#eco cabins perth

[dhytexasbuilders]

Exploring the Convenience and Benefits of Transportable Buildings in Perth

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and architecture, transportable buildings have emerged as a versatile and practical solution, especially in cities like Perth. These structures offer a range of benefits that cater to various needs, from temporary accommodations to expanding businesses. This article delves into the convenience and advantages of transportable buildings in Perth.

Versatility in Purpose: Transportable buildings in Perth are renowned for their adaptability to various purposes. Whether you're seeking a temporary office space, a construction site office, additional classroom space, or even a cozy cabin, these buildings can be customized to suit your specific requirements. Their modular nature allows for easy adjustments and expansions as needs change.

Rapid Deployment: One of the standout advantages of transportable buildings is their quick deployment. Traditional construction methods can take months, if not years, to complete. In contrast, transportable buildings can be designed, manufactured, and assembled in a fraction of that time. This swift turnaround is particularly valuable for urgent projects and immediate space needs.

Cost-Effectiveness: Transportable buildings present a cost-effective alternative to conventional construction. The streamlined production process and reduced labor requirements contribute to lower overall costs. Additionally, these buildings can be designed to be energy-efficient, further saving on operational expenses in the long run.

Environmental Friendliness: The eco-conscious trend is on the rise, and transportable buildings align with sustainable practices. Many of these structures are constructed using recycled or eco-friendly materials. Furthermore, their modular design facilitates disassembly and relocation, minimizing waste and reducing the carbon footprint associated with construction.

Compliance and Regulations: Transportable buildings adhere to the same building codes and regulations as traditional structures. This ensures that your investment is not only practical but also compliant with local standards. Be sure to collaborate with reputable manufacturers who prioritize quality and safety.

Flexibility in Design: Gone are the days when Transportable Buildings Perth meant sacrificing aesthetic appeal. Modern designs encompass a wide range of architectural styles, allowing you to choose a building that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings. From sleek and modern to rustic and charming, the design options are nearly limitless. Conclusion: In the dynamic urban landscape of Perth, transportable buildings have become a favored solution for their versatility, efficiency, and eco-friendliness. Whether you're in need of a temporary structure or a permanent addition, these buildings offer an array of benefits that cater to your unique requirements. With their rapid deployment, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations, transportable buildings stand as a testament to innovation in the construction industry. Feel free to modify this example according to your specific needs and preferences. If you require a different word count, style, or focus, please let me know, and I'll be glad to assist you further!

[worldwideweddingsandtents]

Eco Structures Takes Glamping Global

For an introduction to the glamping sector, there’s no better place to start than with eco-tent manufacturers – the companies that design, manufacture and supply environmentally sustainable glamping accommodation options.

“The changing face of glamping…, is dynamic and intoxicating!” says Tom Butterfield. “Its recent surge in popularity is challenging the essence of how people travel and interact with our unique landscape,” he says, “It has created a new genre for tourism, and we think, it’s only the beginning! I can still recall, that less than a decade ago, people hadn’t even heard of the concept of glamping! Today, it’s been embraced, wholeheartedly and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

According to Tom in recent years, the local industry has become more closely aligned with global trends, and the concept of ‘adaptive glamping’. “For example – we’re starting to see, the emergence of Airstream caravans, sea containers, tiny houses and cabins, among other, new initiatives. With this, we’ve started pushing design,” he adds.

The expansion of glamping in regional areas is also adding enormous value to local tourism and a fantastic flow-on effect for country towns. “People are starting to exclusively select ‘Glamping holidays’, over hotels and more traditional forms of accommodation – which is exciting for us and the industry as a whole,” says Tom.

Finding the ‘average’ glamping site is no easy task. Part of what makes glamping such an exciting industry is that each site is unique, with owners all having their own ideas on what makes the dream glamping experience. However, Tom is finding that on average, eco-tent manufacturer clients create a site with around three to five tents and have opted for sea or tree views.

“Anything over six tents starts to become more challenging, from an operational perspective. We also find that a layered approach provides owners with more flexibility for their business, budget and lifestyle,” says Tom.

An inspiring success story is Sierra Escape in Mudgee, New South Wales. A spectacular location and breathtaking retreat. It’s hard to believe that the business started out, with just one tent! After achieving a return on investment in the first 12 months, the owners quickly ordered more. The retreat now boasts five eco-tents, operates at around 97% occupancy and is booked out six months in advance.

Although people glamp for the sense of adventure and relaxation, Tom believes that it’s the design and provision of facilities, that make all the difference. “A quality bathroom and en-suite, are fundamental. We know from experience, that you can achieve up to 30% more on your nightly room rate if you have an en-suite. Kitchenettes are another must, even if your business has a central facility, people like flexibility.

“Whether it’s to chill their wine, make a coffee, or fix a cheese platter, the choice is key. Also, our clients want to be able to operate for 12 months of the year. The easiest way to do this is to have both heating and cooling. So, we find if power is available, reverse-cycle air conditioners are a must. Finally, you need a big comfortable and luxurious bed. There is never a good review unless your guest enjoys a good night’s sleep!”

The most popular times of year to go glamping differ from country to country. High season in the UK for example starts in June, with Summer, and lasts until early Autumn in September. However, Australia’s seasons are at opposite times to those in the northern hemisphere with summer occurring from December to February.

“Currently, glamping is so popular, that there is really no high or low season. Given the unique locations and facilities on offer, we find that people are keen to ‘glamp-it-up’, at any time of the year across the country. For example, here in Perth, the high season is summer – and the low season is winter. However, just three hours away, in the southwest, we have the renowned Margaret River Wine Region, which offers an all-year-round tourism season. With its pristine beaches, vineyards, restaurants, walks and world-famous surf location – there is something for every season. Although, nothing beats sitting by a fire, sipping local red wine – after a day of touring through the vineyards. Now, that’s my kind of glamping!”

As for the average length of a stay at a site, “Most businesses will offer minimum two-night stays through the weekend. Over an average I would say 1 – 2 nights,” says Tom.

As has been seen in other countries, the fall in international tourism has led to a rise in domestic travel. With the unpredictable rules surrounding international travel frequently changing, more and more people are instead opting to explore the countries that they live in, in new and exciting ways, “We’re finding, that even prior to the CV19 pandemic, domestic or international visitors, were seeking travel experiences away from the bustle of city life. That said, with our international borders firmly closed for the time being – the pandemic has created the ‘perfect storm’ for the Glamping industry.

The desire to travel in the great outdoors has resulted in a domestic tourism boom. This spirit of adventure to ‘travel in your own backyard,’ is evident all over the world and supported by fantastic tourism campaigns. If people want to get out of the city, then they now need to book 6-12 months in advance. 

.

.

.

Blog amended from https://www.ecostructures.com.au/blog/australia-in-the-spotlight-as-eco-structures-talks-glamping-to-the-world/

[stormdistrict]

[eddymurphy]

[ecocosycabins]

If you’re looking for a comprehensive range of cabins in Western Australia, you have found the right fit! With 20 years of industry experience, Eco Cosy Cabins is your best bet if you’re looking around for the best value for money in Australian cabin constructions. Eco Cosy Cabins makes sure that all their projects comply 100% with the Australian Building Standards, hence promising quality. As one of the only WA owned, qualified with design certification, with flat back building options available, Eco Cosy Cabins aims to provide affordable, high-quality self-built housing solutions for every requirement, home or workplace-related. These eco kit cabins are ideal for those who are looking to expand their reach in terms of the workplace. These eco-cabins are also perfect for someone looking to buy cabins in Perth to settle down.

[iksathrob]

85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham A converted church property offers the opportunity to own a slice of SA history and run the business of your dreams in a truly heavenly location. The Auburn property at 85 Skilly Rd has been renovated throughout, and offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic place to live, and the perfect opportunity to start a small business. MORE NEWS Your sneak peek into some of the world’s most amazing properties From castles to resorts – more dream homes Historic church’s impressive transformation Jeff and Chiggy Schiller bought the home 12 years ago, attracted by its location and unique offering of an old-meets-new property with income potential. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “We bought it on the eighth of the eighth in 2008 – a very auspicious date,” Mr Schiller says. “We fell in love with it as soon as we saw it and bought it. “It was so beautiful and peaceful out here and that’s what we were looking for. Mr Schiller was living with his Japanese wife Chiggy in Perth and, having grown up in Port Augusta, was looking to return to SA. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “I’m a geologist and came back to South Australia because it always seemed like home,” he says. “We lived for a little while in Clare and I used to go on tours around the district looking for something a bit more rural, and as soon as I saw this place I knew it was the one.” The property had already been partly restored and upgraded when they bought it, with the couple adding a modern upper level to make the most of the property’s stunning views. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “The property fell into ruins until the 90s when a woman, Fran Gerard, bought it, and prior to that there’d been a couple of guys who had worked on a cottage here – which was a former manse or the former schoolteacher’s accommodation – so she did some tidy-up work on that and built a function centre around it and completely refurbished the church,” Mr Schiller says. “She ran it as a business for a while and lots of local weddings were held here, and then when she decided to sell and we bought it, we were very keen to live here. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “We were keen to take in the views of the valley, so we built up and put on some living space upstairs and completely changed the layout of it. “We had some ideas of our own and used a local architect with some input from the heritage people and used a great local builder. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “We are proud of it – our addition is more modern but we tried to make something that showed the separate parts without copying the old style but still blending nicely together. “In the beginning we were looking at running it as a meeting room – hosting low-key events – and we had a few functions here but in the end decided we were keen to just live here.” 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham The church was built in 1862, Mr Schiller says, with the rest of the property steeped in history too. “It has a wonderful historic feel – there’s a cemetery nearby with some pioneers there,” Mr Schiller says. The home sits on a 40.87ha block and features a 1000-tree olive grove, a 750-tree carob grove and two dams. Mr Schiller says it is the ideal spot for a business. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “It would be a wonderful cellar door and if people wanted to invest, I always had a dream of putting a couple of those eco pods cabins on the property – the views from the property in every direction are wonderful – you could have a BnB business, or a little olive oil business or a wine–selling business as there’s plenty of room to plant vines,” he says. 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham “I’d love someone who loves it to take it on, and it would be great for someone who wants to invest and has a project in mind – it has a beautiful basis for a project to take off and there are all kinds of possibilities, there’s no doubt you could make some money if you wanted to put some investment and energy into it.” “It’s a beautiful place – it’s an absolute secret this place.” 85 Skilly Chapel Road, Auburn. Supplied by Harcourts Packham The couple are now embarking on a treechange, and are heading for the Adelaide Hills. “I’m a country boy, I need some trees around me,” Mr Schiller says. The property will be auctioned through Bianca Browse of Harcourts Packham Property on Saturday, September 19 and has been listed without a price guide. // // The post Livin’ on a prayer in stunning Auburn church restoration appeared first on realestate.com.au. from news – realestate.com.au https://ift.tt/319qKF6

http://realestateiksa.blogspot.com/2020/08/livin-on-prayer-in-stunning-auburn.html

[tripstations]

9 wilderness retreats to experience the real Australia

Did you know that Australia is the third least-densely populated countries in the world after Namibia and Mongolia? With about 1.1 million square miles of interior land (or the Outback) mostly unchanged and uninhabited, the country offers an almost endless array of wildlife and wilderness adventures you can include during your visit.

To help you along, we’ve listed 9 luxury retreats that put you smack, bang in the middle of the Australian wilderness. Here, you’ll discover the pleasures of getting out of the city and onto the road less travelled.

The Berkeley River Lodge

Nestled along a 65-metre sand dune in one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth, is the luxurious Berkeley River Lodge. Accessible only by air or by boat, this completely secluded retreat offers an indulgent outback experience with breathtaking views of the Kimberley Coast. With just 20 luxury villas, this private retreat is the ultimate couples hideaway. Boasting 180-degree views of the rugged outback and the sparkling sea, open-air ensuite bathrooms with tubs, delectable cuisine at the restaurant, a swimming pool, and helicopter tours – this is barefoot luxury at its best.

Truly isolated, there is no road access to the Lodge. Guests need to fly from either Kununurra or Darwin Airport, or take a 4-hour boat ride from Wyndham.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

This luxury beachside safari camp in the picturesque and remote location of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park boasts 16 wilderness tents amid a stunning coastal bush setting. Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is a secluded escape fringed by the inviting warm waters of the Indian Ocean. It is designed to expose you to the great outdoors via its array of activities, including swimming with whale sharks and humpback whales. Unique and luxurious in every way, this retreat offers chef-prepared meals, access to the beach, snorkelling equipment, and well-appointed accommodation. This is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets and makes for a perfect holiday spot for a romantic couples escape or a memorable honeymoon.

The best way to get here is to take an hour and 45-minute flight from Perth to Learmonth Airport in Exmouth. From here, Sal Salis can pick you up and drive you about an hour and a half to the camp. You can also take a scenic flight over gorges and mountains from Exmouth Airport if you prefer.

Longitude 131°

One of the most iconic luxury lodges in Australia, Longitude 131° is a dream holiday destination you shouldn’t miss. Located at the World Heritage-listed site of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, this remarkable boutique resort provides you with a memorable experience that won’t be easily forgotten. The lodge only has 15 individual Luxury Tents and one Dune Pavilion, all well-appointed and surrounded by the rugged beauty of the desert and wilderness. Absorb this peaceful and magical destination from the moment you arrive, and discover the spirited land of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Or relax with a spa treatment and dinner under the stars, if that’s more your pace.

Longitude 131° offers complimentary transfers connecting with all Ayers Rock Airport flights. Helicopter transfers are available from Ayers Rock Airport to Longitude 131° helipad. From Ayers Rock Airport it’s a 15-minute drive to the resort.

Arkaba

The rugged beauty of the Australian Outback is best enjoyed at a place that puts you within reach of its treasures. And at Arkaba, a luxurious 5-bedroom homestead set on 60,000 acres of private conservancy in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, you’ll certainly have it. Explore the area via bushwalking, scenic flight, or on an open-top safari drive. Or enjoy a gourmet dinner with fellow guests or a refreshing dip in the pool. At night, retire to your luxurious suite, savour the fresh breeze from your verandah, then stretch out on your comfy bed as you gaze out at the starry skies.

To get to Arkaba, you can drive about 5 hours north of Adelaide. A quicker option is to take an hour’s flight from Adelaide to Port Augusta then drive from there. You could also charter a private plane from Adelaide to Hawker airstrip and be picked up by your Arkaba hosts for the 20-minute drive to the homestead.

Bamurru Plains

Nestled inside a 70,000-hectare buffalo farm in Australia’s Top End, Bamurru Plains is a luxury safari lodge adored by nature-lovers. It’s as close to a safari experience as you can get in Australia. Featuring nine luxurious safari bungalows and one spacious suite, the lodge allows you to immerse in nature while sipping a bubbly in your cabin, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a host of outdoor activities. Each tent is set on a timber platform that overlooks the floodplain. Walls made of a mesh fabric allows fresh air to circulate and provides you with unobstructed views of the wildlife that inhabits the area.

Bamurru Plains, on the outskirts of Kakadu National Park, is a three-hour drive east of Darwin. From the lodge gates, a guide will take you to the entrance in a four-wheel drive. Charter air transfers from Darwin are also available.

El Questro Homestead

El Questro Homestead in The Kimberleys not only offers luxury and comfort at every turn, but it also places you in one of Australia’s most dramatic locations. With nine elegant suites built on the edge of the Chamberlain River, some with outdoor bathtubs, you’re afforded privacy and a most impressive view of the landscape. El Questro also provides access to 700,000 acres of wilderness, an impressive array of indoor and outdoor amenities, and tailored itineraries, making it the perfect adventure destination for couples, families and friends.

To get here, take an hour flight from Darwin to Kununurra Airport with Qantas. From Kununurra Airport, rent a 4WD to drive to the Homestead, which will take about two hours. Part of the road is unsealed and unsuitable for regular vehicles, so a 4WD vehicle is a must.

Wildman Wilderness Lodge

If you want to take a breather from your hectic lifestyle without sacrificing comfort and convenience, then Wildman Wilderness Lodge in the remote Mary River National Park Wetlands of the Northern Territory is perfect. It has the formula for the ultimate escape: luxurious African-style safari tents, outdoor lounge areas, swimming pool with superb views, an array of tours, and fantastic food. And because Wildman provides access to both the harsh Northern Territory outback and the lush wetlands, you’ll also spot a variety of wildlife that lives in the area. And if for a moment you forget, yes, you’re still in Australia.

Wildman can be reached via a three-hour drive from Darwin, along the Arnhem Highway. Follow the signs to Kakadu National Park to reach the lodge.

Cicada Lodge

Situated above the Katherine River, within the Nitmiluk National Park, Cicada Lodge is an 18 room luxury eco-resort that provides guests with unparalleled service and world-class accommodation in the most breathtaking of locations. Each room features modern amenities interspersed with indigenous furnishings and artworks, air-conditioning, private balconies, and ensuite bathrooms. While here, you can take a private tour to explore the hidden gems of this incredible region. Fly to remote locations via a helicopter, take a refreshing dip in your very own clear waterfall, and discover historic rock art sites.

From the city of Darwin, drive south along the Stuart Highway for about 4 hours (roughly 300km). Cicada Lodge is about 30 minutes by car from Katherine Town Centre.

Mt Mulligan Lodge

We’re sure you’ll be impressed with Mount Mulligan Lodge. With a vast 28,000 hectares of land and only eight rooms, you’ll have access to as much of the outback as you can take. The lodge features an infinity pool with a sunset bar and a pavilion for dining and relaxation. Enjoy gourmet dining, kayaking, fishing, and helicopter tours. For the history buffs, there’s an old deserted mining town that you can explore. What makes staying here even more enticing is that each room — aside from containing every convenience and comfort you’d want — comes with its own ATV if you want to tour on your own.

Access to Mt Mulligan Lodge is via a 35-minute scenic helicopter ride from Cairns, passing over the Daintree Rainforest, Atherton Tablelands, and the majestic Mount Mulligan itself.

From the remote and rugged beauty of the Kimberleys and the Red Centre to the vast blue ocean of the Great Barrier Reef and lush environs of the Daintree Rainforest, these wilderness retreats provide you with the means to experience Australia’s diverse flora and fauna and extraordinary landscapes. If there’s a good time to get off your haunches and sling on that backpack, it’s definitely now.

Mat Lewis is Co-Founder & CEO of View Retreats. View Retreats is a boutique travel agency featuring handpicked, luxury accommodation across Australia & New Zealand.

If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.

The post 9 wilderness retreats to experience the real Australia appeared first on Tripstations.

from Tripstations https://ift.tt/2KrxPan via IFTTT

[pack-to-life]

Four must-do hikes in Karijini National Park in Western Australia

Four must-do hikes when visiting Karijini National Park in Western Australia

When imagining the outback of Western Australia, most travelers think about dust in a dark red color. And that is exactly the color that comes to mind when thinking about Karijini national park, one of our favorite spots in Western Australia. With its unique landscape, it offered us a real Western Australian outback experience. Inside the park, there are different parking lots where several hikes take you to fairy tale pools, red terraced cliffs and gorgeous waterfalls. In this blog post, we describe our four favorite hikes in Karijini National Park.

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

About the hikes

At the visitor center of Karijini national park, you can get maps of the area and the hikes. Here you can check the weather conditions as well. They have small shop where you can buy fresh and cold water, a necessity during your hike.

Every walking trail has a classification number:

Class 2: Suitable for families. You don’t need any bushwalk experience

Class 3: Suitable for different ages and fitness levels. Only little bushwalk experience is needed

Class 4: For this walk, you need a good level of fitness. Experience in bushwalking is recommended

Class 5: A high level of fitness is recommended. Only if you are an experienced bushwalker. Sometimes you have to swim or climb to continue your walk.

All hikes in Karijini national park start at a specific parking lot. So you can easily reach the start of the hike with your car. Large panels indicate where the trail starts. During the hike, buttons on rocks show you the way.

Signage during the hikes in Karijini national park

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

Dales gorge and Circular Pool (Class 4)

Start hike: The hike starts from Fortescue Falls park, close to Dales campground.

Description of the hike:

It starts with an easy walk where you take the stairs down into the gorge. When you head to the right, you can go and see the fern pool (a large pool with a waterfall that is very suitable for swimming). If you head to the left, you start hiking through the gorge. The hike is not very difficult, but sometimes you have to cross water via rocks to go from one side of the gorge to the other side. You can return the same way, or continue via the Circular Pool track and return to Fortescue Falls car park along the Gorge Rim track. The Circular Pool track ends at Circular Pool, a perfect place to have a picnic and a swim.

Length of the trail: The Dales gorge trail is about 2 kilometers. You need to walk an additional 800 meters for the Circular Pool. The Gorge rim track is 2 kilometers as well.

Stairs for descending into Dales gorge

Inside the gorge

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

Mount Bruce Summit (Class 5)

Start hike: The hike starts from Mount Bruce car park

Description of the hike:

With its 1234 meters high, Mount Bruce is the second large summit in Western Australia. During the hike up, you will have spectacular views over the area and the Marandoo mine. Along the way, there are different information boards about the area and the mine. The trail start easy, but gets more difficult once past the Marandoo mine site. Especially the last climb becomes a bit more technical. Because there is not a lot of shelter during your hike, it’s best to start the hike during the morning hours.

Length of the trail: From the car park to the summit and back is 9 kilometers. Dependent on your fitness level, the hike takes 4-6 hours.

Spectacular views over the area

At the top of Mount Bruce

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

Joffre waterfall (Class 4-5)

Start hike: The hike starts from the car park near the Joffre falls lookout.

Description of the hike:

Most of the trail is class 4, but the last 150 meters is class 5. It is the perfect way to witness how the water has changed the landscape. The trail ends at a curved wall which forms a natural amphitheater with an amazing natural waterfall. This hike can be technical as you need to climb up and down rocks that can be slippery from the water.

Length of the trail: The hike is 3 kilometers and it will take you about 2 hours.

The Joffre waterfall as seen from above

At the bottom of the Joffre waterfall

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

Hancock gorge (Class 5)

Start hike: The hike starts from the Weano Gorge car park

Description of the hike:

This is probably the most adventurous hike of all. Be sure to take an action camera with you and leave other stuff that isn’t waterproof in your car. During this walk you sometimes need to swim or walk through water to continue, so you don’t want to take an expensive camera with you. The hike is technical as you have to defeat several natural obstacles. During the spider walk, you climb through a small gorge while water is streaming beneath you. Definitely not for the fainthearted, but we loved this hike!

Length of the trail: The hike is 1.5 kilometers and it will take you about 2 hours.

To continue, please swim

Warning sign before entering the Hancock gorge

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

A little bit of advice

A lot of these hikes demand to have bushwalk experience and a good level of fitness. Don’t start with these hikes if you don’t have a lot of walking experience. Visit the visitor center beforehand to obtain additional information and a map of the area (for free). Also check the weather conditions and leave the gorges immediately when it starts to rain (flooding occurs).

Karijini National Park’s climate can be best described as tropical semi-desert, and hence temperatures in summer can be extreme. Take plenty of drinking water and sun protection.

Don’t start hiking without…

Minimum 2 liters of water per person per day

Sturdy shoes

Sun hat

Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant

Map of the area

Snacks and/or lunch

Clothes for every type of weather condition

  Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

About the park

Karijini national park is Western Australia’s second largest national park. The park is famous for its many gorges, slot canyons, waterfalls, waterholes and red cliffs. The best time to visit the park is May to August, when it is wildflower season and the waterfalls are at their best. The park has a beautiful visitor center, where you can learn more about the park and get more information and maps of the different hikes. At the visitor center, you have hot showers and toilets. It is located just off Banjima Drive (eastern section) and is open from 9am to 4pm from April to October with reduced hours over the remaining months. Drinking water can be bought in the visitor center. There are also tanks with untreated water on the site, but remember this water needs to be treated before it is drinkable. Our advice is to take plenty of water with you before entering the park.

How to get there?

The park lies about 1400 kilometers north of Perth. The most important city nearby is Tom Price. If you want to fully experience Karijini, you need a car to drive from one car park to the other. When you drive carefully, a 2WD should be sufficient.

Where to stay?

There are two camping grounds in Karijini: Dales campground and at Karijini Eco Retreat.  Facilities include benches, gas barbecues and toilets. If you’re more in the mood for glamping, Karijini Eco Retreat offers deluxe eco tent with ensuite and eco cabins.

Go to: Introduction | About the hikes | Dales gorge and Circular Pool | Mount Bruce Summit | Joffre waterfall | Hancock gorge | A little bit of advice | About the park 

Why not pin it for later?

The post Four must-do hikes in Karijini National Park in Western Australia appeared first on Pack to Life • Travel & Photography Blog.

from WordPress http://www.packtolife.com/karijini-national-park-hikes/ via IFTTT