Hike the Wungong Gorge

Darling Downs, Western Australia

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Distance

7.5 miles

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Tim den Boer

This is an easy day hike to do with family, friends or even just by yourself. It gives you a easy chance to observe part of God's creation.

This adventure is about 12 km's there and back. You can park your car on south western hwy and walk there and back, observing God's creation in the meantime. When you get at the end you can eat a snack at the picnic tables or even have lunch there. You can also walk up the road to the Yungong Dam and enjoy the view from up there. If you only want to do 6 km's you can walk there and get someone to pick you up from the dam.

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