Windjana Gorge National Park in King Leopold Ranges, WA — photo 1

Windjana Gorge National Park

King Leopold Ranges, WA
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CampsiteCaravansDrinking WaterBBQFire PlaceToiletsNo PetsTent Site

About this campsite

Windjana Gorge National Park, located in Western Australia, is a stunning natural attraction characterized by abrupt, towering walls that rise from the vast floodplain of the Lennard River. It features an expansive gorge, extending 3.5 kilometres, that aesthetically cuts through the Napier Range's limestone. The park is a part of an ancient barrier reef system, which is also visible at Geikie Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Parks - making it a compelling destination for nature enthusiasts as well as geology and history buffs.

Dive into the pristine charm of Windjana Gorge National Park, a natural wonder steeped in ancient history, which bears the hallmark of time through its impressive limestone formations. The park entertains visitors with its 3.5 kilometre long gorge, remarkable in its grandeur, with some walls rising to an astounding 100 metres. The gorge, carved out by the Lennard River, slices through the Napier Range, a relic of an old barrier reef which has left its mark on other sites like Geikie Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Parks. The floodplain, broad and alluvial, adds to the overall picturesque view of the park, making it a hub of landscape photography. The campground within the park is easily accessible, even by two-wheel-drive vehicles, and comes with a range of amenities. Facilities extend from generator and non-generator sites to conveniences like flushing toilets, hot and cold showers, picnic tables, wood fire rings, and rubbish bins. There's also a Telstra phone for those who wish to stay connected with the world while soaking in the tranquillity of nature. Visitors to Windjana Gorge National Park can expect an immersive experience marked by historical intrigue, phenomenal natural structures, and of course, the captivating flora and fauna indigenous to the region.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint 44km north-west of Fitzroy Crossing. Turn north onto Leopold Downs Road for 11km and take RH fork at junction, continuing 700m to campsites.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Public Phone
Toilets
Hot Showers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
No Pets

Other Features

Self registration and fee payment station
Photo Opportunity
Park Use Fee
National Park
Generators Allowed
Dry Access Only
Fire Place
Boil or treat bore water before drinking
Unknown feature
Walking
Long Rig
Collecting firewood is not permitted. Do not bring wood.

Location

Windjana Gorge National ParkLeopold Downs Road, King Leopold Ranges, WA, 6728

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Leopold Downs Road

King Leopold Ranges, WA 6728

Windjana Gorge National Park