Windjana Gorge

Windjana Gorge, located off the Gibb River Road several hours drive east of Broome in Western Australia, is a wonderful location rich in geology and native wildlife. It has been protected as a National Park since 1971 and covers an area of approximately 2000 Hectares.

The gorge is approximately 3.5 kilometres long and has formed as the Lennard River has cut through the Napier Mountain Range. The gorge walls are spectacular, steep and reach a height of 100 metres.

The deep fertile soil which lines the river supports a variety of tall trees including native figs, paper barks and the leichardt tree. The trees and availability of water also support a variety of wildlife including water birds, corellas, fruit bats and literally hundreds of fresh water crocodiles which can be seen in abundance.

During the wet season the Lennard flows through the gorge and it is inaccessible, during the dry season the river stops flowing and forms a number of deep waterholes, which, despite the presence of the fresh water crocodile are fantastic for swimming (Fresh water Crocodile are not considered dangerous unless you are fish! WARNING, do not swim where Salt Water Crocodiles live – they can live in fresh and salt water and will eat you!)

The geology of the gorge is considered important as the sheer walls of the gorge uncover literally millions of years in sedimentary time and exposes what was once a giant coral reef.

Travel Australia’s 6 and 9 day 4wd Kimberley tours both visit Windjana Gorge, the tours operate from April to October each year. For more information on these tours please go to:

There is plenty to do at Windjana Gorge including swimming, hiking, camping, photography and nature observation.

There are 2 established walks at Windjana Gorge, the 500 metre Bandingan Rock walk, Bandingan Rock is located next to a large pool in the gorge where there is a population of around 70 Freshwater Crocodiles. And the more challenging Gorge Walk, which is a 7 kilometre walk which takes you along the full length of the gorge and back.

Get into Windjana gorge on one of the Kimberly tours offered by Travelwild Australia.

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Kimberley 4WD Tours

Travel wild Australia offers 6 and 9 day Kimberley 4WD Tours designed for fit active people. The tours operate between Broome and Darwin in North Western Australia.

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