Redbank Gorge

Amazing colored stones and rocks, multiple pools toward the end and one pool big enough swim in, freezing cold though.

Great place for a swim. Some more signage at the bottom of the walk would be helpful. Some boulder hopping towards the end so you don't want to be doing it with your wheelie walker.

Great spot, cold water. Make sure you swim through the gorge. Take a boogie board and some warm clothes that you don’t mind getting wet.

This Gorge is not for the faint hearted or the unfit. There is a great deal of rock scrambling and it's all rocky terrain to this Gorge. So if you are not the most active and don't think you are able to rock climb, choose another Gorge to do.

Very hot day and a bit unprepared for the rugged terrain, but glad we went.
Next time hiking boots and more water.

Plenty of rock hopping through the creek bed to a huge pool of water. Take some floaties to enjoy a swim across the pool and into the gorge. Really refreshing swim after the 1.2km walk. Stunning scenery!

Track runs directly along creek. When flooding there are impassable sections. Wait until a week or so after heavy rains before going. Track is starting to get washed away, need to be re-established further up the embankment.

One of the better gorges I saw on my trip through the West side of the McDonnell range. Its a moatly flat walk in though on sand and rock in a creek bed. If you have unsure footing it may be a good idea to bring a trekking pole or two. The gorge is very pretty at the end. You can swim although it is chilly water. If its hot, go for a dip, it is sand which is nice. The road is dirt but easy going and you dont need a 4wd unless maybe if its raining or very muddy. About 5km into the trailhead and parking is good and a very clean drop toilet.

A must see, lots of rocks and sand to navigate but stunning place to visit.
Enclosed footwear a must.

We stayed here for an overnight stay. Camped in the camp ground with a tent. Very inexpensive. Paid on site with some change for 2 people. Camp ground are well set out and camp spots are well spaced apart. The facilities were good, drop toilet, table with chairs, fire ring. Able to drive up to camp ground. Redbank Gorge itself was beautiful. Nice for a little walk. Nice to see water even in the dry season. Some bird and reptile life was about. We would definitely stay here again if we come again.

The parking lot is accessible after driving for about 8km on a well maintained gravel road. The walk from the parking to the Gorge will take you about 30min for 1.2km. Part of the walk is on rocks so make sure to wear appropriate shoes. The Gorge itself looks great but if you go in the middle of the afternoon you'll probably find it to be full of people (including in the water as well)

The Redbank gorge is definitely wortha detour.
A short hike among rocks in the dried river bed (I did struggle but I'm not the best hiker) will lead you to a peaceful red gorge with a water hole where you could swim if you liked weird looking waters. Very little shade on the way so plan for hat, sunscreen and water!

Quite a strenuous walk up to the mouth of the gorge - over rocks and sand - but the view when you get there is spectacular.

Fantastic campsite for bush camping. The sites are well spaced out and each one has its own fire pit and gas stove.

Lovely spot! We camped at the lower Woodlands Campsite and it was great - nice campsites which have a gas BBQ, fire pit and picnic table. Well managed.

Great gorge, bit of a walk over rocks to get there. Careful drive in on unsealed road. No 4wd needed.

The car camping areas are a bit dusty, but do have toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces (bring your own wood), and gas barbecues (at Woodland camp only). Larapinta Walkers are allowed to pitch their tents in the riverbed beyond the final car park, and they have a toilet and water tank nearby. It's a 20 minute walk from the car park to the Gorge - at first it's a path, but the final part involves rock-hopping. The gorge is stunning. If you want to see more, you can use an airbed to travel through the gorge. You're allowed to swim here, but most people would find the water too cold for swimming.

If you're going in summer: Pack your hat and sunscreen! The walk is long and there's no shade. It's worth it though, because the water is wonderful! We we went (early Jan) the water level was down a bit but we could still swim heaps, just be careful of the rocks in the chasm part, they are sharp and slippery. The water temp was really nice too, however the further into the chasm you go, the colder it gets! Brrr!