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Whip Snake Gorge Hike (10km)

Purnululu National Park

Western Australia

10km

3 hrs

Grade 4

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Discover the captivating Whip Snake Gorge trail, a hard-graded, 10km return hike in Purnululu National Park. Starting at Piccaninny Creek car park, the route takes you through varied terrain of soil, sand, and rock, offering unforgettable views of the Bungle Bungle Range from the natural sandstone window. Reach the shrouded Whip Snake Gorge, home to ferns, figs, and Brittle Range gums, and unwind by the serene permanent pool. Don't miss the mesmerising sunset at the window, a true bushwalker's delight.

Max elevation: 475m

Min elevation: 247m

Total Ascent: 328m

Essential information


Hike overview


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.

Walk map and GPX file

Whip Snake Gorge Hike (10km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

Leave a trip plan


Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Purnululu National Park.

Need a rental car to get you to the hike? Find one here.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Balgo, Billiluna, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Marble Bar, Turkey Creek, Warmun, Wyndham

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Whip snake gorge hike (10km) trail hiking australia

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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