Temple Gorge

Starting from Temple Gorge Campground, Kennedy Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to a sandstone rockface known as the Temple. The walk follows a dry creek bed that can have seasonal pools scattered along the walk. Another highlight of the walk is the changes in the colour of the sandstones with unusual shapes. The walk is tougher towards the end, and there are boulders scattered along the way; hiking shoes are advised. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-24.661522,115.1739871)
Mode	Car
Directions	From North West Coastal Highway, 1, South Plantations. Turn on to Carnarvon Mullewa Road then drive for 160.8 km Turn left onto Killili Road and drive for another 48.3 km Turn sharp left onto Lyons RiverRoad and drive for another 12.9 km Keep left onto Lyons RiverRoad and drive for another 40 m

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the left hand (less challenging) of the gorge. Keep an eye out for the yellow markers. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 440 m continue straight.
	Continue another 500 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 930 m to get back to the start.

This side trip takes you to the left hand (less challenging) of the gorge. Keep an eye out for the yellow markers.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 155 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 155 m to the main route.

Terrain

Temple Gorge

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.9 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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