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Umbrawarra Gorge

Published: 23.05.2025

while walking into the gorge. We are the only ones here; there are no cars in the camping area or the day visitor parking lot. And it stays that way.</p><p><br /></p><p>The hiking trail starts paved but quickly turns into a narrow footpath after just 100 meters, and with every meter it seems to become increasingly challenging.</p><p><br /></p><p>After just a few hundred meters, the bizarre and wild beauty of this gorge reveals itself to us. Those who wish to enjoy more of this beauty must work hard for it, as the path in is, in the best sense of the word,
while walking into the gorge. We are the only ones here; there are no cars in the camping area or the day visitor parking lot. And it stays that way.</p><p><br /></p><p>The hiking trail starts paved but quickly turns into a narrow footpath after just 100 meters, and with every meter it seems to become increasingly challenging.</p><p><br /></p><p>After just a few hundred meters, the bizarre and wild beauty of this gorge reveals itself to us. Those who wish to enjoy more of this beauty must work hard for it, as the path in is, in the best sense of the word,
rocky.
rocky.
One must climb a lot and push through dense vegetation. One should not have too many fears of
One must climb a lot and push through dense vegetation. One should not have too many fears of
nature
nature
(I still feel itchy when I write this).</p><p><br /></p><p>We are highly motivated but give up after a good hour and turn back. In the end, we treat ourselves to a quick refreshment in one of the pools. The water is surprisingly warm.</p><p><br /></p><p>Since we are ahead of schedule, we also head to the Edith Falls. Unfortunately, the large plunge pool is still closed. There are probably still crocodiles in it. This is, of course, a disappointment. But tomorrow morning we plan to hike up to the
(I still feel itchy when I write this).</p><p><br /></p><p>We are highly motivated but give up after a good hour and turn back. In the end, we treat ourselves to a quick refreshment in one of the pools. The water is surprisingly warm.</p><p><br /></p><p>Since we are ahead of schedule, we also head to the Edith Falls. Unfortunately, the large plunge pool is still closed. There are probably still crocodiles in it. This is, of course, a disappointment. But tomorrow morning we plan to hike up to the
Upper Pool
Upper Pool
where swimming is said to be possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>As almost every evening, Birgit prepares something delicious for dinner. Today there's a wonderful lentil salad!</p>
where swimming is said to be possible.</p><p><br /></p><p>As almost every evening, Birgit prepares something delicious for dinner. Today there's a wonderful lentil salad!</p>
Worth seeing
Timber Creek
Timber Creek, Australien
Attraction
Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park
Timber Creek, Australien
Attraction
Edith Falls
Katherine, Australien
Eat
Ortspark in Timber Creek
$ · Breakfast
Drive
Timber Creek → … → Edith Falls
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After getting up, we head straight to Timber Creek. In the small but charming little town, we enjoy a cappuccino and breakfast in the spacious local park.


On a whim, we decide to take a trip to the Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park. The drive is rougher than expected. Our Toyota has to cross the water about 10 times. But it's all nice and flat.


Upon arriving at our destination, we equip ourselves with waterproof bags because one must be prepared to inadvertently

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  • Frühstück im Ortspark von Timber Creek
  • Spontaner Ausflug in den Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park
  • Wanderung durch die steinige Schlucht
  • Erfrischung in warmen Pools
  • Stopp an den Edith Falls mit gesperrtem Badepool
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