Z-Bend Lookout, Scenic viewpoint in Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia

Z-Bend Lookout is a lookout on a sharp bend of the Murchison River Gorge in Kalbarri National Park, about 30 kilometres east of Kalbarri. From the platform the view takes in a section of the Tumblagooda Sandstone, a sequence of fluvial and coastal deposits over one kilometre deep. It is one of four lookouts in the park.

The gorge exposes the Tumblagooda Sandstone, a sequence of fluvial and coastal deposits more than one kilometre deep. The Murchison River cut its channel into this rock, and the sharp bend that gives the lookout its name is one result. The lookout is one of four in Kalbarri National Park.

The Nanda people have deep ties to this area within Kalbarri, with knowledge of the rocks and natural resources that visitors see today. Their stories shape how this place is understood and respected.

From the car park, a walk of about 500 metres leads to the gorge lookout, and from there a climb of about 50 metres reaches the bed of the Murchison River. Picnic seating and toilets stand next to the car park. Wear sturdy shoes and take care on the edges after rain.

The Four Ways Trail starts here and descends into the gorge for a more demanding walk. Following it down reaches the Murchison River's edge, giving visitors a deeper experience than viewing from above.