Weano Gorge

Weano Gorge is a prominent gorge in Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Range of the Pilbara region, Western Australia, within the Shire of Ashburton. Carved through ancient banded iron formations over two billion years old, it is known for its narrow red-walled chasm, seasonal pools and the Handrail Pool at its base. Accessed via Weano Road, it offers Class 4 and 5 hiking trails and scenic lookouts, forming a key visitor area of the national park.

Visitors can expect a deep, narrow gorge with layered red and brown banded iron cliffs, a rocky creek bed and permanent pools including the Handrail Pool. The area is accessed via a day-use car park and walking trails ranging from an upper gorge lookout walk to a steep, handrail-assisted descent into the lower gorge. Surroundings are arid spinifex plateau with lookouts such as Oxers Lookout nearby. Activities are focused on bushwalking, scrambling, swimming in the pool when water levels permit, photography and nature viewing in a remote national park setting.