Hancock Gorge

Early June - Ladders were the only strenuous part, not much water in pools meant we didnt need to get wet to cross, or do that 'spider walk' so that probably meant it was a much easier walk that if it was full of water. Water was pretty stagnant and murky. Beautiful down in the gorge, incredible colour and rock textures. Getting to the end was a bit sad, its blocked off (obviosuly for safety reasons) with a sign advertising a business that does gorge adventures or something? This info would be better placed at the beginning of the walk, felt pretty tacky arriving at the end to see that. One family with a kid let him run ahead and didnt really keep an eye on him which was a bit unsettling, at one point parents were behind an obstacle and we were the only adults in the kids range. This felt a bit risky because I assume they didnt know what was ahead and let him go? Anyway, it seemed risky and he was a bit annoying but nothing happened so clearly it was fine, but made us appreciate when parents teach their kids how to be respectful in special places while still being kids! Anyway, rant over! Enjoy ✌️

Amazing walk. My eight years old daughter did it without dramas.

Just wow - a wonderful walk through a beautiful gorge, topped off by a swim at the half way mark.. You will need to get your feet wet.

All you need is a pair of Watersport shoes, small bottle of water and a water proof bag to store your phone, car key. Please don’t take a big backpack because it will be wet for sure. Or lot of people here just left the backpack in the midway. This is the best walking trail in my life. We have lots of fun to climb and get into the water. We will go again with a better preparation tomorrow!!

Visited September 2025. Parking is accessible for both cars and vans. Entry involves structured stairways, vertical ladders, and some steep, moderately tricky off-road terrain. We did the walk with kids aged 12 and 10, plus a 3-year-old in a hiking carrier for parts. To reach the end pool you need to swim through water, either wear reef shoes or be happy with wet shoes. The water is very cold, but the views and experience make it worthwhile.

One of the most adventurous Gorge's we did in Karijini. 3 of us got from the car park to the end (chain roped pool area) in 30 minutes, including time to enjoy and take pictures along the way (we left at 4.30pm, so were against the clock on sunlight), 30min back too, realising we had more daylight to enjoy. You do not have to spider walk but sure is fun! Water was shallow enough to walk through at most points, short swims in some areas.

I really enjoyed Hancock Gorge. Quite a steep decent and be prepared to get very wet to get to Kermit's Pool at the end. Even though it's Class 5 most people with reasonable fitness should be able to make it if they don't mind wading and swimming in cold water.

Dirt road with many small stones. This road is for 4WD!!! I drive general car very shake… The rock is amazing, the ultimate road needs to use your hands and feet, it is a bit difficult but funny.