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Hancock Gorge (with Kermits Pool), Karijini NP

Part of Karijini National Park network

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
The Spider walk can be challenging for some.
Trail difficulty

Extreme trail with very rough surface, and may have very steep hills, arduous rock hopping or rock scrambling. Limited or no directional signage. For very experienced bushwalkers with navigation and emergency first aid skills, and high level of fitness.

  • Length 0.4km
  • Est. time Half day
  • Return
Today

29°C

33°

23°

Part of Karijini National Park network

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From the trailhead, this challenging hike starts easily enough to the edge of the gorge. You then decend a series of solid metal ladders to the gorge floor.

From there you wade through cold pools, negotiate rock ledges on the gorge walls and clamber through stony creek beds. Along the way, the steep gorge walls are imposing and there are amazing colours and textures in the finer detail.

The gorge soon dramatically narrows and that is where the really tricky part of the Class 5 section comes into play. To continue you need a degree of flexibility and nerve by doing what is called the "spider walk" (where you stretch your arms and legs out to straddle the gap and move along the walls) . After getting through that, it's only a matter of metres before coming to a roped off section, the end of the trail. The gorge continues on, but it is simply too dangerous.

The view of Kermits Pool from here is wonderful. A good idea for your feet are reef shoes. They have a better grip than hiking boots and make wading through water better than bare feet.

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Time / Duration

Up to 3 hours

Length

800m return

Fees

National Park Fees

Trail Access

Drive or bus to Tom Price (100km to Karijini Visitor Centre) or Fly to Parabadoo, Roads to Park may be closed after heavy rain. Check conditions before travelling.

Trail Start

Weano Gorge carpark, Karijini Visitor Centre is 105km from Tom Price, which is 1500km (16 hours) north of Perth

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When to go

June to August

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Bush Walk

Class 5

Extreme trail with very rough surface, and may have very steep hills, arduous rock hopping or rock scrambling. Limited or no directional signage. For very experienced bushwalkers with navigation and emergency first aid skills, and high level of fitness.

Additional information

The Spider walk can be challenging for some.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

This is a slippery, fall risk area. 

Prohibited items

No pets or fires in National Parks

Facilities

Nearest accommodation is Karijini Eco Retreat and Savannah Camp. Camping to luxury eco tents.

  • Car Park
  • First Aid Equipment
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Lookouts
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Trail information updated
13th May 2026

Today May 13, 6:07pm

29°C

Feels like 28°C

Max 33°

Min 23°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.2km/h E

8-day forecast

Wed

33°

23°

Thu

33°

23°

Fri

35°

24°

Sat

33°

22°

Sun

30°

23°

Mon

32°

23°

Tue

25°

20°

Wed

25°

21°

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