Kalbarri

Kalbarri's rugged coastline Kalbarri is situated at the mouth of the Murchison River in the heart of its own spectacular National Park. It is one of the most scenic and popular holiday destinations in Western Australia and the coast around Kalbarri is dotted with wrecks of old dutch sailing ships which met their untimely end on the treacherous local reefs.

This area is also historically significant in that it is regarded as the site where the earliest known European settlers (two young Dutch seamen marooned for their involvement in the Batavia mutiny) were put ashore. Now-a-days Kalbarri is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in Western Australia. Hawkshead Lookout

Kalbarri National Park, covering an area of 183,000 hectares is a bushwalkers paradise. It boasts magnificent rugged sea cliffs, dramatic river gorges and extraordinary wildflowers. Part of the park includes the Murchison River Gorge.

Stretching for 84 km the gorge is 150 metres deep at its deepest point and the view is breathtaking. Access is from Kalbarri Road and while you are there don't miss Nature's Window which is a large natural rock arch carved by winds over millions of years. It provides panoramic views of the river and the National Park. See the Conservation and Land Management rangers for details on bush trails that are open to the public. Chinaman's Beach

This area is also legendary for fishing from the beach, the rocks or from a boat. Fisheries W.A. have introduced new bag and size limits to protect various species from over fishing so see the staff at the Tourist Bureau for details.

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Home Page Contact Us Travel Tips Map of WA Links Sea Rescue Disclaimer Kalbarri Accommodation Tour Operators Other Services	Kalbarri is situated at the mouth of the Murchison River in the heart of its own spectacular National Park. It is one of the most scenic and popular holiday destinations in Western Australia and the coast around Kalbarri is dotted with wrecks of old dutch sailing ships which met their untimely end on the treacherous local reefs. This area is also historically significant in that it is regarded as the site where the earliest known European settlers (two young Dutch seamen marooned for their involvement in the Batavia mutiny) were put ashore. Now-a-days Kalbarri is one of the most sought after holiday destinations in Western Australia. Kalbarri National Park, covering an area of 183,000 hectares is a bushwalkers paradise. It boasts magnificent rugged sea cliffs, dramatic river gorges and extraordinary wildflowers. Part of the park includes the Murchison River Gorge. Stretching for 84 km the gorge is 150 metres deep at its deepest point and the view is breathtaking. Access is from Kalbarri Road and while you are there don't miss Nature's Window which is a large natural rock arch carved by winds over millions of years. It provides panoramic views of the river and the National Park. See the Conservation and Land Management rangers for details on bush trails that are open to the public. This area is also legendary for fishing from the beach, the rocks or from a boat. Fisheries W.A. have introduced new bag and size limits to protect various species from over fishing so see the staff at the Tourist Bureau for details.