Manning Gorge

Manning Gorge is a natural sandstone gorge on Manning Creek within Mt Barnett Station in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, accessed via the Gibb River Road in the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley. It is notable for its seasonal waterfall, large deep swimming hole, towering cliffs and Aboriginal rock art. Reached by a 3 km return bushwalk including a creek crossing, it is a popular dry-season visitor destination.

Visitors can expect a 3 km return bushwalk from the Mt Barnett Roadhouse camping area to the gorge, including a wade across Manning Creek (water depth varies seasonally) and a rocky track. The gorge features high sandstone cliffs, a waterfall flowing in the early dry season, a large freshwater pool for swimming, sandy banks and surrounding savannah woodland. Aboriginal rock art sites are present on rock walls. There are no built structures at the gorge itself; facilities are at the roadhouse.