EXPLORE THE GIBB RIVER ROAD
SELF-GUIDE 4WD TOURS
With a selection of day trips easily accessible from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge, you’ll be able to create an itinerary that is jam-packed and full of adventure.
Please exercise caution and research each hike extensively before you begin. Be aware that many areas along the Gibb River Road are home to crocodiles.
Mount Hart Surrounds
BARKER POOL
South of the homestead is Barker Pool, perfect for those looking for a lengthy swim. Barker Pool is a long and deep section of the Barker River
The banks of Barker River also provide the perfect spot for a picnic or wildlife spotting, if swimming isn’t for you.
10 minute drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
MATTHEW GORGE
(DAWUNGUMEN MINDI)
Matthew Gorge (previously known as Dolerite Gorge) is a beautiful grade 4 hike. There are plenty of pools to cool off in, however, the most magnificent is the main swimming hole, an hour from the main car park. This Gorge also has a delightful creek, meandering through the black rocks and cliffs of the gorge, with dozens of shady, small pools, rapids and waterfalls.
10 minute drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
ANNIE’S CREEK (MAYAL MINDI)
A pleasant picnic spot with a short hike amongst nature include an easy creek crossing where you can view a boab tree entwined with a strangler fig. Culturally significant as Aboriginals would congregate here for celebrations.
15 minute drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
East from Mount Hart
LENNARD RIVER GORGE
The road to Lennard River Gorge is for experienced 4WD owners. The red rocks of the gorge provide a stunning backdrop for this 3km hike. If you’re looking to step off the well-trodden tourist trail, this hike is for you!
The best time to visit is just after wet season as you’ll be awestruck by the spectacular waterfall as it cascades into the gorge below. Most of the hike is in direct sunlight, making a dip in the water a must-do. Enjoy the local flora and fauna and immerse yourself in what the Kimberley has to offer.
1 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
BELL GORGE (DALMANYI)
A beautiful location for a swim, hike or for avid photographers. Soak up the dramatic scenery of this easy hike and enjoy a swim in and around the waterfall.
4WD access depends on the weather and is most accessible from May to October. Please check the conditions prior to departure.
2 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge.
ADCOCK GORGE
Adcock Gorge is a picturesque gorge and a truly magical swimming spot accessible with a 4WD. Adcock Gorge is one of the lesser-known Kimberley Gorges along the Gibb River Road, simply stunning and well worth the trip.
From the car park, it is a short, uneven 0.6km hike to the gorge. You’ll cross a lily pond and venture over some boulders before reaching the beautiful waterfall and clear, deep green pool to swim in.
2 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
GALVANS GORGE
Galvan’s Gorge is an extremely accessible swimming spot, located just 1km off the Gibb River Road. This popular gorge features a small waterfall that flows into a horseshoe-shaped pool. You’ll find ancient boab trees and other native Australian flora and fauna in and around the gorge.
The trail is relatively easy and great for people of most ages and fitness capabilities. Allow a couple of hours to explore and relax while taking in the magnificent landscape.
2.5 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
MANNING GORGE
Manning Gorge has everything you need for a fantastic day out. Explore the picturesque scenery with a beautiful hike to a cascading waterfall, while being rewarded with incredible rock formations and a refreshing swim.
After your swim, relax and refresh beneath ancient boabs, enjoy a delicious picnic or spend the day floating in the pristine, crystal-clear water. Throughout the gorge you also have the opportunity to find ancient Aboriginal art.
2.5 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
West fromMount Hart
WINDJANA GORGE (BANDILNGAN)
The 3.5km Windjana Gorge was once part of an ancient coral reef, making it a truly spectacular place to explore. During the dry season, the Lennard River forms pools surrounded by gorgeous trees and unique shrubs. It may sound like a good place for a dip, however, be weary of freshwater crocs.
There are walking trails in the area where you can spot local wildlife such as fruit bats and corellas in the trees along the water's edge. You’ll be in awe of the fossilised marine life in the limestone walls of the gorge.
2 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge
TUNNEL CREEK (DIMALURRU)
A truly unique wonder of the Kimberley region. Water has carved a large tunnel through the limestone of the Napier Range, measuring a staggering 20m high and 15m wide in some parts! It is estimated that 350 million years ago this was part of an ocean reef system.
Sunlight spills into the cathedral-like cavern with a sense of eerie mystique. Stalactite formations hang from the cave, adding to the formation.
While walking through the 750m tunnel, you’ll travel from one side of the Napier Range to the other, and likely come across a variety of bat and freshwater crocodile species that inhabit the cave.
2.5 hour drive from Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge