Grade 3

Redbank Gorge Walk (2.5km)

West MacDonnell National Park

Northern Territory

2.5km

1.5 hrs

Grade 3

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Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Redbank Gorge Walk (2.5km)


2 Reviews on “Redbank Gorge Walk (2.5km)”

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  • Our visit coincided with a period of recent rainfall, and we were fortunate to find water flowing through Redbank Gorge. After a short walk to the gorge entrance, the sight of running water at a comfortable temperature (around 32 degrees Celsius) was very welcome.

    For those planning to swim through the gorge, I recommend bringing a flotation device. There are sections that require climbing over and around rocks, but it’s manageable. We spent about 45 minutes swimming, and at times the towering cliffs on either side seemed incredibly close, easily 20 to 30 meters high. Of all the gorges we visited in West MacDonnell National Park, this one was our favorite.

    It’s difficult to say what the experience would be like without flowing water. Stagnant water might be a possibility.

    Regardless, this is a gorge I would definitely visit again.

  • Stunning gorge to hike up to. Even better if you take a few tyre tubes and explore further into the gorge.

  • Avatar of Darren Hocking Darren Hocking

    plenty of time for reflection

  • Avatar of Darren Hocking Darren Hocking

    The gorge becomes an adventure canyon as you go further in… it can be 40º+ outside, cool in the canyon, cold in the water… It is difficult, longer than expected, and potentially dangerous (I even found a snake making it’s way through). People are for scale

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Redbank Gorge Walk

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.