About this park
Kalbarri National Park surrounds the lower reaches of the Murchison River. The river has cut a magnificent 80km gorge through the red and white banded sandstone. Perched right on the cliff top the two platforms of the Kalbarri Skywalk jut out over the gorge. The views from the Skywalk are incredible.
Explore one of the many bushwalking trails that lead you down into the gorge and see the colour and splendour of the natural area.
Along the coast, wind and wave erosion have created impressive cliffs that plunge 100m to the ocean and the views up there are amazing.
Are you travelling there during spring? The wildflowers are exceptional.
At the mouth of the Murchison River is the town of Kalbarri, a thriving fishing and tourism hub. It’s a good base for you to explore the park from.
The park is great for sightseeing, picnicking and be sure to book a tour for abseiling, rafting and canoeing. There is so much to see and do, give yourself time to experience it all!
Review - From river gorges to sea cliffs
What a fabulous national park! A vast and exciting place of varied sights from the rolling sandplains to the ocean with the deep river gorges and rocky plateaus in between. The coastal section is fantastic with great vistas and beautiful but rugged beaches hidden in the caves. The coastal cliffs are numerous with Red Bluff, Pot Alley, Eagle Gorge, Shellhouse and Island rock to name a few. A varied collection of limestone and sandstone outcrops slowly yielding to the unrelenting Indian Ocean. As Molly would say, do yourselves a favour! Skeney57 – Trip Advisor
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking, swimming, surfing, fishing, paddling, kayaking, snorkelling, diving and abseiling. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Drinking water is not available in Kalbarri National Park so always carry your own supply.
Temperatures can be extreme in the summer months. It is recommended that you plan your hikes for the cooler months (May to October). When hiking, stay safe – hike early in the morning, carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour per person to avoid heat stress, wear a hat, loose clothing and sturdy footwear and apply sunscreen.
The Loop Trail is closed after 7am during the warmer months from November to March inclusive.
For overnight hikes, walk in a group of at least five experienced people - the smallest group considered self-sufficient in an emergency. Overnight groups must register before the hike either in person at Kalbarri Park Headquarters or via email. Longer/overnight hikes are not permitted during the warmer months (November to March).
Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife.
Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.
For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.
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Smartreka maps
Smartreka Maps, by WA Parks Foundation, make it easier for you to navigate your way around some of Western Australia's national parks.
Before you go, download free, geo-referenced maps of Kalbarri National Park, the west and east areas of the park to your mobile device and locate yourself without the internet. Download the Avenza Maps app from the App Store or Google Play.
Every kid in a park
The Every Kid in a Park project, by Nature Play WA, connects kids with WA's greatest assets - the amazing outdoors!
It supports families of children of all abilities in accessing and enjoying local parks, nature reserves, beaches, and national parks all around Western Australia with free resources such as an app, an activity booklet and much more.
Discover family resources for exploring Kalbarri National Park at Nature Play WA.
Activities
Abseiling
Bushwalking
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Overnight hiking
Picnicking
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Surfing
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Kalbarri National Park.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Nanda people as the Traditional Owners of Kalbarri National Park.
