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. 

The ladder into Grevillea Gorge

Care is required when climbing down the ladder

Photo Credit: Pelusey Photography

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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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Best Time of the Year

    May to October. The dry season in the Kimberley

  • Facilities

    • Camping

  • 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