Is the road from Karratha to Karijini sealed?
Unsealed roads The road to the Karijini Visitors Centre and Dales gorge are sealed; the road to the Karijini Eco retreat is sealed except for the last 3kms.
How many days do you need at Karijini?
You can see the main sights in three days, but you’ll need five to explore more extensively. Allow yourself enough time to travel between gorges and start early to avoid the heat. There are no petrol stations within Karijini so it’s essential to bring ample fuel for travel within the park.
What is the best time to visit Karijini?
The ideal time to visit Karijini National Park is during Australia’s late autumn, winter and early spring. The days are warm but the nights are cold. The water in the gorge pools can be very cold between April and September.
What should I do in Karijini for 3 days?
Karijini National Park: 3 Day Ultimate Guide
- So why should you visit Karijini National Park?
- Pre Trip Information.
- Day 1: Mount Bruce and Hamersley Gorge.
- Day 2: Weano Gorge, Hancock Gorge, Joffrey Falls and Knox Gorge.
- Day 3: Dales Gorge including Circular Pool, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool.
Can you get to Karijini 2WD?
The roads can get quite corrugated and bumpy at times. So if you take the roads slow and drive carefully, you will be fine to visit Karijini in a standard 2WD car (and many people do!), you will definitely be more comfortable in a 4WD vehicle.
Do you need a 4×4 for karijini?
You do not need a 4WD to get around in Karijini National Park. A 4wd may be more comfortable when driving over the corrugated roads but 2WD access is possible. Do not take the unsealed road between Eco Resort and the Visitor Centre, this requires a high clearance 4wd as the track is in bad condition.
Do you need a four wheel drive to go to Karijini?
You do not need a 4WD to visit Karijini, but a 4WD is definitely recommended! The roads are all unsealed red gravel. They are graded twice a year, and the condition of the roads depends on how recently they have been graded. The roads can get quite corrugated and bumpy at times.
What is the closest town to Karijini National Park?
Karijini National Park is very remote and is located about 1400km north of Perth. About 60km from the park entrance, Tom Price is the closest town to Karijini.
Is there a bus from Karratha to Karijini?
There is no direct connection from Karratha to Karijini National Park. However, you can take the bus to South Hedland Shopping Centre, take the bus to Auski Roadhouse, then take the taxi to Karijini National Park. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Karijini National Park.
Which is the best way to get to Karijini from Perth?
Karratha is also well serviced by Qantas and Virgin with multiple flights a day from Perth. Hire a car or camper in Karratha and continue the journey to Karijini from there, Avis, Hertz and Thrifty operate in Karratha, you can hire a camper with COK Campers or a private charter with Pilbara 4WD Charters to make the journey even more comfortable.
Where can you camp in Karijini National Park?
You can also hire a camper at Exmouth Camper Hire, spend some time camping at the stunning Cape Range National Park on the Ningaloo coast and continue the journey to Karijini via Karratha or Nanutarra.
How big is the Karijini National Park in WA?
History Covering an area of approximately 628,000 hectares, Karijini is the second largest national park in WA and was formed over two billion years ago. The atmosphere contained much less oxygen and the only forms of life were simple iron and silica-rich bacteria and algae.