Site Description / Overview

Description

Windjana Gorge rises abruptly from the wide alluvial floodplain of the Lennard River reaching up to 100 metres high. The 3.5-kilometre long gorge cuts through the limestone of the Napier Range; exposing part of an ancient barrier reef system, regarded by geologists as a classic feature of world geology. The Lennard River runs through the gorge during wet weather, receeding during the dry season forming pools of water surrounded by trees and shrubs. There are two campgrounds within the park both spacious and well maintained. The first campground is for tour operators and for those who require generators. The other quiet Campground is for people without generators. Facilities at each campground feature showers, flushing toilets and drinking water with fireplaces at the generator campground. Bring your own firewood. National Park passes do not include camping. Separate camping fees apply collected by park rangers in the evening.