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Karijini National Park

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Karijini National Park is situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and hosts the fantastic Hamersley Range and its stunning rocky contours. You can find out about the park from the Karjini people at the Interpretive Centre, situated to the south west of the park.

From the Interpretive Centre you can head along the Joffre Falls Road, the Juna Downs Road, or the Yampire Gorge Road. There are some magnificent gorges within the Karijini National Park, as well as some fabulous lookouts and walking trails into the gorge.

Dales Gorge isn't far from the Interpretive Centre and where you will find the pretty Circular Pool and the lovely Fortescue Falls. You can walk to the Fortescue Falls from Circular Pool, as well as from a walking trail just before you get to Circular Pool. Other attractive gorges within the park include the Hamersley Gorge, the Knox Gorge from where there is a pleasant walking trail to the Red Gorge Lookout and the Rio Tinto Gorge.

For spectacular scenery head to the Oxers Lookout which offers offers views over Joffre Gorge, Hancock Gorge, Red Gorge and Weano Gorge. This is one of the best lookouts in the park, offering a spectacular view. There are two walks from here, with the more difficult trek leading to Hancock Gorge and the slightly easier walk leading to Weano Gorge.

It is also possible to drive through the small town of Wittenoom, and pass the old asbestos mines within the Wittenoom Gorge. You can also drive past the Yampire Gorge, where you can see the blue flecks of asbestos within the rock. (Please see Warning).

It is possible to camp within the Karijini National Park, at one of the basic campsites at Dales Gorge, Joffre Falls, and Weano Gorge. There is also a selection of accommodation at Wittenoom, with varying prices.

WARNING: There is still a potential health risk due to asbestos fibres in the air, from 25 years ago in particular around Wittenoom and the Wittenoom and Yampire Gorges. If you do drive through these areas it is best to keep windows closed, especially on windy days.

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