Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool
Tom Price, Western Australia
The easiest of Karijini's gorges: stone steps lead down to Fortescue Falls and a swim at Fern Pool, a shaded spring-fed hole. Water is cold even in summer. Allow half a day for the rim trail and the gorge floor.
- Nearest town
- Tom Price, Western Australia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -22.4773, 118.5566
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually July–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June and September–October. Hot in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool?
Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool is in Tom Price, Western Australia, at GPS -22.4773, 118.5566.
Which road trips pass Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool?
Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pilbara: Rock Art, Oases and Karijini.
What is there to see near Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dales Campground, Karijini (1 km), Oxer Lookout and Weano Gorge (24 km), Mount Bruce (Punurrunha) (45 km) and Mount Whaleback mine lookout (151 km).
When is the best time to visit Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool?
The most pleasant months are usually July–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)