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Karijini Explorer

5 days

Start

Exmouth, Australia

Finish

Exmouth, Australia

Trip Code

PZSL

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 12

Physical Rating

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Station Stay (shared facilities) (2 nights), Ensuite Deluxe Tents (2 nights)

From £2,057(5 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Spend three days in the Karijini National Park – Western Australia’s second-largest national park, with a diverse landscape of gorges and canyons more than 2.5 billion years old.

Learn about station life with a stay at Cheela Plains – a family-owned and operated Outback cattle station.

Travel inland and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Outback. Explore the National Park’s diverse landscape at Weano Gorge and Charles Knife Canyon.

Walk through Hamersley Gorge and learn about the swirling, multi-coloured layers of rock formations unique to this area.

Visit Kalamina Gorge – the shallowest gorge in the Karijini National Park. Walk through the small rock pools and swim in the Rock Arch Pool.

Is this trip right for you?

This trip requires a moderate to good level of fitness as it involves some walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.

When travelling in Western Australia, temperatures can be very hot during the day and drop quite dramatically at night. Have a think about what time of year suits you best to travel and pack accordingly.

As Western Australia is so big, you can expect a few long travel days. Driving through the every-changing scenery can be a great way to rest and recharge or get to know your fellow travellers a little better!

This trip requires a moderate to good level of fitness as it involves some walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.

Itinerary

Explore the gorges, canyons, caves and bushlands of Karijini National Park

Journey through the natural wonders of Western Australia on this five-day adventure through Karijini National Park. Explore the curved waterfall at Joffre Gorge, visit the Hamersley Gorge and take in the colourful layered stone walls, walk the Badjirrajirra Trail to the Charles Knife Canyon and swim at the Handrail Pool at Weano Gorge. Hike to the Kermit Pool and Spider Wall at Hancock Gorge, wander through the rock pools at Kalamina Gorge and learn about the rich First Nations history of the area from Traditional Custodians.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Exmouth / Cheela Plains
Welcome to Exmouth. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 8.30 am this morning, then you’ll set off through the beautiful Outback landscape to Nanutarra Roadhouse. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it's a good idea to get stuck into your book or favourite podcasts. When you arrive at the roadhouse, stop for lunch before continuing to Cheela Plains Station, where you’ll stay tonight. This afternoon, maybe set off on one of the station hikes to explore the area. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the station under the Pilbara night sky.
Accommodation
Cheela Plains Station Stay (shared facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Tom Price / Karijini National Park
Today is an early start as you travel from Cheela towards Karijini National Park. On the way, stop at Tom Price and spend some time walking the streets of this small mining town. This is also your opportunity to buy yourself a picnic lunch for later on in the national park. Continue to Karijini National Park – land of the Banjima, Innawongka and Eastern Guruma peoples. This is Western Australia’s second-largest national park, with a landscape more than 2.5 billion years old. Your first stop is Kalamina Gorge – the shallowest gorge in Karijini National Park. As you walk alongside the stream, take in the surrounding landscape of small waterfalls and rock pools. When you arrive at the Rock Arch Pool, stop for lunch and maybe a quick swim before checking into your accommodation at Karijini Eco Retreat. This afternoon, explore Joffre Gorge – a curved waterfall forming a natural amphitheatre. When you arrive, take in panoramic views from the lookout platform or maybe walk down into the gorge to see the towering cliff faces reflected in the calm water.
Accommodation
Ensuite Deluxe Tents at Karijini Eco Lodge (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Karijini National Park – Joffre Gorge
Karijini National Park – Kalamina Gorge & Rock Arch Pool
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours. Your hiking distance will be approximately 4.5 km.
The hike at Kalamina Gorge is a 3km class 4 (moderate-difficult) walk. It starts with a steep track to the base of the gorge to a small permanent pool, complete with waterfall and draping ferns. There is a longer, more difficult walk for those who feel energetic.
The Joffre Gorge walk is a 1.6km class 5 (difficult) walk that leads hikers to the foot of Joffre Falls. The trail crosses the watercourse near the top of the falls before a steep scramble into the gorge itself.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Karijini National Park
Today is a full day of exploration in Karijini National Park. Travel to Hancock Gorge this morning for your first hike of the day. After climbing down a ladder, you’ll walk through the narrow rock passages and shallow pools to the well-known Spider Wall. Weave your way through the tight, twisting gaps in the rocks before arriving at the green waters of Kermit’s Pool. This afternoon, set off on a hike through Weano Gorge. Follow the trail through the towering red walls, along the stepping stones to the Handrail Pool. Spend some time relaxing among the cool rocks or take a dip in the clear waters.
Accommodation
Ensuite Deluxe Tents at Karijini Eco Lodge (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Karijini National Park – Hancock Gorge, Spider Wall & Kermit’s Pool
Karijini National Park – Weano Gorge & Handrail Pool
Special information
The hike at Hancock Gorge is a 1.5km class 5 (difficult) hike, descending a series of solid metal ladders to the gorge floor. From there you wade through cold pools, negotiate rock ledges on the gorge walls and clamber through stony creek beds. You then continue with the so-called "spider walk" (where you stretch your arms and legs out to straddle the gap and move along the walls) to the end of the gorge.
Weano Gorge offers a 1.5km class 5 (challenging) scramble over boulders and through narrow passages to Handrail Pool. For the less adventurous, there is an easier option, as the first part of the trail is class 3 (moderate).
DAY 4
Day 4 • Hamersley Gorge / Cheela Plains
After breakfast, you’ll start your journey back towards Cheela Plains. On the way, stop for one final walk at Hamersley Gorge. As you walk, take in the swirling rock formations and the colourful layers of stone. At the bottom, maybe cool off with a swim in the pool or relax under the shade of the trees beside the stepped waterfalls. Then, leave the landscape of gorges and waterfalls behind, and return to your station stay Cheela Plains. When you arrive, enjoy your last dinner with your fellow travellers to celebrate the last night of your adventure.
Accommodation
Cheela Plains Station Stay (shared facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Exmouth – Charles Knife Canyon Lookout
Hamersley Range – Hamersley Gorge Visit
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
The Hamersley Gorge Walk is a 1km class 4 (moderate-difficult) walk. The Hamersley Waterfall Walk is a 400m class 4 walk.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Charles Knife Canyon / Exmouth
This morning, travel back to Exmouth, stopping at the Charles Knife Canyon along the way. From the lookout soak up the panoramic views of the surrounding terrain of rocky gullies, narrow gorges, open spinifex (coastal grass) bushland and over the Exmouth Gulf. After lunch at the canyon, you’ll continue to Exmouth, where your trip will come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
Your trip will come to an end upon arrival back into Exmouth at around 3pm. Please take this into consideration when booking your onward flights. On the way into town we can also drop you at Exmouth Learmonth Airport.

Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Station Stay (shared facilities) (2 nights), Ensuite Deluxe Tents (2 nights)

Included activities

Karijini National Park – Joffre Gorge

Karijini National Park – Kalamina Gorge & Rock Arch Pool

Karijini National Park – Hancock Gorge, Spider Wall & Kermit’s Pool

Karijini National Park – Weano Gorge & Handrail Pool

Exmouth – Charles Knife Canyon Lookout

Hamersley Range – Hamersley Gorge Visit

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