Pilbara - Karijini and Millstream Chichester National Parks
The Pilbara is a large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is noted for its vast mineral deposits, particularly iron ore. It includes some of the world's oldest rock formations and gorges.
Pilbara Visitor Centre
Pilbara Grasslands
Grasslands
Oxer Lookout
From Oxer Lookout you get spectacular views over the junction of Weano, Red, Hancock and Joffre gorges.
Joffre Gorge
Joffre Gorge, one of the dramatic and rugged gorges in the Karijini National Park in the Pilbara Region.
Joffre Gorge
Joffre Gorge, one of the dramatic and rugged gorges in the Karijini National Park in the Pilbara Region.
Joffre Gorge
Zoom to the base of the gorge.
Pilbara Gorge
Name eludes me for the moment
Dale's Gorge
Minerals in the rock at Dale's Gorge shimmering in the sun
Fern Pool
Fern Pool in Dale's Gorge, within the Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Fortescue Falls
Fortescue Falls in Dale's Gorge.
Circular Pool
Circular pool at the base of Fortescue Falls at Dale's Gorge.
Circular Pool
Reflections of sun in the pool late in the day at Circular pool in Dale's Gorge, Karijini National Park.
Millstream Creek
Millstream Creek before it joins the Fortescue River, which is one of the few permanent water courses of the Chichester Range.
Millstream Creek
Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre Trail
Spectacular reflections.
Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre Trail
Beautiful trail around permanent water.
Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre Trail
Creek at Millstream Visitor Centre.
Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre Trail
Creek at Millstream Visitor Centre.
Millstream Homestead Visitor Centre Trail
Creek at Millstream Visitor Centre.
Track to Python Pool
Rocky track to Python Pool in the Chichester Range.
Python Pool
Python Pool is in the Chichester Ranges of the Pilbara region.
Python Pool
Python Pool is in the Chichester Ranges of the Pilbara region.
Python Pool
Python Pool is in the Chichester Ranges of the Pilbara region.
Hamersley Gorge
Hamersley Gorge, Brilliant colours of the minerals in the rocks and the pool.
Hamersley Gorge
Hamersley Gorge is a popular swimming hole as well.
Hamersley Gorge
The layers of the rocks revealed in the terrain at Hamersley Gorge
Hamersley Gorge
Another view of Hamersley Gorge
Hamersley Ranges
Landscape along the road
Hamersley Ranges
Late afternoon sun shining on one of the outcrops along the highway
Hamersley Ranges
Late afternoon sun shining on one of the outcrops along the highway
Hammersley Ranges
Late afternoon sun shining on one of the outcrops along the highway
Hamersley Ranges
Outcrop along the road
Hamersley Ranges
Outcrop along the road
Hamersley Ranges
Typical country of the Pilbara region.
Mount Tom Price
Mount Tom Price Mine is an enormous iron ore mining operation near the town of Tom Price in the Pilbara.