Kalbarri Skywalk (Kaju Yatka)

A thrilling experience in Kalbarri National Park

Just like floating on air

Kalbarri Skywalk (Kaju Yatka) are twin skywalks at the Inyaka Wookai Watju site (the West Loop), 35 minutes from the town of Kalbarri. The two cantilevered viewing platforms are 17 metres and 25 metres long, 100 metres apart, and hang in mid-air 100 metres above the Murchison River Gorge with stunning views across Kalbarri National Park.

A world-class tourist attraction and a must-see for visitors to Kalbarri National Park, Kalbarri Skywalk offers an amazing experience. A walk out on the twin skywalks gives the feeling of floating on air. The Aboriginal name for Kalbarri Skywalk is Kaju Yatka and the platforms were inspired by the region's indigenous heritage and beauty.

Visit Kalbarri Skywalk on a WA Fun Over 50 Holiday

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Physical rating:
3 - Active/Moderate
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Tour duration:
14
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Journey along Western Australia’s spectacular coastline on this 14-day escorted adventure from Broome to Perth. Discover Willie Creek Pearl Farm, ride camels on Cable Beach, and explore the Pilbara’s rugged mining heritage. Cruise the turquoise waters of Ningaloo Reef, meet Monkey Mia’s dolphins, and marvel at Kalbarri’s Skywalk and the striking Pinnacles Desert. Enjoy unique experiences from Rottnest Island to Geraldton, with guided tours, local produce, and unforgettable natural wonders. Featuring luxury accommodation, expert hosts, and 100% carbon-offset travel, this is the ultimate West Coast discovery with Fun Over 50 Holidays.

Discover the story of Nanda Country

From Kalbarri Skywalk jutting out beyond the rim of the Murchison River Gorge, you can take in magnificent views of the dense bushland, flowing waters, and the gorge’s rust-red cliffs. You can also learn about the local Nanda people.

Several First Nation local artists created interpretive signage and artwork at the Skywalk, telling the Nanda people’s story and forming an important part of the Kalbarri Skywalk experience. Visitors can discover how the 400-million-year-old sandstone gorge was formed and learn about the fossils found in the area. 

There are beautiful Australian native animal sculptures and artwork depicting Nanda Dreamtime stories. One of these, the Beemarra serpent is sandblasted into the path to guide visitors. Near the Kalbarri Skywalk entrance, there are message sticks welded along with Aboriginal art to form a forest. Next to the skywalk, a kiosk supports the Nanda people by selling artwork and souvenirs and providing them with opportunities for training and employment.

A thrilling experience in Kalbarri National Park

Explore Kalbarri National Park

Kalbarri National Park is in the mid-west region of Western Australia, 485 kilometres north of Perth. Covering an area of over 183,000 hectares, the park is one of the most secluded, yet spectacular in Western Australia attracting visitors to over 14 remarkable sites.

An inland trail takes hikers through the 400-million-year-old red and white sandstone gorges, some of which can be seen from Kalbarri Skywalk. It’s not unusual to spot kangaroos, emus, echidnas, and a wide variety of birds including the majestic wedge-tailed eagle. 

Along the coast, 100-metre cliffs have been worn away by wind and wave erosion and offer stunning views of the rugged coastline. From July to October, Kalbarri and surrounding areas burst into a blanket of colours with over 1,000 wildflower species covering the area.

The township of Kalbarri, just a short drive from Kalbarri Skywalk welcomes tourists to enjoy its ideal weather, beaches, fishing, and whale-watching.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Kalbarri Skywalk?

The two skywalks extend an imposing 17 metres and 25 metres over the edge of the Murchison Gorge with a 100-metre drop, giving visitors incredible views over Kalbarri National Park. The walk to reach Kalbarri Skywalk is 300 metres return and the path is flat and easy.

Who are the traditional owners of the Kalbarri Skywalk area?

Kalbarri is in the Yamaji region of Western Australia and is part of the traditional land of the Nanda people. At the entrance to the Skywalk, ‘Kaju Yatka’ are Nanda words meaning ‘sky’ and ‘to walk,’ an apt description of this magnificent structure.

When was Kalbarri Skywalk built?

Kalbarri Skywalk opened in June 2020 at a cost of $24 million. The project received wide-ranging input and employed 150 people including 10 Aboriginal people. A Geraldton-based architectural company designed the striking attraction, with its two cantilevered steel walks jutting dramatically out from the rim of the Murchison Gorge.

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