Windjana Gorge, Limestone canyon in Kimberley region, Western Australia.
Windjana Gorge is a limestone canyon in the Kimberley region where the Lennard River carved a 3.5-kilometer gorge through the Napier Range. The walls rise up to 30 meters high and span 100 meters wide.
The limestone formations date back to the Devonian period over 375 million years ago and contain marine fossils from that era. The gorge displays this long geological history through the layers visible in its walls.
The Bunuba people have deep ties to this place, where their leader Jandamarra resisted European settlers in the 1890s. This struggle continues to shape the land's meaning for the community today.
The best time to visit is from April to November during the dry season, when the Lennard River forms a series of connected pools. During this period the gorge is safe to explore as water levels remain low.
The gorge is an important habitat for freshwater crocodiles that gather in the remaining pools during the dry season. Visitors often spot these reptiles basking along the shoreline.
Location: Western Australia
Elevation above the sea: 93 m
GPS coordinates: -17.40890,124.95800
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
The Australian outback encompasses a vast territory featuring distinctive geological characteristics, including ancient sandstone formations, deep canyons, and expansive salt lakes. This region contains some of Earth's oldest landscapes, from the red monoliths of the Northern Territory to the layered rock formations of Western Australia. Visitors can explore underground settlements created as shelter from extreme temperatures, as well as impact craters dating back millions of years. The collection includes sites such as Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the Northern Territory, which represent massive red sandstone formations. Kings Canyon offers tall sandstone cliffs and gorges, while Purnululu National Park in Western Australia is known for its orange and black striped sandstone domes. Other notable locations include the Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu), rounded granite boulders in the Northern Territory, and Wolfe Creek Crater, one of the world's largest meteorite craters. Karijini National Park displays deep gorges with layered rock, while Ningaloo Reef on the western coast hosts a coral reef system. The region also contains rainforest areas such as the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland and wilderness areas in Tasmania.
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