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Kalbarri

National Park

Kalbarri National Park

The many and varied features of the 186,000ha

Kalbarri National Park provide visitors with an array of

things to see and do. You can marvel at spectacular

river gorges and sea cliffs, admire the unique beauty

of the peak springtime wildflowers and learn how the

park protects rare native animals.

Coastal cliffs

From the coastal cliffs you can see a bewildering array of

limestone capped, sandstone formations created by the

tireless process of erosion by wind and water. Experience these

sensational panoramas at a variety of lookouts just a short, easy

stroll from the carpark at Red Bluff, Eagle Gorge, Grandstand,

Island Rock, Pot Alley and Natural Bridge. The colourful coastal

vistas are particularly breathtaking on sunset. Enjoy the coastal

views as you amble along the boardwalk between Natural Bridge

and Island Rock. Learn about the fascinating fossils to be found

along the walk between Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley or

enjoy the serenity of a secluded beach at Pot Alley.

River gorge

The spectacular scenery of the Murchison River gorge is the

result of many millions of years of geological activity. Hidden

beneath the vast sandplain lies the ancient Tumblagooda

Sandstone that formed 400 million years ago. The river has

worn away this sandstone over millions of years, and carved

out a stunning 80km gorge, to reveal the magnificent ‘layer

cake’ of red and white bands that make up this sandstone.

Ancient fossils can be seen in these exposed layers

throughout the park, making it one of the most accessible

places in the world to see tracks of some of the earliest

animals to walk on land.

Caring for country

The Nanda Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of

Kalbarri National Park. They welcome visitors who respect

the park’s cultural and natural heritage.

Skywalk (kaju yatka)

Located 37km from town, the Kalbarri Skywalk offers

breathtaking views of the Murchison River gorge and its

spectacular surrounding landscape. Float on air as you take a

thrilling walk out along two cantilevered viewing platforms that

hang in mid-air 100m above the gorge. Take some top holiday

photos and enjoy refreshments from the environmentally friendly

kiosk. Discover how the gorge formed millions of years ago and

learn about the local Nanda Aboriginal people. See how many

Australian native animal sculptures you can find and maybe

discover a fossil or two at this world class tourism attraction.

Visitor guide

GOVERNMENT OF

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

RECYCLE

Please return unwanted brochures to distribution points.

Often seen at Hawks Head lookout this rare black-flanked

rock-wallaby is bouncing back from the brink with careful park

management.

Comfort and safety

Sgt Michael Tite said

the woman may have

been the victim of heat

exhaustion, with

temperatures of more

than 40C combining

with high humidity to

create extreme

conditions in Kalbarri

National Park.

The couple had left

Kalbarri at 9am and

driven to the park

where they began an

8km loop walk trail

about 9.30am.

Sgt Tite said the

woman had become

disoriented and

incoherent about

halfway along the trail

and the man returned to

the car to drive to the

airport and raise the

alarm.

as a heatwave

swept the region.

While Kalbarri’s

mid

day temperature

nesday was 34.9C,Wed-

offi-

cer-in-charge

Mich- ael Tite Sgt

said

tempera-

tures at the gorge

often 10C hotter were

than

the townsite, meanin at

midday the gorge g by

have been as hot could

“It can be very 45C.

gerous there” he dan-

said.

“The main things

peo-

ple need to do

note of weather take

tions and ensurcondi-

e they

have sufficient water.

least 3l per person At

Caring for the park

Stay cool. Don’t light fires.

Visitors may use their own gas

appliances anywhere in the park.

Be clean.

Please take your rubbish with you, when you leave

the park. Discarded scraps attract feral pigs and goats, which

destroy the habitat of native animals.

Pets are not allowed

in Kalbarri National Park. They can

disturb wildlife and are also at risk of poisoning from fox

baits, which are laid throughout the park as part of

Western

Shield

wildlife recovery program.

Visitor fees

help protect the park and maintain its facilities.

Day passes can be purchased at park entry stations. Five day,

two and four week holiday passes are available at Parks and

Wildlife Service offices, Kalbarri Visitor Centre and online at

shop.dbca.wa.gov.au.

Easy access is provided to many stunning lookouts

but beyond that, walkers need to be prepared and

very aware of the natural hazards and their safety.

Wildflowers, Kalbarri National Park.

Left

The Loop, Nature's Window.

Below left

Kalbarri Skywalk.

Planning your visit

Located 590km north of Perth, the park is easily accessible

and all roads are sealed. Situated at the mouth of the

Murchison River, Kalbarri makes the perfect base for your

visit. Spectacular wildflowers can be found all year, but

for the best wildflower experience, plan your visit between

August and October. Although Kalbarri winters are mild

with temperatures ranging between 10°C to 20°C, summers

can be hot, dry and windy. Be aware that when conditions

are hot in Kalbarri town, temperatures can be much more

extreme in the park, reaching up to 50°C. The cooler months

are the most comfortable for exploring the park. In the

warmer months, plan to visit the park early morning or late

afternoon. Hiking in the river gorge is not recommended

over the hotter months of November to March inclusive.

During this period, the Loop Trail is closed from 7am and

overnight hikes are not permitted.

Heat stress can kill.

• Summer heat

can be extreme,

particularly on

the Loop Trail.

Do not hike in

hot weather.

• Carry and drink three to

four litres of water per

person, per day when

walking.

• Wear a hat and loose, long-

sleeved clothing.

• Walk in the cooler times of day.

• Hike the longer walks in the cooler

months (April to October).

• Hike the Loop Trail before 7am

(November to March)

Drinking water

is not

available in the park so

always carry your own supply.

Wave risk.

Massive wave surges have claimed lives.

Keep well clear of the water’s edge near coastal cliffs.

Cliff risk.

The edges of the cliffs and gorges are

unstable and undercut. Stay clear of cliff edges and

overhangs. Keep to the paths, lookouts and trails. Wear

sturdy footwear.

Remotely piloted aircraft.

Drone use should not

create a danger or nuisance to visitors or disturb

wildlife. Do not fly drones above people. CASA

regulations apply -

casa.gov.au.

More information

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Parks and Wildlife Service

Kalbarri National Park

Ajana-Kalbarri Road

Kalbarri WA 6536

Ph (08) 9937 1140

Fax (08) 9937 1437

Midwest Regional Office

First floor, The Foreshore Centre

201 Foreshore Drive

Geraldton WA 6530

Ph (08) 9964 0901

State Headquarters

17 Dick Perry Avenue

Kensington WA 6151

Ph (08) 9219 9000

dbca.wa.gov.au

Kalbarri Visitor Centre

Grey Street

Kalbarri WA 6536

Ph (08) 9937 1104

Services and facilities

Toilets, lookouts, walk trails and picnic facilities are provided

in the park. Bring adequate drinking water as none is

available in the park and mobile phone reception can be

variable. Although no camping is permitted, a range of

accommodation is available in Kalbarri. See the Kalbarri

Visitor Centre for more information and bookings.

Cover

Kalbarri Skywalk.

Photos – DBCA, Alice McGlashan/Sallyanne Cousans Photography,

Tourism WA.

Download the free Emergency+ app before your visit which can

be used in the event of any emergency to call for assistance.

If there is no mobile phone coverage you WILL NOT be able to

call 000 but the app will provide you with GPS location details.

Canoeing the Murchison River after heavy rains

is extremely hazardous. Contact park rangers for

further advice.

This publication is available in alternative formats on request.

Information current at October 2020.

2020_566 1020 30M

DIAL 000

IN AN EMERGENCY

Rafting and canoeing

Malleefowl Trail

Distance: 1.5km loop

Allow: 1 hour

Begins 100m along the walking path to the

lookout at Meanarra Hill.

Red Bluff to Beach Trail

Walk trails of Kalbarri National Park

Class 3

Legend

Kalbarri National Park

Major sealed road

Minor sealed road

Walking track

Entry fees

Sheltered picnic table

Kiosk

Toilets

Lookout

Universal access

Walking track

For your safety and to

protect the rock formation,

please do not sit beneath

or climb Nature’s Window.

(Gaba Gaba Yina)

Distance: 700m one-way

Allow: 20 minutes

Class 3

Ranger station

No caravans or trailers

Nature’s Window

Bushwalking

Heat stress can kill

Summer heat

can be extreme and

temperatures can rise

sharply in the gorge.

Carry and drink 3 to 4

litres of water per person

per day when walking.

Wear loose long sleeved

clothes and a hat. Avoid

the heat of the day and hike early in

the morning.

Kalbarri Skywalk

hiso

The Loop

to Shark Bay,

Denham

Steep in places with loose surfaces.

Gantheaume Bay

Mushroom Rock Trail

KALBARRI NATIONAL PARK

Hawks Head

Kalbarri Coast

Trailside botanical and geological information.

Pot Alley Beach

GEO

Ross Graham

RGE

GREY

Red Bluff

Mushroom Rock

Rainbow Valley

Distance: 400m return

Allow: 20 minutes

Warribano

Chimney

Class 3

Pot Alley

Eagle Gorge

Shellhouse

Grandstand

Island Rock

Stepped trail from the carpark down a sandstone gully to

the Pot Alley Beach.

Eagle Gorge Beach

Distance: 1km return

Allow: 30-45 minutes

Steep trail down to the Eagle Gorge Beach.

to Port

Gregory

Class 3

to Geraldton

Natural Bridge

(Mushroom Rock to Rainbow Valley)

Distance: 3km loop

Allow: 1 hour

Class 3

Oyster Reef

Kalbarri

Meanarra Hill

WEST

Caravans and trailers

are not permitted. Please

leave your van or trailer

in town.

COA

Z Bend

The Z Bend River Trail

HIGH

Four Ways Trail

WAY

KILOMETRES

Murc

Bigurda Trail

(Eagle Gorge to Natural Bridge)

Distance: 8km one-way

Allow: 3 hours

Four Ways Trail

Class 3

(Idinggada Yina)

Distance: 6km return

Allow: 2 to 4 hours

Walk grades classification

Class 4

Class 1

Well defined walk trail with a firm, even

surface and no steep sections or steps. Suitable

for all levels of experience and fitness.

Class 2

Easy, well defined trail with a firm

surface. May include gentle hill sections and

Class 2

occasional steps. Suitable for all levels of

experience and fitness but may present difficulties for

people with mobility impairments.

Trail can be rocky with loose and uneven surfaces. Join

at Island Rock for a shorter route along a boardwalk to

Natural Bridge.

Nature’s Window

Begins Z Bend carpark. Descends to the river from Z Bend.

Z Bend Lookout

Class 3

Moderate trail with clear directional

signage. You may encounter minor natural

Class 3

hazards such as short, steep sections, steps,

shallow water crossings, and unstable or slippery surfaces.

A good level of fitness is recommended.

Class 3

Distance: 800m return

Allow: 30-45 minutes

Distance: 1.2km return

Allow: 1 hour

Class 3

Class 4

Limited directional signage and difficult

sections. You may encounter natural hazards

Class 4

such as long steep sections, water crossings, and

unstable or slippery surfaces. A good level of fitness and

bushwalking experience is recommended.

Class 5

No directional signage and very difficult

sections. You may encounter natural hazards

Class 5

such as long, steep sections and climbs, water

crossings, and frequent unstable or slippery surfaces. Only

very fit and experienced bushwalkers should attempt.

Begins Z Bend carpark. Leads to a spectacular lookout over the

river gorge.

Begins Loop carpark. Stunning views of the Murchison

River Gorge can be seen through a natural rock 'window'.

The Loop Trail

Z Bend River Trail

Overnight river gorge hikes – Class 5

Allow four days of intense hiking to cover the

38km route through the gorge from Ross Graham

to The Loop. There are no marked trails and river

Class 5

crossings will be necessary. Two-day gorge hikes

may be made from Ross Graham to Z Bend or from Z Bend to

The Loop. More information should be obtained from the park

office before making these hikes.

Distance: 2.6km return

Allow: 2 hours

Class 4

Distance: 9km loop

Allow: 3 to 5 hours

Overnight hikers please note:

Begins Z Bend carpark. Expect loose rocks, steep descents and

ladder climbs.

Ross Graham River Trail

Begins Loop carpark. Steep in sections with uneven

surfaces. Hike before 7am November to March.

Distance: 700m return

Allow: 30 minutes

Begins Ross Graham carpark. Provides the easiest

access to the river in the park.

Class 3

• Overnight hikes are not permitted during warmer

months November to March inclusive.

• Due to the hazardous terrain, groups undertaking

overnight hikes should consist of at least five

experienced people. This is the smallest group

considered self-sufficient in an emergency.

• Overnight groups must register at the park

headquarters before making the trip.

• All rubbish must be carried out of the gorge.

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