Things to Do in Kalbarri

Abseil the Z-Bend gorge walls — guided tours with drops of 4 m, 25 m, and 35 m (from $90 AUD)

Canoe safari on the Murchison River through the gorges with Kalbarri Canoe Safaris (half-day tours from $70 AUD)

Natural Bridge, Island Rock, Pot Alley, and Red Bluff (sunset here is unreal)

Hike to Nature's Window (1 km return, moderate) for the iconic gorge view — arrive early morning for the best light and fewer crowds

Snorkel at Blue Holes — a sheltered reef lagoon right near town, great for spotting reef fish

Spot wildflowers in the national park (July–October) — one of the best wildflower displays in WA

Tackle the Z-Bend River Trail — descend into the gorge via ladders for a proper adventure (2.6 km return, steep and challenging)

Visit Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake) — a bubblegum-pink salt lake about 30 km south, best seen from above or in the right light conditions

Walk the Kalbarri Skywalk platforms for vertigo-inducing gorge views (included in park entry)