Charles Knife Canyon & Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park, WA

Charles Knife Canyon & Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park, WA

Ningaloo Coast-- World Heritage Area

Part 1-- Yardie Creek & Gorge, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/yardie-creek-gorge-cape-range-national.html

Part 2-- Mandu Mandu Gorge, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/mandu-mandu-gorge-cape-range-national.html

Part 3-- Ningaloo Reef Cruise, Ningaloo Coast, WA
http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/ningaloo-reef-cruise-ningaloo-coast-wa.html

Part 4-- Badjirrajirra Walk, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/badjirrajirra-walk-cape-range-national.html

Part 5-- Charles Knife Canyon & Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park, WA
http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/charles-knife-canyon-shothole-canyon.html

Ningaloo Coast-- World Heritage Area

*Exmouth is the base town of the Australia's World Heritage Area Ningaloo Coast. It's on the tip of the North West Cape in Western Australia, 1,270 km north of Perth and 3,370 km southwest of Darwin.

*Located at north and west of Exmouth is 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world. Annual gatherings of whale sharks occur at Ningaloo Coast, which is home to numerous marine species, among them a wealth of sea turtles.

*On land the site features an extensive karst system, canyons and network of underground caves. Cape Range National Park, included in the World Heritage Area, features several hike trails and lookouts offering spectacular views over the range, canyons, Ningaloo Reef and Exmouth Gulf.

Charles Knife Canyon, Cape Range National Park

*Road end car park (22°05'47.7"S 113°59'46.4"E).

*Charles Knife Canyon can be combined with Badjirrajirra Walk, Shothole Canyon and Pebble Beach in a day trip.

*Charles Knife Canyon is located at the eastern part of Cape Range National Park. It is accessed via Charles Knife Road, 21km south of Exmouth off Minilya-Exmouth Road. The mostly gravel road follows the razor-backed ridges of the range and provides breathtaking downward views into the stark, multi-colored gorges. There are several lookout points that provide fantastic photo opportunities. It's 11km driving from Minilya-Exmouth Road turnoff to the road end car park.

Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park

*Road end car park (22°03'53.1"S 114°00'39.1"E).

*Shothole Canyon can be combined with Charles Knife Canyon, Badjirrajirra Walk and Pebble Beach in a day trip.

*Shothole Canyon is located at the eastern part of Cape Range National Park. It is accessed via Shothole Canyon Road, 14km south of Exmouth off Minilya-Exmouth Road. Shothole Canyon was named after the shot holes left by seismographic charge explosions during oil searches in the Cape Range during the 1950s. The gravel road follows the base of Shothole Canyon, offering close up examination of the colorful, fossil laden rock layers of the sheer canyon walls. At the end of the 12km road, there is a picnic area and short walking trail.

Badjirrajirra Walk, Cape Range National Park, WA

Badjirrajirra Walk, Cape Range National Park, WA

Ningaloo Coast-- World Heritage Area

Part 1-- Yardie Creek & Gorge, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/yardie-creek-gorge-cape-range-national.html

Part 2-- Mandu Mandu Gorge, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/mandu-mandu-gorge-cape-range-national.html

Part 3-- Ningaloo Reef Cruise, Ningaloo Coast, WA
http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/ningaloo-reef-cruise-ningaloo-coast-wa.html

Part 4-- Badjirrajirra Walk, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/badjirrajirra-walk-cape-range-national.html

Part 5-- Charles Knife Canyon & Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park, WA
http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/charles-knife-canyon-shothole-canyon.html

Ningaloo Coast-- World Heritage Area

*Exmouth is the base town of the Australia's World Heritage Area Ningaloo Coast. It's on the tip of the North West Cape in Western Australia, 1,270 km north of Perth and 3,370 km southwest of Darwin.

*Located at north and west of Exmouth is 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world. Annual gatherings of whale sharks occur at Ningaloo Coast, which is home to numerous marine species, among them a wealth of sea turtles.

*On land the site features an extensive karst system, canyons and network of underground caves. Cape Range National Park, included in the World Heritage Area, features several hike trails and lookouts offering spectacular views over the range, canyons, Ningaloo Reef and Exmouth Gulf.

Badjirrajirra Walk, Cape Range National Park

*Car Park (22°05'26.9"S 114°00'35.6"E).

*Badjirrajirra walk can be combined with Charles Knife Canyon, Shothole Canyon and Pebble Beach in a day trip.

*Charles Knife Road is located at the eastern part of Cape Range National Park, 21km south of Exmouth off Minilya-Exmouth Road. Badjirrajirra Loop Trail begins at the Thomas Carter Lookout, off Charles Knife Road. This is an 8km, 3 hours loop trail that is often rough and requires moderate to high level of fitness. The trail traverses the top of the Cape Range and winds its way through rocky gullies, small gorges and open bushland. The walk also offers views of Shothole Canyon and Exmouth Gulf.

Ningaloo Reef Cruise, Ningaloo Coast, WA

Ningaloo Reef Cruise, Ningaloo Coast, WA

Ningaloo Coast-- World Heritage Area

Part 1-- Yardie Creek & Gorge, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/yardie-creek-gorge-cape-range-national.html

Part 2-- Mandu Mandu Gorge, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/mandu-mandu-gorge-cape-range-national.html

Part 3-- Ningaloo Reef Cruise, Ningaloo Coast, WA
http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/ningaloo-reef-cruise-ningaloo-coast-wa.html

Part 4-- Badjirrajirra Walk, Cape Range National Park, WA

http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/badjirrajirra-walk-cape-range-national.html

Part 5-- Charles Knife Canyon & Shothole Canyon, Cape Range National Park, WA
http://jeffchentramp.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/charles-knife-canyon-shothole-canyon.html

Ningaloo Coast-- World Heritage Area

*Exmouth is the base town of the Australia's World Heritage Area Ningaloo Coast. It's on the tip of the North West Cape in Western Australia, 1,270 km north of Perth and 3,370 km southwest of Darwin.

*Located at north and west of Exmouth is 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world. Annual gatherings of whale sharks occur at Ningaloo Coast, which is home to numerous marine species, among them a wealth of sea turtles.

Ningaloo Reef Cruise, Ningaloo Coast

*Ningaloo Reef Cruise can be combined with Yardie Creek Walk Trail and Mandu Mandu Gorge in a day trip.

*Coral viewing tour is a popular trip for visitors. This is an one-hour glass bottom boat tour for coral viewing over the world heritage Ningaloo Reef. It's the perfect way to experience all the wonderful fish and different coral formations without having to get in the water. The tour can be combined with the nearby Yardie Creek & Gorge trails (2km, 1 hours return).