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Charles Knife Canyon

Exmouth WA

The Charles Knife Road turn off is 22km (20 minute drive) south of Exmouth. The drive takes you on a winding road up to the top of the range, offering spectacular views of the rugged terrain of Cape Range and the waters of Exmouth Gulf. Stop at the carpark and picnic tables on the way to the look.

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The Charles Knife Road turn off is 22km (20 minute drive) south of Exmouth. The drive takes you on a winding road up to the top of the range, offering spectacular views of the rugged terrain of Cape Range and the waters of Exmouth Gulf. Stop at the carpark and picnic tables on the way to the lookout. You can also access the Badjirrajirra Walk trail from the Thomas Carter Lookout. This class 4, 6km return walk takes approximately 3 hours. It is a moderately difficult loop trail traversing the top of Cape Range. The trail winds its way through rocky gullies, small gorges and open spinifex bushland. For more information on this walk trail contact the Milyering Discovery Centre.

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