Hiking through the El Questro Wilderness Park offers the opportunity to experience some truly magnificent country. Incredible views, stunning palm fringed waterholes, dramatic cliff faces and close encounters with the wildlife. With over 200km of tracks and trails, there is something for everyone. Trail fact sheets are available at our reception.
Emma Gorge Trail
1.6 km one way, 1 hour
Emma Gorge is one of the best known and spectacular gorges of the Kimberley. Enjoy an invigorating but shaded, one hour walk and be rewarded by reaching a large cool waterhole, perfect for a well deserved swim. Set at the base of towering 65m cliffs, the waterhole is graced by a droplet waterfall and a small thermal water outlet that trickles from the rocks on the right hand side.
El Questro Gorge Trail
1.3 km, 1 hour one way (to half way pool) or 3.4 km, 2.5 hours one way (to top pool)
El Questro Gorge never fails to delight those who trek along its narrow spring-fed creek. A walk through palm and fern clad escarpments brings you to a small swimming hole, a suitable place to relax and drink in the beauty of the rain-forest environment. From this half way point, the more adventurous continue on as the path increases in difficulty. Allow another 1.5 hours one way to reach the top.
Amalia Gorge Trail
1.7 km one way, 1 hour
Amalia Gorge is best seen after the wet season when a mass of waterfalls flow from one pool to the next. In the dry season it is a fairly easy walk, however, there is rock scrambling and ledge hopping involved requiring a reasonable leven of fitness and good balance. Amalia Gorge is more of a steep sided valley than a gorge. The trail leads to a waterfall and a beautiful pool half way and yet another pool at the top. During the dry season the water stops flowing.
Zebedee Springs
750m one way, 15 minutes
Zebedee Springs is a short walk along a trail that leads you through dense Livistonia Palms to a series of rocky thermal pools. A natural oasis and set at the base of sheer cliffs, Zebedee is a must see destination and a fabulous place to soak and relax. Open to general public from 7.00am – 12 noon daily. Please respect that it is closed in the afternoon to allow private tour groups access to this area, thus easing the pressure on this delicate ecosystem.
Saddle Back Ridge
Starting from the Township, the 3.5km ascend will take 1-1.5 hours and the return trip about one hour.
The viewing platform at Saddleback Ridge is one of the most spectacular lookout points on El Questro. This is a shared walking and 4WD trail. Visitors preferring to walk may depart from the Township or drive to point 3 and walk up the rest of the track to the view points. Confident and experienced four wheel drivers only are recommended to drive up the track. The track is steep and has little space for two way traffic.
Moonshine Gorge
Circuit walk 5km, 2.5 hours
This circular trail follows Moonshine creek. Tall Livistonia Palms and cliff faces on both sides ensure adequate shade and plenty of areas for a rest and swim. The second part of the trail is exposed and leads over a saddle back to the car park.
Champagne Springs
4.8 km, 2.25 hours one way
Commencing as a shaded riverside walk, this trail is quite different to other El Questro walks. It is longer and the broken terrain makes it more difficult, especially in the second half. The top rewards you with pools, beautiful scenery and small thermal springs.
The Station Walks
From The Station, take a stroll along the Pentecost River where safe shallow swimming holes can be found or for a more vigorous walk, try the track up to Telecom Hill.