Grevillea Gorge, Charnley Station, Kimberley
Overview
As with most of the walk trails on Charnley River-Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Grevillea Gorge Walk Trail is very short, only 360 metres one-way. But in its short distance there is a great view at a lookout into a deep gorge with a big pool. Getting to the gorge floor requires some climbing and negotiating a metal ladder. The trail is exceptionally well marked so easy to follow.
Care is required when climbing down the ladder
Photo Credit: Pelusey Photography
About the Trail
The Grevillea Gorge Walk Trail is short, only 360 metres one-way. Despite that, there’s plenty to see. A very short detour takes you to a rock ledge with commanding views into the Grevillea Gorge. Be careful, as there is no railing.
This is a great spot to view the incredible erosive forces of wet season flooding over millennia. A big sweeping curve in the steep gorge wall is vivid testament of the fact.
The trail continues down into the gorge via some rock scrambling and a solid metal ladder, which bypasses a steep section. Off the ladder, you can walk around shallow water pools, which becomes a wet season torrent that plunges over a ledge into the gorge proper. Do not attempt to climb down the waterfall even if it is dry. It’s very steep and slippery. This gorge is a stunning place to take your time and explore.
Need to Know
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Time
10 minutes each way -
Distance
600 metres return Length is .3km. -
Trail Start
Car park at Charnley Station,300km east of Derby, Derby is 2400km north of Perth -
Degree of Difficulty
Moderate - Moderate level of fitness and experience required.
Bush Walk: Grade 4 - Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.Rock hopping to get into gorge and ladder decent and ascent
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What to Pack?
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sturdy shoes
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
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Best Time of the Year
May to October. The dry season in the Kimberley -
Facilities
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Fees
Entry fees and camping fees apply -
Access to the Trail
Air, Drive or Bus to Broome 2200km north of Perth, 4WD to 290km east of Derby -
Trail Contact
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Telephone: (08) 9191 4646
Email: charnley@australianwildlife.org
Web: http://www.australianwildlife.org/sanctuaries/artesian-range-sanctuary.aspx