What is Kalbarri National Park known for?
Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia is known for deep red gorges carved by the Murchison River, coastal cliffs, Nature's Window and the Kalbarri Skywalk.
The river has cut gorges more than 100 metres deep through layered red and white sandstone. The rock contains some of Australia's oldest fossil tracks of animals walking on land.
Nature's Window is a natural rock arch framing a view of the river below. The Z Bend lookout and the Loop walk are also popular.
Kalbarri Skywalk
The Kalbarri Skywalk opened in 2020. Two viewing platforms project out about 25 and 17 metres beyond the rim, about 100 metres above the gorge floor, giving dramatic views.
Along the coast, cliffs such as Island Rock and Natural Bridge drop into the Indian Ocean. Whales pass between June and November.
The park is about six hours north of Perth. Spring brings colourful wildflowers to the plains.
The Nanda people are the Traditional Owners of the area. Summer temperatures in the gorges can be very high, so walks are best done early in the day.
Did You Know?
Kalbarri's gorges contain fossil tracks made by early arthropods over 400 million years ago.