Booking Info / T&C's

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Karijini Eco Retreat Low Season Information (November to March)

Please take into account the following conditions and advice before booking:

• Karijini Eco Retreat will be closed from 1 - 28 February 2025

• Temperatures at Karijini during low season can reach in excess of 40°C on a daily basis

• Our new Luxury Eco Tents have solar powered air conditioning but the rest of our accommodation is not air-conditioned. The Deluxe and Deluxe Plus Eco Tents, as well as the Eco Cabins have a small fan and natural ventilation only

• We highly recommend the use of insect repellent

• The Restaurant will be open for breakfast, takeaway picnic lunch and dinner, 1-16 November 2024 and 1-31 March 2025. The Restaurant will be closed 17 November 2024 - 28 February 2025. Pre-orders are required on (08) 9189 8013 or reception@karijiniecoretreat.com.au. Please see opening hours and menus here

• Guest barbecue facilities will also be available on-site

• Reception, bar and kiosk opening hours will be 7:00am - 10:00am and 4:00pm - 7:00pm

• Supplies such as ice creams, snacks, ice for your esky and beverages will be subject to availability

• We strongly advise that guests arrive in either 4WD or AWD vehicles via the Western Park Entry (Banjima Drive West), which is the second park entry when coming from Newman/Port Hedland direction, and the first park entry when coming from Tom Price direction, due to poor road conditions.

• If renting your vehicle please check requirements/restrictions directly with them

• For your own convenience and safety it is advisable that you check all weather and road conditions before your arrival. Call the Karijini Visitor Centre on (08) 9189 8121 or Tom Price Visitor Centre on (08) 9188 5488

• There will be no Tour Operator services at the Karijini Eco Retreat or in the National Park during this period

• If visiting the gorges, please ensure that in the event of adverse weather conditions or imminent rain, you take appropriate steps to leave the gorges immediately, as dangerous flash flooding can occur

Karijini National Park Access Information & Park Alert Notices

For information on park access, road conditions and closures within the Karijini National Park, please visit https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au/. This will advise of any park or site (gorges, lookouts, trails, etc) closures, road conditions and updates. The Emergency WA website: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/ advises of storms, floods, bushfire and traffic incident alerts and is also a good resource. The Department of Main Roads of Western Australia regularly updates its website with road conditions throughout the Pilbara (and WA in general) at https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map.

Karijini National Park Entry Fees

An entry fee or $15 per vehicle ($8 for concessions) applies to all national parks including Karijini National Park.

Park Passes are available for purchase at any entry points to the park or at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

Entry fees apply to all National Parks, including Karijini, and are not included in any accommodation rates or packages.

Driving & Roads

41 km of key roads throughout Karijini National Park were sealed in 2024. This means you can now easily reach the Eco Retreat and explore Weano, Hancock, Joffre, Knox and Dales Gorges all via smooth bitumen roads. The only remaining unsealed roads in the park are:

6 km to Kalamina Gorge
3 km to the Mt Bruce Walk Trails
55 km to Hamersley Gorge

While these main areas are accessible by 2WD, we still recommend 4WD/AWD vehicles for safety, as you’re still in the rugged outback.

These roads are graded several times during the year by the Shire and are normally in relatively good condition, however some sections can become quite corrugated at times, particularly during busy periods, rainfall or heavy traffic. Please ensure that all belongings are secured, especially in caravans and trailers, prior to entering the National Park.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) reserves the right to restrict access or close roads, gorges, lookouts and hiking trails within the National Park if there are adverse weather conditions or for safety reasons.

For your own convenience and safety, it is advisable that you check all weather and road conditions before your arrival. You may also call the Karijini Eco Retreat to check conditions and access on (08) 9189 8013.

If you intend to visit Kalamina Gorge, Mt Bruce, or Hamersley Gorge, please ensure when renting vehicles that you check directly with the rental company that their intended vehicle can be taken onto unsealed (gravel) roads prior to making a reservation.

Weather

Winter (June to August): The winter months average about 25°C during the day which is ideal for hiking the gorges and exploring the park, but can drop to 0°C at night. Guests staying in the Karijini National Park during the winter months are advised to bring warm clothing (thermals, jumpers, jackets, beanies, gloves), and if camping bring extra bedding (blankets, warm sleeping bags), particularly for the night time as temperatures can drop to zero degrees during this period.

Summer (December to February): Temperatures at Karijini during this period can reach in excess of 40°C on a daily basis. Our new Luxury Eco Tents have solar powered air conditioning but the rest of our accommodation is not air-conditioned. Deluxe and Deluxe Plus Eco Tents have a pedestal fan and natural ventilation only.

Cyclone Season (November to April): Please be aware and check weather and road conditions, park alerts including closures, and especially cyclone season safety if travelling to Australia’s north, and plan your visit carefully. Cyclones and inclement weather can occur in Australia’s north between November and April. If your booking is between the months of November and April, please ensure that you are aware of any potential cyclones in the area and any Park Alerts before leaving home. Decisions made to continue your travel to the Karijini Eco Retreat/Karijini National Park during the risk of a potential cyclone will be taken into consideration when refunds are issued.

Karijini Average Day Temperatures


	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Min Temp (℃)	26.2	25.6	23.8	20.8	15.0	12.0	9.9	11.6	14.4	18.3	21.6	24.8
Max Temp (℃)	40.8	39.2	37.7	34.3	28.5	24.5	24.3	26.9	31.0	34.8	37.5	40.0

Conservation Policy

We minimise our impact on the environment by using solar panels to power Karijini Eco Retreat, using natural cleaning products to minimise chemicals in the Park, providing hot water bottles instead of heaters, and supplying eco-friendly soap products for guests staying in our deluxe eco tents.

Please help us to protect the environment by:

• Respecting the eco-friendly policies of the Retreat by taking short showers and flushing the toilet using the half-flush button

• Avoiding the risk of bushfire. Use the gas barbecues provided, or your own portable cooking appliance. Ground fires and solid fuel fires are not permitted in the Park

• Taking your rubbish with you. There are no bins and no rubbish removal service in the Karijini National Park. Please take your rubbish with you on departure and dispose responsibly

• Not disturbing or taking any animals, plants or rocks

• Keeping the area the way you would like to find it. Leave nothing but your footprints!

"Take only memories, leave only footprints."

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Karijini Eco Retreat Booking Information

Check Availability & Book Online

Follow the simple steps on the booking panel above or click here, make your choice from the available options, and receive an immediate confirmation of your booking.

Book By Phone

Call our reservations team on +61 8 9286 1731 during our office hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Book By Email

Send an email to our reservations team at reservations@karijiniecoretreat.com.au.

Accommodation Options & Information

See all the details about our accommodation and camping options here.

Maximum Guest Capacities

You can book up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children up to 12 years old in a Luxury Eco Tent
Up to 2 people in a Deluxe Plus Eco Tent
Up to 4 people in a Deluxe Eco Tent
Up to 4 people in a Standard Eco Tent
Up to 4 people in an Eco Cabin or up to 6 in a pod of 2 Cabins
Up to 6 people / 1 vehicle on a Campsite

Child Policy

Children up to 12 years of age stay free with a minimum of 2 adults on campsites.

For children aged 13 and above please class as adults in your booking details to ensure your booking is processed correctly.

Please note that all reservations for the campsites should preferably be made online via the booking panel.

Waitlist

Can't get the dates you want? Don't despair! Please contact us directly via e-mail reservations@karijiniecoretreat.com.au or phone +61 8 9286 1731 should there be no availability showing on the day/s you need as we will endeavour to secure accommodation for you.

Deposit & Payment Policy - Individual Bookings of Campsites/Tents/Cabins

Campsites

Full payment of the booking total is required at the time of booking.

Tents & Cabins

A deposit of 1 night's accommodation per tent/cabin is required at the time of booking.

Balance of payment is required 14 days prior to arrival.

Bookings made within 14 days prior to arrival will need to be paid in full at the time of booking.

Glamping Packages, Deals and Special Offers

Full payment is required at the time of booking. Other terms and conditions may apply, including different cancellation periods, please refer to the offer for details.

Extra Items

Extra items requested by you such as breakfast upgrades, picnic lunches and photographic books are not charged to you at the time of booking. You will be asked to pay for these items once you are on site at the Karijini Eco Retreat.

All accounts will need to be paid and settled on departure from the Karijini Eco Retreat.

Deposit & Payment Policy - Group Bookings of 10 or more Campsites/Tents/Cabins

A 25% deposit is required to confirm all group bookings.

Balance of payment is required 28 days prior to arrival, unless prior arrangements have been made with management.

The final rooming list is required a minimum of 14 days prior to arrival.

Cancellation Policy - Individual Bookings

Cancellations must be received by the Karijini Eco Retreat reservations team via email reservations@karijiniecoretreat.com.au or phone +61 8 9286 1731.

Cancel 14 or more days prior to your arrival date = full refund
1-13 days prior to arrival = 50% of the booking total charged
Day of arrival and no shows = 100% of the booking total charged (no refund)
Guest curtailment / early check-out policy = 100% of the booking total charged (no refund)

Glamping Packages, Deals and Special Offers = full payment is required at the time of booking. Other terms and conditions may apply, including different cancellation periods, please refer to the offer for details.

Please Note: *COVID-19* Our normal cancellation policies are in place, however if a government imposed border closure or snap lockdown occurs that will impact your stay, or if you are unable to travel due to coronavirus (Covid-19) illness, and you have missed the refund period, we will extend an option to take a 12 month credit instead so you can postpone your stay.

Cancellation Policy - Group Bookings

Group bookings cancelled 28 days or more prior to arrival date = full refund
14-27 days prior to arrival = 50% of the booking total charged
7-13 days prior to arrival = 75% of the booking total charged
Within 7 days of arrival and no shows = 100% of the booking total charged (no refund)