06:30
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Check out of Tom Price Tourist Park
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07:00
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Drive to Karijini Eco Retreat in Karijini National Park [approx. 1hr]
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Getting there:
- Head South out of town past the big ruck on the Tom Price-Paraburdoo Road and follow this road for 10km.
- Turn left onto Karijini Drive and continue for 34km.
- Turn left at the Marandoo Mine, go over the railway track, and follow this road for another 6km.
- Turn left at Banjima Road West into the Karijini National Park.
- Continue for 26km.
Note - approximately 2km in you will need to stop and purchase your Nationals Parks Pass ($11 for the vehicle) unless you have pre-purchased it online. Your pass should be displayed on your vehicle’s dashboard for the duration of your visit.
- When you get to the end of the sealed road continue for 3km on the unsealed road then turn right into Karijini Eco Retreat.
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08:00
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Drop your luggage at Karijini Eco Retreat (check-in is after 2pm).
Prepare for a day trip to Oxer & Junction Lookouts, Hancock Gorge, Kermits Pool, Knox Gorge, Joffre Gorge and Joffre Falls/
Take this time to have a snack you have pre-prepared.
What to bring:
Good walking shoes, swim wear, towels, water, camera, etc.
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08:30
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Drive to Oxer & Junction Lookout [approx. 40mins]
At Junction Pool Lookout, Weano Gorge, Hancock Gorge and Red Gorge all meet at a viewing platform that is extremely spectacular.
Oxer Lookout offers breathtaking panoramic views of four amazing gorges. The lookout stands at the junction of the Joffre Gorge, Weano Gorge, Red Gorge and Hancock Gorge.
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09:15
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Walk down into Hancock Gorge [approx. 45mins each way]
What To Expect
Class 5 Walks: High Activity Level
These trails are difficult and a high level of fitness and agility is required.
Follow the track to Hancock Gorge, down the ladder, and through to the Amphitheatre. From here go through the Spider Walk to Kermits Pool.
Signage along the track is minimal but there is no room for error as the track goes in one location.
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12:00
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Drive Oxer Lookout to Knox Gorge [approx. 45min]
Heading back to the Banjima West sealed road turn left and follow the road for approximately 2km.
Turn left and follow the road for 6km to Knox Gorge.
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12:45
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Stop for a spot of lunch at Knox Gorge Lookout.
There are plenty of rocks under the shady trees to stop for a bite to eat, however the closest toilet facilities are located at Karijini Eco Retreat.
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14:00
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Depart Knox Gorge for Joffre Gorge which is home to the spectacular Joffre Falls lookout [approx. 15mins]
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14:15
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At Joffre Falls Lookout take the rock steps down to view this spectacular curved waterfall.
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14:45
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Depart Joffre Falls Lookout and return to the Karijini Eco Retreat for a few drinks and to watch the sunset.
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19:00
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A dinner reservation has been made for you at the Karijini Eco Retreat Restaurant before you retire to your glamping tent underneath the dark skies of the Pilbara.
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