Handrail Pool

Starting from the Weano Recreation area, Karijini, this walk takes you on a circuit in Weano Gorge, visiting Handrail Pool along the way. You can traverse in between rock formations, cliffs and narrow passages that are situated on the gorge bed as you observe how ancient erosive forces have shaped the environment. It is also possible to spot turtles inside the pools that are scattered around the gorge bed. You may get wet rather easily and need to do rock hopping or walk through the water. Still, the area can be really hot, and it is advised that you bring excessive water and fly nets or repellents. It is not recommended to swim in the pools between April and September as the water can be really cold. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-22.3568288,118.2853989)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Great Northern Highway, 95, Juna Downs. Turn on to Karijini Drive then drive for 29.4 km Turn right onto Banjima Drive and drive for another 9.9 km Continue onto Banjima Road and drive for another 30.5 km Turn right onto Weano Road and drive for another 12.7 km Turn right onto Weano Road and drive for another 145 m Turn left and drive for another 45 m

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the sign at the start.
	Turn right.
	After another 100 m veer left.
	After another 70 m turn left, to head along Handrail Pool.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Handrail Pool & Weano Gorge) veer right, to head along Handrail Pool.
	Continue another 305 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 580 m to get back to the start.

Terrain

Handrail Pool

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	1.2 km
Time	20 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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