What a visit involves

Karijini is in the Hamersley Range in the Pilbara, and most visits are built around its gorges: Dales, Weano, Hancock, Joffre, Knox, Kalamina and Hamersley. Dales Campground has 153 gravel sites in six areas and no drinking water; showers are at the Karijini Visitor Centre, 12 km away, for a fee. In summer the temperature often tops 40°C, and flash floods can run through the gorges, so stay out of them when there is rain in the area. Blue asbestos is present in Yampire and Wittenoom Gorges.

What permitted means for your hire

Permitted means the conditions of hire allow the camper in Karijini National Park, and the standard insurance applies while you are there. It does not reserve a vehicle or a date, and it does not cover every track nearby: the Gibb River Road, Purnululu and the Canning Stock Route are listed separately. You add the entry fee or park pass, the campground booking and the drinking water.

Questions about Karijini National Park

What does it cost to enter Karijini?

A vehicle entry fee applies to motor vehicles, and a valid WA park pass covers it. Trailers, including camper trailers and caravans, pay no entry fee. Camping is charged separately, per person per night.

Where can I camp in Karijini?

At Dales Campground, which you book up to 180 days ahead, or at Karijini Eco Retreat near Joffre Gorge, which is privately managed and charges separate fees. From April to October an overflow campground near the visitor center takes stays of one or two nights.

When is the best time to go?

Outside summer. December to April can be very hot, and November to April is the tropical cyclone season. Between April and September the gorge pools can be cold enough to cause hypothermia.