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 Windjana Gorge National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Windjana Gorge National Park is in Western Australia (Australia), 1855 km northeast of Perth and 505 km east of Broome.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Windjana_Gorge_National_Park   (63 words)

  
 Windjana Gorge National Park
The gorge encompasses a 3.5km section of the Lennard River which flows in the wet but forms a series of pools in the dry season.
A ranger is based in the park and a camping ground is available with facilities including toilets, showers and fire wood.
Just 2,134 hectares in area this park offers excellent examples of the barrier reef which was formed under the ocean in the Devonian geological period.
members.westnet.com.au /web/billh/Nat_Parks/windjana_gorge.htm   (91 words)

  
 Gibb River Road Areas
Windjana Gorge National Park is 146 Km east of Derby.
Tunnel Creek National Park is 184 Km east of Derby.
Galvans Gorge is 295 Km east of Derby.
www.wamperth.tra-vel.net /buzzh3.htm   (218 words)

  
 Fitzroy Crossing
The Windjana Gorge National Park, covering an area of 2,134ha, consists of a 3.5km long gorge formed by the Lennard River, which snakes its way through an ancient limestone reef, approximately 350 million years old.
With its sheer cliffs, water and natural vegetation, Windjana Gorge offers a number of interesting walks, and the opportunity to closely examine the barrier reef which was formed under the ocean in the Devonian geological period.
This exquisite gorge has been formed by the Fitzroy River, which over the years has sliced through an ancient limestone barrier reef it is 14km long and approximately 30m high.
pacificislandtravel.com /australia/west_australia/fitzroycrossing.asp   (1342 words)

  
 Windjana Gorge Gibb River Road Tourism
The flora and fauna of the Windjana Gorge National Park is awesome and it is not unusual to sight wild cattle even, drinking at eventide from the waters holes.
Windjana Gorge National Park features a 3.5km gorge formed by the Lennard River.
Windjana Gorge’s fossil-embedded limestone walls and columns rise high into the air over rushing waters or still gorge pools according to the season.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/windjana_gorge.html   (185 words)

  
 DEVONIAN REEF NATIONAL PARKS
North from here is the Windjana Gorge National Park home to the staggering Windjana Gorge which reaches a height of about 90 metres.
Devonian Reef National Parks include three different National Parks, the Geikie Gorge National Park, the Tunnel Creek National Park and the Windjana Gorge National Park.
Geikie Gorge National Park is set around the Fitzroy River and is a short distance north east of Fitzroy Crossing.
www.australianexplorer.com /devonian_reef_national_parks.htm   (373 words)

  
 Homestay and National Park 10 Day 4WDTour Kimberley Dreams
Windjana National Park is a place known for its abundant wildlife as well as freshwater crocodiles.
Geikie Gorge National Park is situated in the Geikie Range, the gorge was formed by the Fitzroy River cutting through the Devonian "Great Barrier Reef"'.
The gorge is approximately 14km long with walls that rise up to about 30 metres high.
www.kimberleys.com.au /10day_home_np.html   (679 words)

  
 Information on the kimberley region Western Australia
The 3.5-kilometre long gorge cuts through the limestone of the Napier Range; this is part of an ancient barrier reef, which can also be seen at Geikie Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Parks.
Windjana Gorge is a 350million year old Devonian reef, the walls of Windjana Gorge rise abruptly from the wide alluvial flood plain of the Lennard River, reaching about 100 metres high in some places.
Tunnel Creek National Park is famous as a hideout used late last century by an Aboriginal leader known as Jandamarra.
www.travellingwa.com /data/watours/12286.htm   (2671 words)

  
 Kimberley Classic Sights
Continue to Geikie Gorge National Park, where the annual flooding of the Fitzroy River has created a fascinating 'bleached' effect on the gorge walls.
Journey through the King Leopold and Napier ranges to Windjana Gorge, a tranquil place rich in natural beauty and Aboriginal legend.
Travel towards the King Leopold Ranges and Mt Hart Station, both of which are part of the King Leopold National Park.
www.australiaonlinebooking.com /Kimberley/kimberley_classic_sights.htm   (1526 words)

  
 National Parks of Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of National Parks of Western Australia:
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Parks_of_Western_Australia   (81 words)

  
 wak.html
These domes can be seen by either taking a scenic flight over the area or driving into the National Park via an unsealed access road.
Fitzroy Crossing is the ideal base from which to explore Geike Gorge, a natural attraction that has been deeply cut by the Fitzroy River as it travels through the limestone formations of the Oscar and Geikie Ranges.
Access to the gorge is along a 30 kilometre track suited to four-wheel drive only and one hour should be allowed for travel on it.
www.netrez.net /broch_au_uk/wak.html   (1107 words)

  
 Derby Western Australia
Derby is the main access to the gorge country of the Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge National Park and Tunnel Creek, as well as the Buccaneer Archipelago, and offers a variety of air, land and sea tours.
The Gorges of the Gibb River are special features of most tours.
This north west coastal town was originally created as the supply centre for the prosperous cattle industry and as a deep water port to export cattle to the south and overseas markets.
holiday-wa.net /derby.htm   (957 words)

  
 Kimberley Complete (Broome to Purnululu)
As we drive to Windjana Gorge National Park, stop at Lilimooloora to discover the stories behind the old police station, including the legend of Jandamarra.
With APT, enjoy the unique wilderness experience of staying within the national park without having to 'rough it'.
A spectacular wilderness region and home to the unique Bungle Bungle Range, the park was awarded World Heritage status in 2003.
www.australiaonlinebooking.com /Kimberley/GKC11.html   (1475 words)

  
 windjana gorge national park - OneLook Dictionary Search
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 The Kimberleys Western Australia
Broome- Prison Boab Tree - Gibb River Road - Tunnel Creek - Windjana Gorge National Park.
Bird watching and crock spotting in the Windjana Gorge and some caving in Tunnel Creek before leaving the Gibb River road for our drive on sealed roads to Broome.
This leg utilises our exclusive Safari Camp within Purnululu National Park, Bungle Bungle, for two nights and accommodation at Fitzroy Crossing on the third.
www.netrez.net /broch_au_uk/wakimberleycampsaf.html   (536 words)

  
 Active Safaris - 13 Day KimberleyTour
We arrive at Windjana in plenty of time to explore this beautiful gorge, keeping an eye out for Johnston crocodiles "Unsalted" and experience an "out of this world" sunset.
Excitement mounts as we head for one of the most awe-inspiring gorges in the Kimberley, Bells Gorge.
You will also experience the magnificence of Cathedral Gorge and see Piccaninny Creek and "The Elephants".
www.ozhorizons.com.au /wa/perth/active/13daykim.htm   (1256 words)

  
 GSA Professional GeoTrip - Australia's Remote Northwest - Itinerary
Camp at Windjana Gorge National Park Campground (basic showers and toilets available).
Descend to gorge, examine back-reef facies, platform margin unconformity.
Drive along the Gibb River Road to King Leopold Range and the falls at Leopold River Gorge.
www.geosociety.org /geoVentures/professionals/2004/kimberley_itin.htm   (607 words)

  
 Trip_1_Preview.doc
The scenery was sparse woodland to the Gibb River Road from Windjana Gorge.
Kakadu National Park Day 129 - 23 June 1993 We broke camp and headed towards Kakadu National Park, about 100 kms away.
The park manager spoke to us later on in the evening when we were returning from a walk into town.
www.lulu.com /items/volume_3/156000/156578/1/preview/Trip_1_Preview.doc   (13221 words)

  
 Scenic Tours - Detailed Tour Itinerary
Pass beneath immense gorge walls and peaceful river scenery, with the opportunity to see rock wallabies and native birds.
Travel to Katherine and enjoy a guided cruise through several of the spectacular Katherine Gorge’s, a system of 13 gorges that drain the Arnhemland Plateau.
Travel to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park, a million acre Cattle Station set in the stunning outback Kimberley landscape.
www.scenictours.com /destinations/TourItinerary.aspx?ID=4665   (594 words)

  
 What's in the News: Activities: Where on Earth
Game preserves and national parks throughout the world attract visitors who want to see both the flora and the fauna.
Follow the coordinates to find the locations of some of the world’s most well known parks.
Then, match the location with the park or preserve located there.
www.witn.psu.edu /activities/whereonearth.phtml?show_id=16   (55 words)

  
 Western Australia's National Parks and Reserves
Most of WA's spectacular natural features are managed by the Department of Conservation and Land Management, and we've used our local knowledge to put together information on national parks, marine parks, reserves and State forests to help you plan your trip.
Western Australia is a vast State covering 250 million hectares of some of the most ancient landscapes you'll find anywhere in the world: rugged gorges, tropical reefs, towering forests, woodlands, white beaches and 12,500 kilometres of coastline.
Draft Interpretation Plan - Canning R. Regional Park
www.naturebase.net /national_parks   (238 words)

  
 Broome to Darwin - Darwin to Broome - Kimberleys - 8 Day - 4WD Tour
Experienced guides, meals as indicated, camping fees & equipment or dorm accommodation, National Park entry fees.
Windjana Gorge - Tunnel Creek - Gibb River Rd -Kimberley Gorges
Bungle Bungle National Park - Kununurra - Lake Argyle
www.ozmagic.homestead.com /ATWABroometoDarwin8Day.html   (526 words)

  
 Untitled Document
If you want more info on Windjana Gorge or Tunnel Creek National Parks, go to the conservation and land management website.
Windjana Gorge is 3.5kms long and cuts through Napier Range.
Just 30 k's up the road, Tunnel Creek National Park boasts the oldest cave system in WA.
www.escapewithet.com /series6/episode8/story2.htm   (555 words)

  
 Last Frontier
Cross the Oscar Range to Windjana Gorge National Park where marine fossils can be seen in the limestone walls.
Continue to Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park and cruise past the sheer sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge.
Next, enter Millstream-Chichester National Park and enjoy the oasis of sparkling pools.
www.travelbug1.com /d/2626926_30430.htm   (1129 words)

  
 Southampton College Summer Programs: Special Programs and Workshops
Areas studied will include Windjana Gorge National Park, Geike Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park (a world heritage park).
Areas studied will include the Pinnicles Desert, Kalkarri Gorge, the Shark Bay region (an area that has large shell deposits, living stromotolites and dolphins feeding in knee-deep water).
The course will be taught by Australian faculty who have been chosen for their knowledge and their genuine interest in the subject areas.
www.southampton.liunet.edu /academic/summer/1996/sumspecl.htm   (1885 words)

  
 Windjana Gorge National Park
The waters of Windjana Gorge, with a small crocodile on the rocks in the foreground.
It was carved out by the Lennard River along the Napier Range, 126 km east of Derby and 20 km off the Gibb River Road in the remote northwest of Western Australia.
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 ANTphoto.com.au
Fitzroy River Geikie Gorge NP Lawn Hill National Park
View your Order by clicking on View Order and follow the instructions.
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