Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Bell Gorge Walk, an 8km return hike located in the stunning King Leopold Range Conservation Park, Kimberley. This Grade 4 trail offers spectacular views of the waterfall and gorge, with opportunities for bird watching, swimming, and exploring the ancient rock formations. Don't forget your camera, as this trail is one of the most scenic in the Kimberley region. Accessible from Gibb River Road between Derby and Kununurra, outdoor enthusiasts are advised to camp at Silent Grove and not at Bell Creek.

Length:

8km

Duration:

2-3 hrs

Grade:

Style:

Return

Max elevation: Pending

Min elevation: Pending

Total Ascent: Pending

Start: Bell Gorge Car Park

End: Bell Gorge Car Park

Wunaamin Conservation Park

Western Australia

Nearby town: Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges

From state capital: 2350km

Latitude: -16.99960378

Longitude: 125.2069678872643

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Safety advice

The Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) Trails are closed from 1 December each year for the wet season.

Hike overview

The Bell Gorge Walk is a four kilometre return walk from the Car Park at Bell Gorge to a section of the creek just above the falls with spectacular views of the gorge and waterfall.

Beautiful Bell Gorge, with its stunning waterfall, bushwalking and Bird watching, is in the King Leopold Range Conservation Park in the Kimberley to be accessed from Gibb River Road between Derby and Kununurra. Be rewarded with spectacular views and walk the marked two kilometre, gently sloping trail from the Bell Gorge Car Park down to the gorge.

The Bell Gorge Car Park is about 40 minutes drive from Gibb River Road. Following wet season rains, great volumes of water cascade from the King Leopold Ranges. In the dry, tourists are attracted to the spectacular cascading waterfalls at Bell Gorge, a relaxing place to swim.

The base of the falls form a deep pool surrounded by ledges and sheltered by rocky walls that is a superb spot for swimming. However accessing the base pool is a more difficult section of the trail. If this popular site is too busy for your liking, you can also explore upstream. Make sure you bring your camera as Bell Gorge is one of the most picturesque and scenic gorges in the Kimberley. The folded rock formations were millions of years in the making.

You can go camping not far from the gorge at Silent Grove campsite - this is pristine wilderness at its best. No camping allowed at Bell Creek.

Tips

For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.

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Bell Gorge Trail Walk (8km)

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Getting there

Closest towns to this walk: Koolan Island, Derby, Broome, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek

How to get to Wunaamin Conservation Park

Bell Gorge Car Park, 30km off Gibb River Road (4WD), about 200km east of Derby, which is 2350km north of Perth

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About the region

Wunaamin Conservation Park is Wilinggin country and covers an area north of the Gibb River Road.

Formerly known as the King Leopold Ranges Conservation Park, this stunning landscape extends from the limestone Devonian reef of the Napier Range and the 560-million-year old Wunaamin Miliwundi ranges in the West, across to the Durack, Saw, and Cockburn ranges in the East.

You can explore dramatic escarpments and spectacular waterfalls, including the impressive Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) and take a bushwalk through the iconic Kimberley landscape of impressive sandstone cliffs, boab trees, and stunning waterholes.

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Track grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Explore safe

Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.

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What you carry in your pack depends on factors like weather, terrain, and your adventure type. Not sure what to bring? My free planning, food, and packing checklists are a great starting point, covering day hikes, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures. Use them to customise your kit and always prioritise safety.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Bell Gorge Trail Walk (8km)