New and sporty, Kalbarri is becoming the West Coast Nowra.

LOCATION: 500km N of Perth in Kalbarri National Park. Great Northern Highway to Brand Highway. Follow the signs into the park. About 20km into the park, make a right at the T, park at the end of the road at the toilets.

ROCK: Sandstone
CLIMBING: Sport routes from the mid-teens to mid-20s.

WHEN TO GO: Summer can be HOT. But climbing is possible year-round.
RECOMMENDED READING: Check with Perth gear shops