Karijini National Park in Australia

About Karijini National Park Western Australia

• Karijini National Park Western Australia. Two billion years in the making, Karijini National Park is one of Western Australia's most spectacular natural attractions offering amazing hiking trails through ancient gorges. With massive gorges, crystal clear rock pools and waterfalls, Karijini National Park is a must for anyone with a thirst for adventure. Explore tunnels of marbled rock, clamber over boulders, squeeze through narrow tunnels, paddle through waterways and descend deep into ancient chasms. There's also easy access to stunning lookouts and walk trails of varying levels so everyone can experience this awesome landscape.

Permanent water pools means there's always the chance for a refreshing swim. There are excellent picnic areas as well as allocated camping sites within the park. Karijini National Park is located about two hours drive from the town of Newman. It's best accessed by joining a four wheel drive tour. There are a number of tour operators taking visitors from Perth to Karijini and the surrounding region.

Camping in Western Australia's natural areas is a special experience. Selected campgrounds from across the state are now bookable online for a trial period.
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Entry cost Vehicle : $17.00 (2025)
Location Great Northern Highway, Karijini, Tel. 61 8 9188 1112 and email info@tompricewa.com.au

Where is Karijini National Park located
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How to Get to Karijini National Park
Access to Karijini National Park can be from Tom Price, via Marandoo Road or from the east via Karijini Drive. Alternatively if you are travelling from Port Hedland of Newman turn west on Karijini Drive from Great Northern Highway. If you are travelling from Dampier or Karratha you can travel through Millstream-Chichester National Park, on the Tom Price Railway Road. Please note that you will need a permit to travel along this road. You can obtain a permit from either the Karratha or Tom Price Visitors Centre.
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Driving directions to Karijini Eco retreat from Carnarvon/Coral Bay/ Exmouth
Driving north on the North West Coastal Highway to Nanutarra Roadhouse (370kms) 5kms after the roadhouse, turn right on to the Nanutarra - Wittenoom Road. After 219kms turn right to Paraburdoo, 51kms. After Paraburdoo continue towards Tom Price for 70kms. 10 kms before Tom Price, turn right at the Karijini Drive Road, signposted to Karijini National Park and Warlu Way. Just before Marandoo mine, 40 kms, turn left as signposted towards Karijini National Park. The 2nd road on the left approx 5kms, is Banjima Drive and western entry point to the Karijini National Park. Turn left here and travel 28kms on unsealed road to Karijini Eco retreat .

From Port Hedland/Karratha
Driving South on the North West Coastal Highway for 42 kms . Turn left on the Great Northern Highway towards Newman / Perth.
Travel on this highway past Auski Roadhouse 219kms - (last fuel point before the National Park ) .After 35 kms, turn right onto Karjini Drive. Signposted to Tom Price. First road on right is Eastern entry point to Karijini National Park, Dales Gorge and the Karijini Visitors Centre.
Follow signage to the Karijini Visitors Centre ( on Banjimi Drive ) and continue on this unsealed road for a further 30kms . Turn right at the T intersection into Weano Gorge Road.
Travel 3kms to the Entry to Karijini Eco Retreat.
Alternatively, continue on Karijini Drive to the western entry point into the park and drive 28kms on unsealed road to Karijini Eco retreat.
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Trails
Gorge Rim Walk and Dales Gorge Trail
Hamersley Gorge Walk
Hancock Gorge (with Kermits Pool)
Handrail Pool
Knox Gorge Lookout
Mount Bruce Summit
Oxer Lookout
Honey Hakea Track
Knox Gorge Trail



Camping in Karijini There are 2 campsites to choose from.

Pricing (unpowered sites): $11 adult per night, $7 concession card holder per night, $3 child per night (over 5 and under 16 years)
Savannah Campground (at Karijini Eco Retreat) pricing (unpowered sites): $20 per adult, per night. Children up to the age of 12 stay complimentary on Campsites.
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Safety information Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about? bushwalking and swimming?. Consider traveling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! Blue asbestos is present in Yampire and Wittenoom Gorges. Asbestos dust may cause cancer if inhaled. Stay back from cliff edges – they are about 100m high, often with loose rocks near the edge. Flash floods can occur – do not enter gorges if there is rain in the area. If it starts raining when you are in a gorge, leave immediately. The water in gorge pools can be extremely cold, especially between April and September; hypothermia can occur. Do not dive or jump into water. During summer, temperatures frequently top 40°C. Drink plenty of water at all times. Dingoes are common around Dales Campground. They may scavenge for food and can be aggressive. Do not feed dingoes, supervise children at all times, walk in groups and store food in your vehicle. Read more in the Be Dingo Aware fact sheet.