About Emma Gorge
Emma Gorge is a scenic gorge and waterfall within El Questro Wilderness Park in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Located about 110 km west of Kununurra off the Gibb River Road, it features towering red cliffs, a 65-metre droplet waterfall and a large swimming hole. Accessed via a 1.6 km walking trail, it is one of the most popular natural attractions in the Kimberley.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a 1.6 km (one way) walk through open savannah and into a narrow gorge flanked by high red sandstone cliffs. The trail is rocky and uneven with some scrambling over boulders near the end. At the gorge head is a large, clear swimming hole fed by a 65-metre single-drop waterfall. The area is natural and undeveloped except for trail markers and a car park at the trailhead. Swimming is permitted in the pool at the base of the falls.
Key highlights
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65-metre droplet waterfall at the head of the gorge
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Large natural swimming hole at the base of the falls
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1.6 km gorge walk through sandstone cliffs and savannah
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Towering red cliffs and monsoonal vegetation
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Located within El Questro Wilderness Park on the Gibb River Road
History of Emma Gorge
Emma Gorge lies within El Questro Station, a pastoral lease established in 1903 in the East Kimberley. The station operated as a cattle station for much of the 20th century before being developed as the El Questro Wilderness Park tourism operation from 1991, opening the gorge and surrounding landscapes to visitors.