Wunnamurra Gorge

Location: Mt Elizabeth Station, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Best Time to Visit: May – September (Dry Season)

Walking trail: (for hiking trails only, please delete for other free experiences) Grade X | Xkm return hike | X hour return / loop / one-way

Tucked away on the half-million-acre Mt Elizabeth Station along Western Australia’s legendary Gibb River Road, Wunnamurra Gorge is one of the Kimberley’s best-kept secrets. Far less crowded than better-known stopovers, this untouched oasis delivers a true outback adventure complete with rugged 4WD tracks, tranquil rock pools, dramatic cascading waterfalls, and ancient Indigenous Wandjina rock art hidden in the escarpment walls.

The Adventure: What to Expect

Getting to Wunnamurra Gorge is part of the thrill. From the Mt Elizabeth Homestead, you’ll tackle an exhilarating 10–12 km low-range 4WD track designed for high-clearance vehicles. Once at the parking area, a marked 2 km bushwalk (following white-painted rocks along the river) guides you down to the gorge.

• Upper Pools & Lookouts: Take in sweeping views of the Barnett River system before resting in natural sandstone dip pools at the top of the gorge.
• The Main Swimming Hole: Using caution, descend via ladder access into a shaded cavern featuring a plunge pool fed by a seasonal waterfall.
• Ancient Wandjina Rock Art: Explore the lower rock faces and overhangs to view sacred, centuries-old Wandjina art sites. 

Essential Visitor Information

• Passes: Day passes and station vehicle permit ($15 per vehicle as at August 2026) must be registered at the Mt Elizabeth Station Homestead prior to driving the track.
• Vehicle Requirement: Strictly high-clearance 4WD with low-range capability.
• Facilities: No facilities at the gorge site. Pack out all rubbish, bring adequate water, sturdy walking shoes, and emergency communication gear.
• Where to Stay: Camping ground facilities, outcamp rooms, and homestead accommodation with station meals are available at Mt Elizabeth Station.  

DANGER: Sheer cliffs and waterfalls. One slip could be fatal—serious injury or death may result from walking near the edge. Keep to the track. Supervise children closely.

Activities

• Hiking
• Walking
• Photography
• Swimming

Facilities

• Walking trail