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Top Things to do in Western Australia
Things to do in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Canyons
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
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1. Hancock Gorge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null
This hike was tough. During the challenging hike we visited Hancock Gorge, Spider Walk and Kermit Pool. Sometimes the trail goes steeply downhill, there are natural steps and some loose rocks. We also had to climb down or horizontal through the narrow gorge. Everything was included. The hike was quite adventures and part of it difficult. It is not a problem if you are fit and sure-footed. Good shoes and enough water are necessary and don't forget your swimming gear. The hike was amazing.
2. Adcock Gorge
3. Echidna Chasm
4. Geikie Gorge National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Extending more than seven miles in length, this deep gorge was formed by the mighty Fitzroy River.
Reviewed By Contenttravellers03
Wow, wow, wow, the Geikie Gorge is just spectacular. What can I say you just have to go and see it! The scenery is sensational, seeing crocodiles in their own habitat is so good, the colours, the rock formations, the wildlife, it is all amazing. A must do!!!!
5. Emma Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By loveindo - Broome, Australia
Access in to Emma Gorge is along a short track where this year 2 shallow stretches of water had to be crossed to reach the Resort parking area. Emma Gorge Resort is part of El Questro Wilderness Park & boasts lovely gardens , glamping tents & luxury accommodation as well as Emmas Restaurant & a pool. Casual dining, coffee & snacks available as well as souvenirs. Plenty of parking & nice clean public toilets. There is a reasonably easy start to the challenging Gorge walk where the creek is crossed in several places & some climbing is involved but as long as you tackle it with decent walking shoes & plenty of drinking water people of any age & reasonable fitness should manage. Turquoise pool is easy enough to reach & swimming is possible here. The rest of the walk to the waterfall is only a little bit further on. The towering cliffs surround this chilly waterhole that rarely sees much sunshine. After a fairly dry wet season the waterfall was still running, only a narrow stream, but running none the less. Lots of people were braving a swim in the cool pool but it is actually a nice spot to just sit for a while before heading back down to the resort. The return walk seemed a little less daunting somehow. But icy cool water provided on the verandah of the resort & lush green grass to loll on for a while saw us recovering quickly enough.
6. Charles Knife Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By Susannewaoz - Perth, Australia
Loved the majestic valleys. Took so many photos. This would be a hikers delight but take 3 litres of water and sunscreen. There is no shade unless you climb under a bush. One feels on top of the world. From Thomas Carter lookout one can see the Indian Ocean and the Exmouth Gulf
7. Weano Gorge (Handrail Pool)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null
The lovely hike to the handrail pool with beautiful reflections is worth to do it. The walk is moderate and we saw many impressive old rock formations. That's what Karijini NP makes special. The scenery is unique and amazing
8. Knox Gorge
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By JanineP40 - Red Deer, Canada
We took the easy drive over from Joffre to look at Knox Gorge and it was equally as stunning. The route down to the gorge was open but it was very hot and we chose to view from the lookout.
9. Hamersley Gorge
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By EdiBa683 - Switzerland, null
It was our last short hike at Karijini, and it was great. After a moderate hike down the hill some of us enjoyed a refreshing swim in the awesome pool. To slide down the rocks was fun. To swim through the narrow gorge was fascinating.
10. Shothole Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By AntonNoles - Robe, Australia
Had a drive from Exmouth whilst Caravanning and so glad we took the time to do so. The views from a creek bed winding about 9ks into a Canyon was a wonderful start to the day
