The 10 Best Geologic Formations in Kimberley Region, Western Australia

September 7, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in Kimberley Region, Australia including Bungle Bungle Range, Mitchell Plateau, Purnululu National Park Walking Trails, Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Gantheaume Point, Cape Leveque, Windjana Gorge, The Grotto.
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1. Bungle Bungle Range

Purnululu National Park, Western Australia 6743 Australia
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5.0 based on 334 reviews

Bungle Bungle Range

Located in remote Purnululu National Park, these eerie beehive-shaped sandstone domes are striped in orange and black and rise from the floor of Piccaninny Gorge.

Reviewed By rjane15 - Sydney, Australia

Each of the walks were wonderful giving a different view of the area. Domes walk and Cathedral Gorge were easy walks. Enjoyed the Piccaninny Creek to the Lookout and Window over the smooth rock bed, some sand and rounded river rocks. Then in the north of the park, we enjoyed walking into Echidna Chasm to see the amazing colours of the rocks after 11 am. (Keep going past the round open area with a couple of benches as the chasm is further on from this, although the colours of the rocks here were also amazing. Mini Palms was also well worth it. Don't be put off by having to get through, under,around the huge boulders near the entrance, it is certainly worth it.

2. Mitchell Plateau

Mitchell Plateau Rd Mitchell River National Park, Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia 6740 Australia +61 8 9161 4172 http://www.gibbriverroad.net/mitchell-plateau.html
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Mitchell Plateau

Reviewed By sydneysider48 - Sydney, Australia

From our superb base at the Outback Spirit owned Ngauwudu Safari Camp, we enjoyed a delightful walk through very interesting and varied country past Merton Falls to Mitchell Falls, stopping to have a look at some aboriginal art on the way, with a helicopter ride on the way out (only way to go!). Unfortunately, the wet this year (2019) has been rather dry and so the falls were not so spectacular, but the wonderful scenery made the trip and walk very worthwhile.

3. Purnululu National Park Walking Trails

Purnululu National Park, Western Australia 6770 Australia +61 8 9168 7300 http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/purnululu
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Purnululu National Park Walking Trails

4. Echidna Chasm

Purnululu National Park, Western Australia 6770 Australia https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/echidna-chasm
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Echidna Chasm

5. Cathedral Gorge

Purnululu National Park, Western Australia Australia
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Cathedral Gorge

6. Galvans Gorge

4WD Galvans Way 300 km east of Derby, near Mt Barnett Roadhouse, Derby, Western Australia 6728 Australia http://www.exploroz.com/Places/55901/WA/Galvans_Gorge.aspx
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Galvans Gorge

Reviewed By lad0206 - McKinney, United States

Stopped along the way & hiked in to see Galvan's gorge and have lunch. Luckily the couple we were traveling with had done some research and heard there was Aboriginal art here.. it is tucked away for sure and requires some climbing over rocks around the back of the gorge but yep - it's there! An amazing find and so very special to be able to walk up and see it closely. The gorge is so peaceful - wonderful spot for lunch!

7. Gantheaume Point

Gantheaume Point Rd, Broome, Western Australia 6725 Australia +61 8 9192 0000 http://www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au/pages/natural-attractions/
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4.5 based on 1,341 reviews

Gantheaume Point

Reviewed By 395krupag

It was amazing! We went both on Low tide and Full tide, the rocks are fun to climb seeing amazing water contrast and rock colour contrast as well as enjoying the rock pools and being able to jump of the CLIFF

8. Cape Leveque

Broome-Cape Leveque Rd 240 km north of Broome, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia 6725 Australia
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Cape Leveque

Reviewed By SalliAnni4_0

A Stunning array of colours as deep red dirt from the Pindan Cliffs falls onto white sand and then tumbles into the endless aquas of the ocean. Peaceful, unique, spectacular. Definitely worth the drive out to Kooljaman to have a swim and watch the world turn away from the sun :)

9. Windjana Gorge

Fairfield-Leopold Downs Rd, Windjana Gorge National Park, Western Australia 6728 Australia +61 8 9195 5500 http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/windjana-gorge
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Windjana Gorge

Reviewed By Rickbarrett - Perth, Australia

It's not everyday you visit a 50 million-year-old coral reef that is now a mountain range. Here at Windjana Gorge you get to see what happens when this exposed reef is cut through by a watercourse. Well worth the visit, complete with freshwater crocodiles just waiting for you to strip off and brave the pools left over from the wet season. Take a hat and some water as it gets very hot as you walk through the gorge. About 150km from Derby, you should have a 4WD vehicle for safety for this and the nearby Tunnel Creek.

10. The Grotto

Grotto Road, Wyndham, Western Australia 6740 Australia
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4.0 based on 46 reviews

The Grotto

Reviewed By hopel915

This place is amazing great for a swim on the way back to Kununurra after a day exploring at Wyndham. Family of 4 with a 2 & 4 yr old, definitely needed to carry the kids as very steep steeps with no railings but well worth the effort!

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