Fortescue Falls
The only permanent waterfall in Karijini, cascading down stepped rock layers, with a swimmable pool at its base.
Fortescue Falls is the only waterfall in the park that flows year-round. Water tumbles down step-like red iron-ore rock layers, creating Karijini's most classic scene. From the car park, around 300 steep stone steps lead down to the base of the falls, about 40 minutes return, where the pool below is safe for swimming. A few minutes further upstream lies Fern Pool. Many sections of the steps have no railings, so wear non-slip shoes. The water is quite cool, so in winter it is more comfortable to swim after the morning sun has reached the pool.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Fern Pool (Jubura)
- Circular Pool
- Dales Gorge
- Karijini Visitor Centre
- Kalamina Gorge
- Knox Gorge
- Oxer Lookout
- Hancock Gorge & Kermit's Pool