Kalbarri is part of the traditional lands of the Nanda people. The Kalbarri Skywalk’s entry sign “Kaju Yatka” introduces the visitor to the Nanda words for ‘sky’ and ‘to walk’. The Skywalk offers lovely views of the Murchison River gorge and surrounding landscape. The engineering behind the structure is impressive – two cantilevered steel viewing platforms, anchored deep into the cliff’s sandstone, project out 17 and 25 metres respectively, hanging in mid-air 100m above the gorge.

Another attraction to drive to, is the Z-bend lookout, which overhangs a sharp bend in the Murchison River, but I got to see it from the Cessna!

The Ross Graham lookout has lovely views over the Murchison, and there is a walking trail which allows you to explore the shady banks and tranquil pools of the river.

Hawks Head lookout, is named in honour of a hawk-shaped rock formation visible from the lookout.

On the way to the Kalbarri township, visited Pot Alley, which provides speccy views to the south, capturing the ruggedness of the coast.

Again from the Cessna, the Murchison River mouth @ Gantheaume Bay, Kalbarri, opening out into the Indian Ocean.