Devonian delight
Danggu Geikie Gorge has been carved by the Fitzroy River through part of an ancient limestone barrier reef which snakes across the west Kimberley. It was laid down in an ancient sea that covered a large part of the Kimberley in Devonian times, some 350 million years ago.
Boat tours
Danggu Geike Gorge boat tours take place from May to October and give an insight into the wildlife and geology of the gorge. You might see birds such as sea eagles and rare purple-crowned fairy-wrens, or acrobatic crocodiles snapping at stray flying-foxes.
Private individuals should get your ticket by booking in advance. You can purchase tickets here. Subject to availability, tickets for the tour can be purchased at the gorge up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to ensure an on time departure. Commercial Tour Operators must contact Parks and Wildlife Service West Kimberley by email or phone +61 (0)8 9195 5500 to book in advance to ensure seats are allocated.
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Indigenous tours
Cultural boat tours are guided by Bunuba Aboriginal people, whose connection to this land goes back to the Dreamtime. Tours depart at various times. For further information please contact the operators direct on 0417 907 609. Tickets must be booked on (08) 9191 5355.
Boat ramp and Tour Boat Zone access
From May to October the boat ramp and Tour Boat Zone are open to private boat users before 7.45am, from 12.15pm to 2.15pm and after 5.15pm.
Paddle craft are permitted in the Tour Boat Zone from 6.30am to 6.30pm.
Notify rangers before launching your boat.
Other activities
There are some interesting walks in the park.
Crocodile Safety
When you are entering the Kimberley or Pilbara regions, you are entering crocodile country. Two species of crocodile occur in Western Australia: the estuarine (or saltwater) crocodile and the freshwater crocodile. The estuarine crocodile is the largest living reptile and is considered to be a dangerous predator. Freshwater crocodiles are smaller and not as aggressive. Freshwater crocodiles inhabit Danggu Geikie Gorge. Saltwater crocodiles have not been known to occur in the area but this may change. Be CROCWISE in Western Australia's north and download our Crocodile safety and myth-busting factsheet and Crocodile brochure. For more information on Be CROCWISE see www.nt.gov.au/becrocwise
