Highlights

Mandu Mandu Gorge must-do bucket list natural attraction located in the Cape Range National Park, near Exmouth on Western Australia's Coral Coast. There is a three kilometre walking trail that allows access into this dry gorge starting from the end of the Mandu Mandu track and follows the northern ridge of the gorge, offering stunning panoramic views over the surrounding landscape.

The walking trail begins 14 kilometres south of Milyering Discovery Centre on the Yardie Creek Road. From the carpark, the trail enters the dry creek bed of loose water-smoothed rocks. On both sides, sheer vibrant red cliffs rise dramatically. The trail has markers along the way as the route is not easily discernable with all those rocks.

"Mandu" is the local aboriginal term for a layer of rock-bed, with the other two layers called "Trealla" (the thinnest layer) and "Tulki" (the hardest layer and Tulki beach is named after this limestone). Mandu is the third main layer of limestone and is the most easily visible layer in the Cape Range National Park. This limestone can be seen in the lower regions of the gorges, it is a whitish, chalky and relatively soft limestone.

We suggest going early in the day to explore Mandu Mandu when it’s cooler. Ensure to keep an eye out for the resident population of rare black-footed rock wallabies that live along the gorge walls. This is an easy walking trail suitable for children.

Activities

• Sight-seeing
• Bush walking / hiking
• Photography
• Picnics

Facilities

• Walking trail - 3km | easy grade
• Car park