Best trails in Kennedy Range National Park

The trail is well marked as required due to its rocky nature; it is well defined on a sandy base but frequently changes to rock hopping. After a sandy start, the trail enters a rock strewn creek bed that is followed until the trail splits left and right. The left trail, following the yellow markers, is advertised as the easier trail and enters into the left hand gorge. There is rock hopping and some minor climbing required but the trail is quite easily traversed. This trail has very...

The trail is well defined in the flatter sections and well-marked over the rocky areas. The trail commences at Temple Gorge Campground, initially on the trail joining the campground and Drapers Gorge Carpark, then branches off to the left onto the Escarpment Trail. The first 300m is relatively flat on a crushed rock and sand base. The trail then climbs up the side of the gorge before flattening out again until it makes its way following the seasonal (dry) creek bed. A steady climb ensues,...

A trail from the main parking area out to Honeycomb Gorge and Sunrise View Lookout. The trail is narrow, predominately crushed rock, but well defined and marked. It is generally flat going with occasional dips into washaways and passes over small rises. The entire trail, apart from Honeycomb Gorge, is in the direct sun - no shade from the low scrub - so the time of day and carrying sufficient drinking water are important considerations. The trail affords a great view of the Kennedy Range...

This walk takes you deep into a gorge that cuts through the Kennedy Range, which is a vast sandstone plateau that's been uplifted and eroded over millions of years. You'll need good shoes and a bit of bushwalking experience for this one, as it involves navigating narrow rock ledges and steep, loose slopes. The region is part of the Pilbara, where you'll find incredible ancient landscapes and native flora like mulga and snappy gums, as well as wildlife like kangaroos. Parking is available at...

It is well defined and clearly marked where it crosses rocky areas. The first 700 to 800m is relatively flat on a crushed rock and sand base. The trail then goes steeply left up the side of the gorge and some careful travel along cliff edges is required before it flattens out again. The trail then follows the creek bed and crosses from side to side several times - rock hopping. There are several deep depressions, caused by flowing water when it occurs, and associated plunge pools. As the head...

This remote desert trek requires a high level of self-reliance to navigate significant rock scrambling and steep slopes in extreme heat. You must carry at least four litres of water per person, as there is no drinking water available, and the radiant heat from the sandstone walls can be dangerous. The expansive circuit travels through the heart of Kennedy Range National Park, which the local Inggarda people know as Mundatharrda. Witness millions of years of geological history written in the...