This 30km return trek (two to three days) from the southern car park to a remote and pristine gorge is best suited for experienced hikers. There are plenty of opportunities for further exploration in the upper gorge. Take plenty of water and go early in the season. You must register at the visitor centre first.


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2.62 MILES

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2. Cathedral Gorge

3.72 MILES

Aptly named, this immense and inspiring circular cavern is an easy 2km (return) stroll from the southern car park.

3. Purnululu National Park

6.43 MILES

Looking like a packet of half-melted Jaffas, World Heritage Purnululu is home to the incredible ochre and black striped 'beehive' domes of the Bungle…

4. Kungkalanayi Lookout

6.52 MILES

Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular from this hill near Three Ways. Mobile-phone reception from the top.

5. Echidna Chasm

7.5 MILES

Look for tiny bats high on the walls above this palm-fringed, extremely narrow gorge in the northern park. The entrance is fringed by Livistona palms…