# Charles Knife Canyon

> A narrow gravel road climbs the spine of Cape Range to lookouts above deep red canyons, with views to the Exmouth Gulf at sunset.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-charles-knife-canyon/

A narrow gravel road climbs the spine of Cape Range to lookouts above deep red canyons, with views to the Exmouth Gulf at sunset. The road is steep and unsealed; drive slowly and check conditions first.

- **Nearest town:** Exmouth, Western Australia
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -22.0050, 114.0050

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Tantabiddi Boat Ramp and Ningaloo Reef](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-tantabiddi/) – 11 km
- [Turquoise Bay, Cape Range National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-turquoise-bay/) – 16 km
- [Vlamingh Head Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-vlamingh-head-lighthouse/) – 24 km
- [Yardie Creek Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-yardie-creek/) – 40 km

## FAQs

### Where is Charles Knife Canyon?

Charles Knife Canyon is in Exmouth, Western Australia, at GPS -22.0050, 114.0050.

### What is there to see near Charles Knife Canyon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tantabiddi Boat Ramp and Ningaloo Reef (11 km), Turquoise Bay, Cape Range National Park (16 km), Vlamingh Head Lighthouse (24 km) and Yardie Creek Gorge (40 km).

### When is the best time to visit Charles Knife Canyon?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Ningaloo Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-wa-ningaloo-coast/)