Mushroom Rock is at the coastal part of the Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia. This section of the coastline is spectacularly adorned by red-streaked sandstone cliffs, coloured by the rich iron content in the stone. One of several destinations along a short strip of the coastline, Mushroom Rock is connected to Rainbow Valley with … Read more
Red Bluff is a prominent red sandstone point near Kalbarri and is part of the Kalbarri National Park. The red sandstone is unique on the coastline as most of the coast here is of limestone. The limestone has weathered away and exposed the iron-rich sandstone cliffs. Red Bluff was a landmark for early Dutch explorers, … Read more
Grandstand and Shellhouse are a couple of a few destinations along the Kalbarri National Park coastal cliffs , beautiful red sandstone weathered by the ocean and wind. Grandstand is accessed directly with a brown sign directing you to it. From the parking area, Grandstand is close and can be seen more or less straight away. … Read more
Island Rock is a solitary ‘sea stack’ along the Kalbarri National Park Coastal Cliffs . It was once part of the shoreline, however, after erosion from the seas, wind and rain, the layers of sandstone rock has become separated. Island Rock, one of many brown sign destinations to see along the coast, is near the … Read more
Natural Bridge is a rock formation that has been weathered away on the Kalbarri coastline and still attached forming a bridge to the rock stack. Kalbarri National Park coastal cliffs has a few scenic brown sign destinations, including the similar Island Rock . It is similar in that it formed the same way but it … Read more
Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia is on the Coral Coast region at the lower reaches of the Murchison River. The Kalbarri National Park inland gorge locations are accessed only during the day and require a vehicle permit. They are mainly of the Murchison River Gorge with lookouts, scenic views and walks. Coastal Locations Unlike … Read more
Pot Alley is a scenic destination along the Kalbarri National Park Coastal Cliffs with a gorge cut into the red sandstone cliffs of the coastline. Pot Alley is one of two close gorge views with Eagle Gorge being close to where Pot Alley is. The two destinations have different vistas with the lookout for Pot … Read more
The Z Bend lookout and trail are at the Murchison River Gorge, a part of the Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia. Z Bend is being upgraded with the Kalbarri Skywalk so we were unable to visit it when we were there. It will consist of two platforms extending out 25 metres from the edge … Read more
Nature’s Window is a rock formation creating a framed view of Murchison River below and the main drawcard to the popular Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia. The rock formation is a short walk from the car park for it, about 1 kilometre return. The path is paved the whole way. The canyon around Murchison … Read more
Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia is on the Coral Coast region at the lower reaches of the Murchison River. The Murchison River sets the most iconic features of the national park, in particular, Nature’s Window. Z Bend was being upgraded while we were visiting so it couldn’t be accessed, but this too will be … Read more
