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Karijini NP - Pilbara WA

4 canyons.

• 1A

  Hamersley Gorge

  The remote north corner of Karijini, where folded bands of red, purple, and grey ancient rock layer beneath stepped waterfalls. The Spa Pool, a jade gem sculpted into the rock, is the headline feature.

  Tom Price, WA Moderate flood
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  Hancock Gorge

  The slot canyon scene of Karijini. A metal ladder drops into a narrowing banded-iron passage, then the Spider Walk where you brace the walls above the creek, then a natural amphitheatre at Kermits Pool. Class 5 walk on the public segment; canyoneering proper continues past the rope barrier.

  Tom Price, WA Extreme flood
• 3C

  Knox Gorge

  Banded iron technical gorge with a single short rappel and swift-water swims, run mostly under commercial canyoneering permit. The public trail ends at the rim lookout.

  Tom Price, WA High flood
• 3C

  Weano and Joffre Gorges

  The headline technical descent of Karijini, combining Weano and Joffre through 100 ft red banded iron walls. The public trail to Handrail Pool is a Class 5 ladder and pool scramble. Beyond the rope barrier it is commercial canyoneering only.

  Tom Price, WA High flood