Hamersley Gorge is located in the north western part of Karijin National Park. It is a long way from the main part of the national park and access to this part of the park is free. There is a large swimming hole at Hamersley Gorge. The colours, textures and reflections of the rock make this a must see location. The Read more…
All Swimming Holes in Karijini National Park
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Fortescue Falls is a gently sloping waterfall or cascades located in Dales Gorge of Karijini National Park. The falls pass into a swimming hole which is a great place to swim on a hot day. To get to the falls you must take the Fortescue Falls Track for 400m and descend into Dales Gorge via a series of steps. Read more…
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Fern Pool is a swimming hole located in Dales Gorge of Karijini National Park. It is a 700m hike down some steps into the gorge to get to this swimming hole. You will pass Fortescue Falls along the way which is another great swimming hole. Fern Pool should is a little quieter than Fortescue Falls, there is a small waterfall Read more…
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Circular Pool is a 750m walk down into Dale Gorge from the Dales Day Use Area. This beautiful swimming hole is located at the base of a small waterfall with ferns growing out of the rocks. You can view the swimming hole from the lookout above. Circular Pool is bounded by high red cliffs on three sides which makes this Read more…
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Knox Gorge is located in Karijini National Park. A steep track leads down into the gorge where there are a number of large clear swimming holes along the creek. This is an ideal place to swim as you are surrounded by high rocky red cliffs with clear blue water. Read more…
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Handrail Pool is a swimming hole in a canyon bounded by steep walls on all sides. It is located along Weano Gorge in Karijini National Park. There is a metal handrail bolted into the rock wall to help with access to the pool, hence the name. You basically have to climb down into Handrail Pool using the handrail for support. Read more…
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Kermits Pool is a swimming hole located in a canyon at the end of the Spider Walk in Karijini National Park. The Spider Walk is so named because you need to use your arms and legs to make your way along a tight canyon, just like a spider. There are also some steel ladders you need to climb down to Read more…