Things to do in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Canyons

April 22, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
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1. Hancock Gorge

Pilbara Region, Karijini National Park, Western Australia 6751 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/hancock-gorge
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Hancock Gorge

Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null

This hike was tough. During the challenging hike we visited Hancock Gorge, Spider Walk and Kermit Pool. Sometimes the trail goes steeply downhill, there are natural steps and some loose rocks. We also had to climb down or horizontal through the narrow gorge. Everything was included. The hike was quite adventures and part of it difficult. It is not a problem if you are fit and sure-footed. Good shoes and enough water are necessary and don't forget your swimming gear. The hike was amazing.

2. Adcock Gorge

Adcock Gorge Rd, Western Australia 6728 Australia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Adcock Gorge

3. 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

4. Geikie Gorge National Park

King Leopold Ranges, Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia 6765 Australia +61 8 9192 1036 http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/geikie-gorge
Excellent
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4.5 based on 281 reviews

Geikie Gorge National Park

Extending more than seven miles in length, this deep gorge was formed by the mighty Fitzroy River.

Reviewed By Contenttravellers03

Wow, wow, wow, the Geikie Gorge is just spectacular. What can I say you just have to go and see it! The scenery is sensational, seeing crocodiles in their own habitat is so good, the colours, the rock formations, the wildlife, it is all amazing. A must do!!!!

5. Emma Gorge

Gibb River Road El Questro Wilderness Park, Kununurra, Western Australia 6743 Australia +61 8 9161 4388 http://www.elquestro.com.au/Stay-at-Emma-Gorge.aspx
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4.5 based on 422 reviews

Emma Gorge

Reviewed By loveindo - Broome, Australia

Access in to Emma Gorge is along a short track where this year 2 shallow stretches of water had to be crossed to reach the Resort parking area. Emma Gorge Resort is part of El Questro Wilderness Park & boasts lovely gardens , glamping tents & luxury accommodation as well as Emmas Restaurant & a pool. Casual dining, coffee & snacks available as well as souvenirs. Plenty of parking & nice clean public toilets. There is a reasonably easy start to the challenging Gorge walk where the creek is crossed in several places & some climbing is involved but as long as you tackle it with decent walking shoes & plenty of drinking water people of any age & reasonable fitness should manage. Turquoise pool is easy enough to reach & swimming is possible here. The rest of the walk to the waterfall is only a little bit further on. The towering cliffs surround this chilly waterhole that rarely sees much sunshine. After a fairly dry wet season the waterfall was still running, only a narrow stream, but running none the less. Lots of people were braving a swim in the cool pool but it is actually a nice spot to just sit for a while before heading back down to the resort. The return walk seemed a little less daunting somehow. But icy cool water provided on the verandah of the resort & lush green grass to loll on for a while saw us recovering quickly enough.

6. Charles Knife Canyon

Charles Knife Canyon Rd Gascoyne Region, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/charles-knife-canyon
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

Charles Knife Canyon

Reviewed By Susannewaoz - Perth, Australia

Loved the majestic valleys. Took so many photos. This would be a hikers delight but take 3 litres of water and sunscreen. There is no shade unless you climb under a bush. One feels on top of the world. From Thomas Carter lookout one can see the Indian Ocean and the Exmouth Gulf

7. Weano Gorge (Handrail Pool)

Karijini National Park, Western Australia 6751 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/weano-gorge-handrail-pool
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Weano Gorge (Handrail Pool)

Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null

The lovely hike to the handrail pool with beautiful reflections is worth to do it. The walk is moderate and we saw many impressive old rock formations. That's what Karijini NP makes special. The scenery is unique and amazing

8. Knox Gorge

Pilbara Region, Karijini National Park, Western Australia 6751 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/karijini
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Knox Gorge

Reviewed By JanineP40 - Red Deer, Canada

We took the easy drive over from Joffre to look at Knox Gorge and it was equally as stunning. The route down to the gorge was open but it was very hot and we chose to view from the lookout.

9. Hamersley Gorge

Karijini National Park, Western Australia 6751 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/hamersley-gorge
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Hamersley Gorge

Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null

It was our last short hike at Karijini, and it was great. After a moderate hike down the hill some of us enjoyed a refreshing swim in the awesome pool. To slide down the rocks was fun. To swim through the narrow gorge was fascinating.

10. Shothole Canyon

Shothole Canyon Rd Cape Range National Park, Gascoyne Region, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/shothole-canyon
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Shothole Canyon

Reviewed By AntonNoles - Robe, Australia

Had a drive from Exmouth whilst Caravanning and so glad we took the time to do so. The views from a creek bed winding about 9ks into a Canyon was a wonderful start to the day

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