Karijini Adventure, Original
Limited Spots Available
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21st Sept - 25th Sept 2024
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24th April - 28th April 2025
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28th Sept - 2nd Oct 2025
The first and original multi day package we ran in Karijini ... just our AWESOME adventure activities.
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5 days, 4 nights
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5 class 6 restricted Canyons
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Mt Bruce Summit Hike
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Canyoning, Abseiling & Climbing
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Paddling and Travelling through the awe inspiring and stunning geology that has been shaped by nature over billions of years.
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4 Dinners, 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, Morning Tea and Snacks*
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Deluxe Eco Tent with Ensuite (twin share or king bed for couples)
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Free Abseil & Climbing Training Session in Perth included
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Return Transport: Paraburdoo Airport - Karijini Eco Retreat*
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All Transport within Karijini National Park
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Flights/Transport to Karijini not included
Come join us for an Adventure of a Lifetime, and delve deep into the depths of the ancient Karijini Landscape. This majestic and rugged landscape, steeped in indigenous history, is located in the remote Pilbara Region of Western Australia, and harbours unique geological formations, flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet. The canyons we will be travelling through have been carved out by water over millions of years and expose some of the oldest rocks and fossils on earth. This fragile environment undergoes dramatic changes each wet season, as vast volumes of water cascade through the canyons. Be one of the few that have done all 5 parts of the class 6 restricted canyons back to back, add to this parts of 4 non restricted canyons of spectacular beauty and a Mount Bruce Summit Hike, stunning red earth punctuated by yellows and greens, turquoise waters and magnificent sunsets and sunrises, and you have yourself a once in a lifetime adventure.
Both the above dates would need to meet minimum number requirements to proceed. This can either be in the form of an entire party, comprising of you and your family/friends, OR a party made of individuals or smaller groups.
We need at least 6 people per trip, to make this adventure happen, and can take up to 10 people each trip.
This trip is open to anyone, even if you have not been on an adventure with us, or have no previous abseiling experience, so you can invite your family and/or friends who have as yet not joined us. The minimum age is 14, unless this person can convince me that they are capable of the trip, which can be decided on the training day. There is no maximum age (the oldest person we have taken through Karijini to date is 84). You do need a relatively good level of fitness for this trip. Please contact us if you have any doubts about your level of fitness.
Everyone coming on this trip would need to come out for a full day of abseil with us (even if you have done an abseil session with us already). This training day is included in the price.
If on the training day it turns out that either we feel, or you feel, that this is not for you, a full refund will be issued, minus $250 for the training day & administration fees.
The trip would be comprised of 5 canyons/gorges with 4 of these being in part restricted class 6, Red Gorge being entirely class 6, and a Mount Bruce Summit Hike, as listed in the order below. The entire trip would be over 5 days.
FUN FACT: Canyon & Gorge are interchangeable, both meaning formed by water erosion over time. To travel through either is called Canyoning ;)
TOUR ITINERARY
This itinerary may vary slightly depending on environmental circumstances, client needs, park closures and/or road conditions.
Training Day: Mountain Quarry Boya - 10th August 2024, 0900 - 1300 approximately
As part of this tour and to prepare each participant, a full training in Perth prior to the tour departure is included. During this session, we will learn to abseil and via ferrata. This day will be fully catered.
DAY 1. Travel & Arrive
The first day would be comprised of a flight from Perth to Paraburdoo Airport, we drive approximately 1.5 hours to the Karijini Eco Retreat to settle into our accomodation and get ready for dinner. Over dinner we will provide a comprehensive briefing of the adventures ahead.
If you are driving, we will meet you at the Karijini Eco Retreat.
DAY 2. Weano Descent
We enter this stunning gorge and journey to Handrail Pool, using our tubes and hand paddles, to paddle to the entrance of Jade Pool (aptly named due to its jade coloured water). This is the entrance to the class 6 part of this gorge. We then via ferrata along an edge above Jade Pool and travel to the Amphitheatre for morning tea. We will then hook in for the 45m Waterfall descent!!! This awesome waterfall plunges deep into the heart of Karijini. Once at the bottom we will break for lunch. We then paddle across Junction Pool, where we exit via the Centre of the Earth, up the Chute with a hand line, and climb out on ropes (approximately 10m) on to a ledge overlooking the stunning Jimmy Regan's Pool. We then via ferrata along the ledge to Kermit's Pool, to exit via the Spider Walk and the rest of Hancock Gorge.
DAY 3. Joffre Journey
This stunning gorge is only operated by us, and we believe it is the hidden jewel of Karijini ;) It is the longest trip we will do, and requires the whole day 0800-1700 to complete.
We walk into the gorge from the Eco Retreat, from class 2 to a water jump into class 6, and spend the day paddling our tubes for the entire length of this amazing gorge, which includes waterfalls, beautiful red banded ironstone walls up to 100m high, turquoise crystal clear waters, wildlife, serenity and the ancient ambiance that is Karijini. We will stop at the base of Enchanted Gorge Waterfall for lunch. We then exit the same way we did the previous day, via Junction Pool, Centre of the Earth, and Hancock Gorge.
This is a full day and you will be one of the very few that have done this amazing adventure ;)
DAY 4. Red Gorge Adventure
This will complete the class 6 canyon part of our Karijini Adventure, with an awesome water slide into Knox Gorge, followed by a small abseil (approx. 8m) into Red Gorge, where we will spend most of the day paddling the entire length of the gorge to Junction Pool, having lunch along the way at the base of Weano Waterfall, and exit the same way as the other two trips...which is a view we don't believe you will tire of ;)
We will also have a quick look around the corner up Wittenoom Gorge, which is a multi-day Canyoning, Bushwalking & Camping trip we are working on. This might entice you to join us in the future ;)
DAY 5. Mount Bruce Hike, & Return to Perth
On the last day we will hike to the summit summit of Mount Bruce. This will afford us an awesome panoramic view of the Park and the Pilbara landscape. We will have a packed breakfast for this trip, as we will depart before sunrise and have breakfast on the summit.
Following our hike, we will depart Mount Bruce and drive to Paraburdoo to catch our flight back to Perth.
*Note that itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and other situational circumstances. Changes will be communicated and negotiated as a group. We as hosts, will always endeavor to provide the best outcomes for our guests.
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
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4 nights accomodation at the Karijini Eco Resort in Deluxe Eco Tents, based on twin share singles or king bed for couples
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Transport between Paraburdoo Airport and Karijini Eco Retreat at specified times
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All meals and snacks from dinner on the first night until lunch on the last day. We will attempt to cater for dietary requirements. *Please note dinner consists of a shared entree and a mains only. Breakfast is a continental buffet style breakfast with instant coffee, juices and a selections of tea bag teas. Barista coffee and additional food or drink is at the guest's expense. Non bottled filtered water is available for free from the eco retreat bar.
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Use of specialist canyoning and safety equipment including harnesses and floatation tubes and hand paddles
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A full day of adventure and learning, abseiling at Boya Quarry to be confirmed.
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Experienced and qualified canyon guides to guide you through your Karijini experience.
Exclusions
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Flights to and from Paraburdoo
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Transport between Paraburdoo Airport and Karijini Eco Retreat for any guests who choose to travel outside of the specified times*
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Barista coffee, non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are not included and are available for purchase at the guest's expense. However, guests are encouraged to minimise alcohol intake in order to maximise the benefits of this experience.
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Clothing and footwear appropriate for canyoning (a recommended packing list will be provided to all guests after booking)
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Camera equipment and protection (recommended equipment and protection will be sent with your booking confirmation)
Accomodation
Deluxe Eco Tents with Ensuites, either twin share or king bed for couples:
Eco-tent features:
• Own private ensuite bathroom
• Front and rear deck
• Spacious stylish interiors
• Two single beds OR king bed
• Quality bedding and linen (100% cotton sheets/brushed cotton blankets)
Eco-friendly features/Design:
• Minimal power for low wattage applications (Charging camera battery/iPod)
• Solar power
• Grey water treatment
• Natural ventilation (No air-conditioner)
• Floor made from composite timber
• Flow showerheads & spring loaded taps
• Recycled toilet paper
• Use of natural products only
If you wish to upgrade your accommodation and not share, please contact us and we can arrange this for you at a cheaper price than online. This will be subject to extra charges depending on which option you choose and the availability at the time.
PRICING
$3,699 per person (a 50% deposit must be made to secure your booking)
THE OTHER STUFF
*Clients need to organise and pay for flights to and from Paraburdoo Airport on the dates that the tours start and end. The times of these flights need to line up with the flight that we put our guide/s onto to take advantage of our shuttle to and from the Karijini Eco Retreat.
Flight times may vary due to uncertainty with COVID19 and Qantas flight schedules.
Current Flight Schedule
Perth - Paraburdoo: 15th April 2024, Departs at 1330 from Perth (arrives at 1520 in Paraburdoo)
Paraburdoo - Perth: 19th April 2024, Departs at 1800 from Paraburdoo (arrives at 1945 in Perth)
If you choose to book other flights, you will need to organise your own transport to and from the Karijini Eco Retreat, or wait at the airport for your pick up and/or departure of your flight.
If you are booking flights, we strongly advise that you wait to hear from us to ensure that this tour has met minimum numbers and will proceed. We will let you know as soon as possible, and no later than the closing dates for last payments listed above.
If you are driving, this is an AWESOME road trip. We are more than happy to chat to you about fantastic places to visit along the way, and we will see you at the Eco Retreat.
Please note that due to safety concerns surrounding the equipment, time constraints and in consideration for other non smoking guests, there is no smoking within the gorges whilst on our tours.
This tour, as with all our tours, is subject to our Terms and Conditions.
We genuinely feel we have done our best to keep the price as low as possible and in line, if not below, similar products within WA. We understand that flying to some parts of Asia might be cheaper, but things being set up as they are in WA, internal flights and associated costs are higher.
PAYMENT
As we need to pre-book well in advance, we would need to secure a 50% deposit to confirm your place and full payment must be made before the 15th March 2024 for trips in April 2024. Last minute bookings may be possible, please contact us to discuss this.
In the event of not meeting minimum numbers, we would issue a full refund.
If we get enough interest, we will be booking consecutive trips. So no one has to miss out.
Once the Training Day has passed, no refund can be issued for this trip, as we have paid for accomodation and can not sell the trip past this date. If you can find a suitable replacement, we can discuss transferring the trip to someone else. Please contact us as soon possible to discuss your situation.
If you have any questions, and/or to make your payment, please call us on
0423 182 663 or email us at info@spacechameleon.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you.
SEE YOU OUT THERE!!
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TESTIMONIALS
Angela Pui
“There are no words to describe the beauty of the gorges. Canyoning through the Class 6 gorges was the adventure of a lifetime! Sven’s customer service was fast and clear and he was very helpful when I needed advice regarding the trip to Karijini.
I’m not a lover of deep water, but Sven and other group members were supportive and great fun to be with.
Sven really helped me to feel safe throughout the whole trip.”
Marie Wong
“Going on tour with Spacechameleon is definitely the way to immerse in the true beauty and rawness of Karijini.
Having Sven and Andreas as our experienced guides allowed us to enter the restricted areas of the gorges not seen by most, providing our group with our own private hidden paradise to explore over the 3 days of canyoning.
Sven and Andreas made the group feel comfortable and safe at all times, whilst providing a unique and adventure filled experience. I wouldn't have seen even a quarter of what we got to experience in Karijini if I'd gone by myself, and it was well worth joining this tour. Would definitely recommend.”
Kaitlynd Gaulton
"10/10 - Karijini Adventure Trip.
An experience of a lifetime.
Wow wow wow! What an incredible trip with amazing guides.
I could not fault this trip one bit. I had the best experience right from the time of booking this trip. Sven was friendly, helpful and easy to get a long with.
The abseiling training day was fantastic and gave you a chance to meet the other incredible guides and some of the group in your trip.
Arriving in Karijini we were met with infectious smiles Sven and Andreas who delivered a great briefing of what we were to experience over the coming days, and boy they did not disappoint. Everything from the safety to the food and company was spot on.
I was in total awe of the beauty that is Karijini and to be able to experience the class 6 gorges, abseil down a waterfall and go down a waterfall slide was just next level. This trip surpassed my expectations.
I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a bit of adventure and an experience of a lifetime. I can't wait to go back again with the crew!"
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