Bell Gorge (Dalmanyi)
Dalmanyi
The most famous gorge on the Gibb River Road, with stepped waterfalls plunging into deep green rock pools. It is the Kimberley's most photogenic natural swimming hole.
Bell Gorge lies within the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges (formerly the King Leopold Ranges) conservation area, reached by a detour of about 30 km of gravel road from the Gibb River Road. From the car park, a walk of about 1 km takes around 30 minutes one way, with the last section involving scrambling over rocks, to reach the top of the gorge. From there you descend to the large rock pool below the waterfall to swim, and sunbathe and picnic on the rock ledges. The nearby Silent Grove campground has hot showers and is the top choice for an overnight stay; the gorge campground requires a separate booking. Entry requires a Western Australian national park pass. The road often opens only at the start of the dry season, so check DBCA road condition notices before setting out.
Opening hours
Open in dry season, daytime only (national park pass required)
Nearby sights
- Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges & Inglis Gap
- Lennard River Gorge
- March Fly Glen
- Imintji Store & Campground
- Charnley River Station (Charnley River–Artesian Range Sanctuary)
- Adcock Gorge
- Galvans Gorge
- Mount Barnett Roadhouse