
Murchison River Gorge Walk



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Trail Start
Get directionsRoss Graham Lookout, Kalbarri National Park
Trail End
Get directionsThe Loop, Kalbarri National Park
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Learn moreAbout Murchison River Gorge Walk
The Murchison River Gorge Walk is a 38km trail from Ross Graham Lookout to The Loop, through the dramatic landscape of Kalbarri National Park. With no marked trail or route this hike provides ample challenges to test experienced walkers.
Extensive pre-planning is essential, as well as experience with route-finding, general navigation and locating drinking water sources along the way. A high level of fitness is required due to the physical challenges; including rock-hopping up and down the many narrow rock ledges high above the river while carrying a heavy pack; chimneying up and through narrow rock crevices; trudging through soft sand; and regularly stripping off to float your back-pack across the river when swimming becomes necessary where the gorge narrows and the walls steepen.
The full walk typically takes 4 days though can be done as shorter two-day walks, with lighter packs. Permission is required before embarking on this challenge. The Parks and Wildlife Rangers in Kalbarri are the best source of information on safely walking in the gorge.
Kalbarri Visitor Centre
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
3-4days
Length
38km
What To Pack
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.
What To Pack
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
- Sturdy shoes
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
- Map or guide book where suggested
- Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
- First Aid kit
Additional Useful Items
Permission must be provided from Kalbarri Rangers, and all hikers/groups must register prior to entering the gorge.Bush Walk
Grade 5
Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
Difficulty Notes
Hazards & Warnings
The Gorge Walk is classed as ‘Grade 5’ in difficulty; with no track and no marked route.Facilities
- Camping
- Lookouts
Best time of year
July to October for wildflowers
Fees
National Park Fees
Trail Access
Access to the following sites are 36km from town on the Kalbarri-Ajana Road. These are sealed roads suitable for any vehicles, with a loop-carpark, toilets & shelter.


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