About this place
Explore Draper's Gorge along the walk trail starting at Draper's Gorge parking area to see the interesting features including the waterholes, waterfalls and wild flowers - all of which are seasonal, and at their best after the winter rains.
Walk up the Escarpment Trail for a spectacular bird's eye view.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
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Bronwyn Wells
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Draper's Gorge
Bronwyn Wells
Waterhole at the end of Drapers Gorge
Parking area and the start of Draper's Gorge Trail
Draper's Gorge viewed from the Escarpment Trail
Facilities
Toilet
Activities
Bushwalking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Draper's Gorge.
Traditional Owners
Yinggarda people are recognised and acknowledged as the traditional owners of Kennedy Range National Park.