El Questro Wilderness Park
Tours & Activities at El Questro Wilderness Park
Chamberlain Gorge
Zebedee Springs
Champagne Falls
Amalia Gorge
For all activities involving walking we suggest that you will need a reasonable level of fitness and wear appropriate, comfortable footwear to undertake these activities. If in doubt, please check with our Rangers at the property.Self-guided adventurers must have a Wilderness Park Permit valid 1-7 days.
All tours and activities are subject to availability, may change due to weather conditions and timings are approximate. Minimum and maximum tour numbers may apply.
For all pricing please see the El Questro Wilderness Park Activities fact sheet.
Chamberlain Gorge Cruises
Boating the Chamberlain Gorge is a must, a 3km fresh waterhole bound by diverse flora and fauna, and belittled by a towering escarpment. The Gorge can only be accessed by boat. Ask your Ranger about the cheeky Archer Fish you can feed. This is a 2.5 hour tour.
If you don't have your own transport whilst at El Questro, you can be picked up from the Station township and transferred to the Chamberlain Gorge Jetty (charges apply).The Chamberlain Gorge Cruise departs daily at 2:30 pm. Enjoy sparkling wine and fresh fruit as you take in the breathtaking scenery.
Chamberlain Gorge Champagne Breakfast Cruise
Come have breakfast with the birds on the Chamberlain Gorge Champagne Breakfast Cruise! This cruise is available on request (minimum 10 persons) departs 6:15 am from Station or 6:30 am from the Jetty. A breakfast of bacon and egg muffins, fruit tea and coffee is served while cruising up the gorge. Sparkling wine and orange juice served on return.
Bush Tucker & El Questro History Tour
Learn about the culinary delights of the Aboriginal people and the foods they have survived on for thousands of years. This tour will give you an insight into the pioneering heritage and former characters of El Questro Station, as it was when it began as a working cattle station, right through to the current status of the Wilderness Park. This is a 2.5 hour tour.
Bird Watching Tour
Join an El Questro Ranger on an early morning drive and walk. The locations will vary depending on the Ranger and conditions of the day. You may just spot a pair of dancing Brolgas or some colourful Rainbow Bee-eaters. Includes binoculars, local species list and guide. This is a 2 hour tour.
Zebedee Thermal Springs
Open between 5.30am - 12.00pm
A short walk through dense tropical vegetation, known as vine thicket, takes you to a series of thermal pools. Thermal water consistently rises from deep beneath the earth's tectonic plates travelling from as far as New Guinea.
Private thermal pools are hidden amongst sheer cliffs and ancient Livingstonia Palms. Zebedee is an oasis, a natural day spa, which is perfect for relaxing after a gorge trek or a horse ride. You'll be intoxicated by the thermal waters, as you watch the butterflies dance amongst the palms.
Amalia Gorge
Amalia Gorge is more of a steep-sided valley, than a narrow gorge system, offering spectacular views and a deep plunge pool at the end of the trail. The trail is a challenging and adventurous experience. We recommend you take this walk in the early morning, as it can become very hot later in the day.
Guests who have their own vehicle are able to visit Amalia Gorge as a self-guided visitor. This is included in the Wilderness Park Permit - valid 1-7 days. Complimentary trail data sheets are also provided.
El Questro Gorge
This trail passes along a deep, narrow gorge, flanked by sheer cliffs. It features clear pools and lush tropical vegetation. The rainforest canopy encourages a diverse ecosystem, which thrives in perfect conditions. The first half of this track is along moist, sandy and rocky terrain and is suitable for most walkers. It remains cool throughout the day due to the rainforest vegetation and the deep narrow topography of the gorge, although there are small sections that offer no shade.
Guests who have their own vehicle are able to visit El Questro Gorge as a self-guided visitor. This is included in the Wilderness Park Permit - valid 1-7 days. Complimentary trail data sheets are also provided.
Champagne Springs
Champagne Springs is named after the thermal springs that bubble from deep inside the earth's interior and surface near the end of this walk within a lush, tropical, hidden valley. To the halfway point, the terrain is sandy and rocky, and most of the track is shaded. Complimentary trail data sheets are also provided.
Moonshine Gorge
Moonshine Gorge flows all year round and is well known for it's early morning birdlife. A short walk leads you from the carpark to a large waterhole at the mouth of Moonshine Gorge where the trail begins to follow the creek upstream. Tall Livistonia Palms and cliff faces on both sides ensure some shady areas for a rest and swim. The second part of the trail is exposed. It leads out of Moonshine Gorge and follows the old Speewah track up to the Saddle lookout point and back to the carpark. As the end of this walk is quite arduous, and early start is recommended.
Guided Barramundi 4wd Fishing Tour
Test your skill (with a little local advice from the Rangers) and you may catch an elusive Barramundi! All Barramundi begin their lives as males, changing into females at 5 years old and about 60cm long. A legal minimum size limit applies and helps improve the average size of fish caught. A recommended maximum size limit will help protect large spawning females and benefit the angler by promoting the opportunity for the capture and release of 'trophy' Barramundi. 5 hours. Please check with your fishing guide regarding legal limits.
Self-Drive Boats
Located at the Chamberlain, Branco's, Pigeon and Explosion Gorges are a number of small boats for hire. All boats are powered by small electronic motors and can seat 4 adults. Remember to hire yourself a fishing rod and lure for the journey. See the tour desk staff for details. Half day and full day hire available and prices are charged per boat.
Guests staying at Emma Gorge Resort or the Station Township Bungalows who do not have a vehicle will require an internal transfer to the jetty - per person rates apply.
Horse Rides
6.30 am - 9.30 am
Horse treks are a great way to observe all types of Kimberley wildlife. Recommended for experienced riders only, all horses used for trail rides are ex-stock horses, that are not suitable for inexperienced riders. Kimberley turf is particularly hard if you happen to leave your saddle!
There is a minimum age of 16 years old for horse rides. Kids' rides are available for those under 16 years old, subject to availability and experience.
For all pricing please see the El Questro Wilderness Park Activities fact sheet.
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