Karijini National Park

Karijini National Park is a large protected area in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region, Western Australia, about 1,400 km north of Perth. Covering 627,422 hectares, it is the state's second-largest national park. It is renowned for its ancient banded iron formations, deep gorges, waterfalls and permanent rock pools. The park protects significant geological features over 2.5 billion years old and offers extensive hiking and swimming opportunities.

Visitors can expect a rugged semi-desert landscape cut by deep gorges up to 100 metres deep with layered banded iron formations, waterfalls and clear permanent pools. The park has a network of walking trails ranging from easy lookout walks to challenging gorge scrambles requiring climbing and wading. Key areas include Dales Gorge with Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool, Weano Gorge, Hancock Gorge and Hamersley Gorge. Facilities are concentrated at the Karijini Visitor Centre and Dales and Karijini Eco Retreat campgrounds.