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Kalbarri National Park Geographic Profile: Boundaries, Terrain, and Natural Features

Kalbarri National Park spans 1830.05 square kilometers within the Western Australia region of Australia. This coastal protected area features diverse terrain including canyons, riverine environments, and Mediterranean climate zones with significant cliff and beach geography.

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River gorgeCoastal cliffsWildflower displaysEndemic floraSemi-arid landscape

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Dramatic gorges and coastal cliffs where the Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean

Kalbarri National Park

Kalbarri National Park is a vast protected area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, spanning approximately 1,830 square kilometres along the lower reaches of the Murchison River and its spectacular gorge system. The park is situated roughly 485 kilometres north of Perth, encompassing a dramatic transition from inland desert sandstone landscapes to towering coastal cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. Established in 1963, the park protects some of Western Australia's most distinctive geological formations, including the iconic red and white striped Tumblagooda sandstone that forms the backbone of the Murchison River gorge, which extends for nearly 80 kilometres through the park's interior. The coastal section features cliffs exceeding 100 metres in height, with eroded rock formations including sea stacks and natural arches that frame panoramic views of the ocean. This dual landscape of river gorge and coastal cliffs makes Kalbarri one of Western Australia's most visually striking protected areas.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1963
Area: 1,830.1 km²

Kalbarri National Park Protected Landscape

Location overview

Coastal geographic placement within Western Australia

Geographic Location of Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia

Kalbarri National Park is positioned within the regional boundaries of Western Australia, Australia. Factual records classify the protected area as a coastal park, managed entirely within a single country context.

Countries: Australia
Regions: Western Australia
Primary location: Western Australia
Geographic setting: Coastal

Boundary and coordinates

Explore the 1,830 square kilometer spatial footprint and geographic limits

Kalbarri National Park Boundary Mapping and Spatial Extent

Interactive boundary mapping traces the protected layout to illustrate its spatial position. Accompanying metrics outline the estimated 1,830 square kilometer area alongside coordinate spans and center points.

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Boundary area: 1,831.6 km²
Boundary perimeter: 390.2 km
Northernmost point: 27.398° S
Southernmost point: 27.9339° S
Easternmost point: 114.6809° E
Westernmost point: 114.1051° E
Geographic centre: 27.7043° S, 114.4179° E
North–south span: 59.4 km
East–west span: 56.8 km

Kalbarri National Park

Elevation and terrain

Mixed relief profiles and recorded geological features across the park

Kalbarri National Park Terrain, Elevation Range, and Named Natural Features

Recorded elevation data outlines the park minimum starting from sea level alongside mixed terrain classifications. Accompanying feature cards detail specific river gorges, coastal lookouts, and rock formations positioned within boundaries.

Minimum elevation: 0 m

Selected named natural features

Viewpoints

Kalbarri Skywalk Lookout

Viewpoints

Grandstand Lookout

Viewpoints

Ross Graham Lookout

Viewpoints

Hawks Head

Viewpoints

Castle Cove Lookout

Streams

Wittecarra Creek

Kalbarri National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Mediterranean climate zones, mixed relief, and coastal canyon features

Kalbarri National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Geography

Recorded classifications group landscape features, habitat types, and climate data into broad interpretive categories for regional analysis. Linked records connect physical attributes to relevant atlas destinations across the protected area.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Mediterranean
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Sparse forest
Seasonality: Year-round

Landscape features

Cliffs · Canyon · Rivers · Coast · Beach · Cave · Islands

Habitat types

Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat · Temperate coniferous forest

Park atlas

Discover the diverse mapped geography and connected protected landscapes surrounding Western Australia's dramatic coastal cliffs and river gorge.

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Established: 2005
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Mediterranean

Eurardy Reserve Nature Reserve Geography

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Established: 2019
Relief: Lowland
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Faure Island Nature Reserve Geography

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Established: 1993
IUCN: II
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Francois Peron National Park Atlas

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Climate: Arid
Scope: Terrestrial

Pimbee National Park protected area

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Explore the mapped protected landscape in Western Australia.

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IUCN: II
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Lesueur National Park Protected Area

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Continue Exploring Kalbarri National Park's Mapped Geography and Protected Landscape

Deepen your understanding of Kalbarri National Park by exploring its specific geographic features and protected landscape boundaries. This entry serves as a gateway to comprehending its role within Western Australia's natural terrain and the wider Australian atlas. Continue this journey of discovery to uncover the detailed mapped context and regional geographic significance of this notable national park.

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