5 MUST- DOS IN KALBARRI
01 KALBARI SKYWALK
The Skywalk is top of the list. Beat the crowds and the heat and go early. Or do as we did and head out at dusk with drinks at sunset. You’ll feel like you’re floating on air as you take a thrilling walk out along two cantilevered viewing platforms that hang in mid-air 100m above the gorge.
02 NATURE’S WINDOW
Nature’s Window is one of the most photographed parts of the Coral Coast and, when you see it, you’ll understand why. It’s a picturesque but easy walk that leads to this iconic natural attraction. For keen walkers who want to continue, the 9km return Loop Hike begins at Nature’s Window. This is an impressive but challenging hike and it’s important to be prepared if you plan to walk it. Temperatures in the gorge are often 10°C higher and heat stress has resulted in fatalities on this trail, so hiking it isn’t recommended from November to March. However, there are plenty of other shorter trails.
03 THE BEACHES
Down by the coast are plenty of beaches to cool off in. At Chinaman’s Beach the river meets the sea, and it’s a calm, sheltered spot ideal for swimming. Siphon Beach is an ideal shoreline to take an early morning stroll. It’s a quiet spot with a beautiful reef break. At Jakes Beach you’ll find one of WA’S most famous remote surfing breaks. The elevation creates a natural grandstand for spectators to watch surfers and dolphins riding this world-class wave. At Wittecarra Beach south to Red Bluff is great beach fishing, with 4WD access only.
04 OFF-ROADING
For those looking for off-road adventure there are myriad tracks that lead out from River Road. Most are easy to medium grade, but if it’s been raining the tracks could get more challenging. Pick up a mud map from the Visitor Centre in town and follow the tracks towards Castle Rock and Goat Island. Head out to Murchison Station where (for a price) there’s a heap of tracks to lose yourself in. Nearby at Lucky Bay are some of the highest and most exciting dunes to drive on in WA.
05 COASTAL LOOKOUTS
For sweeping views of the Kalbarri area, drive to Meanarra lookout or head to one of the many coastal lookouts to enjoy an Indian Ocean sunset. At Pot Alley, the view south from the clifftop truly captures the rugged beauty of this coastline, while Blue Holes Beach offers one of the best snorkelling spots.