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Lily Pools, Charnley Station, Gibb River Rd, Kimberley

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Some rock scambling, but nothing too demanding.
Trail difficulty

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

  • Length 0.3km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return
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At 300 metres one-way, the Lily Pools Trail is by no means a long slog. It is a very well marked trail that requires some rock scrambling in parts, but nothing too demanding.

The pool at the end is small, but swimmable, especially earlier in the dry season when the water is flowing. It is a good spot to sit around and observe wildlife. Water goannas are common and often seen sunning themselves early in the day.

A map of this trail is available at the informative visitors centre and booking office for camping at Charnley River Wilderness Camp. Shady non-powered sites are available at the camping ground, where numerous birds make it a birdwatchers paradise. The dawn chorus is beyond superb.

Charnley River Station is run and owned by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, the biggest non-profit independent conservation organisation in Australia. 

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

(08) 9191 4646

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Time / Duration

10 minutes

Length

600 metres return

Fees

Entry and camping fees apply

Trail Access

Air, Drive or Bus to Broome 2200km north of Perth, 4WD to 290km east of Derby

Trail Start

300km east of Derby. Derby is 2400km north of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

May to October. Earlier in the season is better for waterfalls and swimming.

What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

Additional information

Some rock scambling, but nothing too demanding.

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Today Jul 18, 1:48pm

24°C

Feels like 24°C

Max 26°

Min 22°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 7.24km/h E

8-day forecast

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