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 Kalbarri Oceanarium
Website: www.kalbarriexplorer.com.au/oceanarium.htm - Email: kex@wn.com.au
PO Box 264 Kalbarri WA 6537
Phone: +61 8 9937 2027
Fax: +61 8 9937 2027
From the pristine waters of Kalbarri see Seahorses, Giant Lobsters, Deep Sea Crabs and Coral Reef Fish at the Kalbarri Oceanarium in an environment that matches that of the natural ocean and river. The West Australian coast is known world wide for its natural beauty and for its abundant marine life. Our spectacular aquariums present an insight to the fascinating world of our amazing marine species. Large aquariums and touch pool designed to present marine life in settings that closely resembling their natural environment. Fish of all shapes, colours and sizes, giant crayfish, deep sea crabs, seahorses, eels, sponges and anemones. |
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Kalbarri Wildflower Centre |
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 Kalbarri Wildflower Centre
Email: edwardsflowers@westnet.com.au
Ajana Road, Kalbarri (Next to Conservation And Land Management Head Quarters)
Phone: +61 8 9937 1229
Fax: +61 8 9937 1229
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm daily from June 1 to November 30
Walk the "Interpretive Nature Trail" or take one of the "Guided Walks" through Kalbarri's Native Botanic Garden. Afterwards enjoy quality tea or coffee as you
browse through the Floral Art and Souvenirs available to take home to remember the visit to our Wildflower Centre or even some of our wildflower seeds for your garden. |
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 Kalbarri National Park
Website: www.naturebase.net/national_parks/previous_parks_month/kalbarri.html
The 183 000 hectare Kalbarri National Park is located on the lower reaches of the Murchison River. Magnificent gorges, unique features and scenery including wildflowers are some of the attractions of this National Park. Detailed information about the unique Kalbarri National Park can be found at "Nature Base" Kalbarri National Park web site. This website is worth viewing. |
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 Rainbow Jungle
Website: www.members.westnet.com.au/web/rainbowjungle - Email: rainbowjungle@wn.com.au
Red Bluff Road, Kalbarri WA 6537
Phone: +61 8 9937 1248
Fax: +61 8 9937 1248
Established in 1986, with around 350 birds including 50 species of Australian parrots and cockatoos Rainbow Jungle is well worth a visit. Internationally renown , Rainbow Jungle is famous for the largest walk-in parrot aviary in Australia. It took 300 tonnes of Tunblagooda sandstone to build and is beautifully planted and landscaped. Well constructed pathways present easy access to all areas, making it an enjoyable experience for people of all ages. Whale Watching and spectacular ocean and coastal views can be seen from the beautifully constructed viewing tower. Picnic facilities and barbecues are available for visitors. Tea and coffee can also be purchased. Opening times and entry fees can be found on Rainbow Jungles web site. |
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 Seahorse Sanctuary - Tours available December 2004
Website: www.seahorsesanctuary.com.au - Email: kalseahorse@westnet.com.au
Kalbarri Western Australia 6537
A credit to conservation biologists Michael and Wendy Payne, the Seahorse Sanctuary facility was established in Kalbarri in 2004. Together they aim to conserve the world's dwindling natural resources by culturing seahorses and other tropical marine ornamental fish species for the home aquarium. Many fish including seahorses that are currently sold in aquarium shops are taken from the wild, contributing to the depletion of our world's delicate coral reef ecosystems.
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 Paul's Gallery
Website: www.paulsgallery.com.au - Email: paulsgallery@wn.com.au
P.O Box 322, Kalbarri Western Australia 6537
Phone: +61 8 9937 2121
Fax: +61 8 9937 2121
Even though not open to the public at this stage, Paul's Gallery produces unique "sun rings" and silver ingots where no two items are the same. Popular in Europe and Australia, the rings and ignots can be purchased over the Internet from Pauls Gallery website. When in Kalbarri, give Paul a phone call to view his work. Phone 9937 2121. |
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Coastal Cliffs & River Gorges |
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Coastal Cliffs
Red Bluff, Mushroom Rock, Rainbow Valley, Pot Alley, Eagle Gorge, Shellhouse and Grandstand, Island Rock Natrual Bridge.
These costal cliffs to the south of Kalbarri provide some excellent scenery and different features which are well sign posted from the road. Access to a great beach can be gained at Eagle Gorge where eagles have been seen soaring on the air currents. Rainbows can be seen in the sea mist at Rainbow Valley and shows layers of different rock colours and types. An ocean view of these features can be obtained from a "Sunset Cliffs and Dolphin Search Tour" provided by Kalbarri Explorer or the "Spectacular Costal Cliff Cruise" by Kalbarri Reefwalker Tours. Kalbarri Coach Tours provide a "Coastal Gorges Tour" (See Tours Section)
River Gorges
The Loop, Z Bend, Hakes Head, Ross Graham Lookout
Several lookouts are positioned around the Loop to give different perspectives on the switchback course of the Murchison River. Nature's Window is a natural rock arch which superbly frames the upstream view. The Z Bend is an easy half kilomter (500 metre) walk to a lookout which overhangs the Murchison River. Hawks Head provides a spectacular gorge view while the Ross Graham Lookout gives a similar view and an easy walk to the rock pools on the gorge's river bed.
Caution: Be aware of your surroundings and cautious of rock overhangs. Inclement weather can make visiting these Coastal Cliffs and Gorges hazardous. In this case a guide tour by one of Kalbarri's experience tour operators is recommended.
Above Information courtesy of Active Safaris (www.activesafaris.com.au) |
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