care. Again, the end is a highlight where you have a good opportunity to swim. Good way to enjoy this is when you stay the night in the Eco Retreat and go here in the early morning and have a swim just on your own or with your partner. The site consists of two pools actually, one of them much longer (almost 300 metres in length) than the other, therefore called the olympic swimming pool.

Karijini National Park has to one of the most stunning parks, not only in W.A. but within Australia.You will need to spend several days here, as the park has so much to offer. From walking, hiking, swimming, photography, wildlife and wildflowers, depending on the time of the year.There are several, walks, waterfalls and pools to swim in including: Circular pool and lookout, Hancock gorge, Fortescue falls, Fern pool, Joffre gorge, Kalamina gorge, Weano gorge and Red gorge, Oxer lookout, Handrail pool and Witternoon gorge.Make the on-site Visitor Centre your first port of call for maps and detailed information.There are entry fees to the park. You can purchase one of the Holiday, Local or Annual Park passes for unlimited entry; although as separate nightly camping fees apply on top of that.Camping is available at Dales gorge with toilets, picnic tables, gas BBQ’s and water available.A 4WD is recommended as some of the roads are pretty corrugated.Another accommodation option within the park is the Karijini Eco retreat.Otherwise base yourself at either the Auski Tourist Village, which is a roadhouse/ Caravan park that has tent sites, powered or drive thru sites, as well as cabin accommodation. There is fuel, meals and other supplies available, as truckies frequent this stop. It is located on the North/East end of the park.Alternatively, at the Western end, Tom Price Tourist Park, has cabin and caravan sites available. It is located close to town with a shopping centre, some restaurants and a Visitor Information centre also. There is far too much information to list here, so check the below links for further information:http://tomprice.org.au/karijini-national-park/http://www.karijini.com/http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/karijini