Barnett River Gorge
A quiet gorge at the end of a short spur north of the Gibb River Road, with long pools good for swimming and Aboriginal rock art on the walls.
Barnett River Gorge lies on the north side of the Gibb River Road and is reached by an approximately 5 km four-wheel-drive spur. A free riverside campground with basic facilities is nearby. Carved by the Barnett River, the gorge has a string of long pools and rock ledges, where swimming is peaceful and uncrowded. A section upstream can be explored by scrambling and walking, and Aboriginal rock art is visible on the walls. It suits self-drivers who want to avoid the crowds at the popular gorges.
Opening hours
Dry season, daytime (free)
Nearby sights
- Mount Elizabeth Station
- Manning Gorge
- Mount Barnett Roadhouse
- Galvans Gorge
- Adcock Gorge
- Charnley River Station (Charnley River–Artesian Range Sanctuary)
- Imintji Store & Campground
- Mornington Wilderness Camp