Camping and transport

We will stay at the Z-bend campsite. Please be aware the spots are limited, and we won’t be able to accommodate more than the official capacity. Registrations are required no later than a week before the trip as we have to provide further info to the rangers.

Please be aware you need to be fully self-sufecient. There are only a couple of tables, shelter and drop toilets available at the site.

A National Parks Pass is also required for each vehicle to access Kalbarri National Park. If you don’t have an Annual National Park Pass yet, head to the DBCA website to get one. Alternatively, day passes are available from the EFTPOS machine located at the entrance to the national park.

How to get there: From Perth, head north to Geraldton, Northampton and Kalbarri. The road out to the Z Bend is now sealed and accessible by 2WD. We are very happy to help you with organising carpooling if required.

Trip requirements

All participants must be ‘self-sufficient’. Following our Public Liability insurance requirements, everyone must sign a Deed of Release and Indemnity and fill in a trip registration form. Further information will be sent upon your registration.

Any inexperienced climbers must nominate an experienced climber who will climb with them during the trip. All climbing participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or another responsible person. If you are a beginner, it might pay to read CAWA Trips for some further information or e-mail me.

Please note that CAWA trips are a benefit for members. Non-members interested in coming with you will need to join online and follow up on the registration for the trip beforehand.

Weather
Check the weather forecast to choose your clothing appropriately: if the forecast announces less than 15 degrees and windy, bring that down jacket as it can be very cold in the gorge. Sunscreen can be a lifesaver as well if you’re planning to climb multi-pitches.