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Paradise Pool, Charnley Station, Kimberley Paradise Pool, Charnley Station, Kimberley

Bush Walk  in North West

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 2.4 km
    • 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.

The Paradise Pool Trail starts a few metres from Charnley River Wilderness Camp, making it easy walking distance from the camping area. This 2.4km return trail is largely flat with a little bit of rock hopping at the end. There’s a rock pool at the end. This is an excellent trail for birdwatchers, especially early morning. 

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The trail partly follows a creek with intermittent pools and lined with dense vegetation. Near the end, there’s a gate and direction signage to a pool partly encircled by rock. Expect to see water goannas, which are common around rocky pools. They are great swimmers and will dive in if you get too close.

Early morning is an excellent time to see many species of birds. The brilliantly jewel like azure kingfisher is sometimes seen flittering about low hanging branches above the pools. 

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Time / Duration

Less than an hour

Length

2.4km return

Trail Start

Mount Charnley Station office, 300km east of Derby, 2400km north of Perth

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Trail End

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.

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Additional information

Some rock hopping

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Facilities

  • Camping
  • Car Park

Best time of year

May to October. The dry season in the Kimberley

Fees

Entry and camping fees apply

Trail Access

Air, Drive or Bus to Broome 2200km north of Perth, 4WD to the Station

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