Starting from the car park at the end of Geike Gorge Road, this walk takes you on a circuit in Geike Gorge National Park. This is an informative walk about the Bunaba People and their knowledge about the plants, animals and landscape. You can traverse through the savannah woodland along the road. The area is also suitable for fishing, and if you feel like it, there is an hour cruise for visitors to explore the area. The track is hardened and has a compact surface, but there are certain sections that can be steeper. Fitzroy River is known to have fresh crocodiles, and saltwater crocs have got into the area in the past; swimming is not recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bunaba people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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.
Turn right onto Russ Road and drive for another 2.7 km
Turn slight left onto Geikie Gorge Road and drive for another 15.4 km
Turn right onto Geikie Gorge Road and drive for another 115 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Geikie Gorge River Cruise at the start.
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
At the intersection of Bungu Trail & Balili Rarrgi Trail turn right, to head along Bungu Trail.
After another 440 m find the "Danggu Geikie Gorge" (40 m on your left).
Danggu Geikie Gorge
Danggu Geikie Gorge
This gorge was formed by the Fitzroy River. Danggu Geikie Gorge is known for its stunning grey and white walls and informative boat tours. River gum trees, freshwater mangroves, pandanus, cajeput and native figs line the edges of the river and support fruit bats and a wide variety of birdlife. Cultural heritage cruises are guided by Bunuba Aboriginal people whose connection to this land goes back to the Dreamtime. National Park Rangers Boat tours are available from May to October. It's a great way to learn more about the geology and fauna of the gorge. Facilities at the day-use area are limited to toilets and an information shelter. No overnight camping is permitted.
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This gorge was formed by the Fitzroy River. Danggu Geikie Gorge is known for its stunning grey and white walls and informative boat tours. River gum trees, freshwater mangroves, pandanus, cajeput and native figs line the edges of the river and support fruit bats and a wide variety of birdlife. Cultural heritage cruises are guided by Bunuba Aboriginal people whose connection to this land goes back to the Dreamtime. National Park Rangers Boat tours are available from May to October. It's a great way to learn more about the geology and fauna of the gorge. Facilities at the day-use area are limited to toilets and an information shelter. No overnight camping is permitted.
After another 140 m turn right.
After another 245 m continue straight.
After another 65 m turn sharp right, to head along Geikie Gorge Road.
After another 65 m turn right, to head along Geikie Gorge Road.
After another 105 m pass the car park (35 m on your left).
After another 7 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Bungu Trail
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
1.1 km
Time
20 min to 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)