KalbarriThings to do

Things to do in Kalbarri

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    Gorges Café

    Ask for the Morning Cure and you won't be disappointed at this airy cafe doing wonderful breakfasts and lunches opposite the jetty.

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  2. Kalbarri Adventure Tours

    Combine canoeing, bushwalking and swimming around the park's Z-Bend/Loop area.

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    Finlay's Fresh Fish BBQ

    In a former fish factory, this big tin shed of a BYO eatery prides itself on offering 'no service, no corkage, no glasses, no frills' - just big servings of abuse (don't fear if the cook yells at you, it's part of the fun of the place) alongside huge portions of home-style barbecued seafood and steaks. You can also sing for your supper and they'll feed you in return. Seriously.

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    Kalbarri National Park

    With its magnificent river red gums and Tumblagooda sandstone, this rugged park contains almost 2000 sq km of wild bushland, stunning river gorges and savagely eroded coastal cliffs. There's abundant wildlife, including 200 species of bird, and spectacular wildflowers between July and November.

    A string of lookouts dots the impressive coast south of town and the easy Bigurda Trail (8km one way) follows the cliff tops between Natural Bridge and Eagle Gorge; from July to November you may spot migrating whales. Closer to town are Pot Alley, Rainbow Valley, Mushroom Rock and Red Bluff, the last accessible via a walking trail from Kalbarri (5.5km one way).

    The river gorges are e…

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    Kalbarri Boat Hire

    On the foreshore, this place hires out various aquatic transports. It also runs four-hour breakfast and lunch canoe trips down the Murchison (adult/child $65/45).

    Kalbarri has a great network of cycle paths along the foreshore, and you can ride out to Blue Holes for snorkelling, Jakes Point with its excellent surf and fishing and Red Bluff Beach (5.5km). Any of the lookouts along the coast are perfect for watching the sunset.

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    Grass Tree

    With a great surf view and innovative menu, there's no better place for lunch. A chilled wine washes down twice-cooked pork belly or smoked chicken and chickpea salad.

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  7. Rainbow Jungle

    Rainbow Jungle is a bird habitat and breeding centre set in luxuriant tropical gardens 4km south of Kalbarri. At night, Rainbow Jungle hosts outdoor film screenings.

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  8. Kalbarri Wildflower Centre

    Stroll 1.8km along a labelled wildflower trail, or take a guided tour.

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    Kalbarri Scenic Flights

    Six different scenic flights, including 20-minute coastal cliff tours, 45-minute Murchison River gorges flyovers and trips to the Abrolhos Islands.

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    Kalbarri Air Charter

    Twenty-minute scenic flights over the coastal cliffs, and longer flights over gorges, the Zuytdorp Cliffs and the Abrolhos Islands.

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  12. Kalbarri Scenic Tours

    Runs daily national park, heritage and Hutt River Province coach tours. The visitors centre has full details and takes bookings.

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    Kalbarri Wilderness Cruises

    Popular two-hour river cruises explore nature along the Murchison.

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  14. Kalbarri Safari Tours

    Operates 'ocean and outback' quad bike, canoe and 4WD safaris. The visitors centre has full details and takes bookings.

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    Pelican Feeding

    Kalbarri's most popular attraction is on the Grey St waterfront near the boat hire.

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  16. Kalbarri Abseil

    Get vertical amid the gorges of Kalbarri National Park. Suitable for beginners.

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  17. Big River Ranch

    Offers horse-riding trips through pretty countryside.

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    Traveller’s Book Exchange

    Internet plus paperback books.

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  19. Restaurant Upstairs

    This fine-dining establishment features local seafood, Asian fusion and outback faves like kangaroo and crocodile.

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    Black Rock Cafe

    This casual, licensed eatery, with sunny outdoor seating overlooking the water, keeps the locals happy with great gourmet breakfasts and lunches, and a creative global fusion menu in the evening.

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