About Cathedral Gorge
Cathedral Gorge is a large natural amphitheatre within the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Kimberley region, Western Australia, about 100 km north of Halls Creek. Enclosed by towering sheer sandstone walls, it forms a spacious cavern renowned for its dramatic acoustics and seasonal waterfall. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, it is notable for its beehive-shaped domes and 350-million-year-old sandstone geology.
Visitors guide
Visitors walk a 2 km return sandy trail from the Piccaninny car park through spinifex, beehive domes and dry creek beds to enter a vast enclosed gorge with high orange-red sandstone walls forming a natural amphitheatre. Inside, a seasonal waterfall drops into a small pool, acoustics amplify sound, and shaded rock surfaces offer respite from heat. The setting is remote, arid and quiet, with opportunities for sightseeing, photography and short nature walks.
Key highlights
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Vast natural amphitheatre with towering sheer sandstone walls
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Remarkable natural acoustics inside the gorge
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Seasonal waterfall and pool at the gorge head
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Surrounding beehive-shaped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range
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2 km return walking trail through distinctive Kimberley landscape