HAMMERSLEY RANGE (KARIJINI)

This is Western Australia's second largest National Park but it by far the most visually interesting.

Located between Auski, Wittenoom and Tom Price, the park holds some of the most spectacular gorges you will ever see. The formations were laid down over 500 million years ago and the range extends for nearly 320 kilometres.
 

Francis Gregory explored the area in 1861 and named the range after after his friend Edward Hamersley.

Camp sites are available in the park. Savannah campsite is at the eastern end of the park and Dales Gorge (more easily accessible) is near the eastern end.

Be very careful when exploring the gorges as there have been two recent deaths and some serious injuries when people have slipped and fallen.

If you are in the area THIS IS A MUST SEE to put on your list. The roads in the park are unsealed and corrugated but the scenery is like nothing else in Australia. It is a very special place.

The Auski Roadhouse has a 40 site caravan facility and is an alternative base if you do not want to stay in the National Park. Auski can be contacted on 08 9176 6988.

Knox Gorge

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