Sir John Gorge
A broad gorge carved through rock by the Fitzroy River, with rock ledges around deep pools. You can swim and paddle here, and the cliffs glow red at sunset.
Sir John Gorge lies about 20 km east of Mornington Wilderness Camp, where the Fitzroy River cuts through towering red cliffs, forming a string of wide, long pools and flat rock shelves. You can swim in the pools and picnic on the rock ledges. Freshwater crocodiles can be seen downstream. They are generally harmless, but do not approach them. The evening sun turns the walls a fiery red, making it perfect for photography. A Mornington Sanctuary entry pass is required, and the road is a four-wheel-drive dirt track.
Opening hours
Daytime (Mornington reserve pass required)
Nearby sights
- Mornington Wilderness Camp
- Dimond Gorge
- Adcock Gorge
- Galvans Gorge
- Imintji Store & Campground
- Mount Barnett Roadhouse
- Manning Gorge
- March Fly Glen