El Questro: Emma Gorge
Emma Gorge - a boulder scramble to a waterfall pool with a warm thermal spring, on El Questro
The route
The line through Kimberley, WA, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Apr-Oct (dry season)
Kimberley heat; cool pool
Dry season (Apr-Oct); Gibb River Road access; closed/inaccessible in the wet. Confirm.
On the trail
Boulder-hopping up a gorge to a waterfall pool
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Moderate in the dry
Zebedee Springs (thermal) nearby
Getting there & staying
El Questro (Gibb River Road, Kimberley)
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Kununurra; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
El Questro Wilderness Park permit; Gibb River Rd (often 4WD) access
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Boulder scrambling, heat, remoteness; check for wildlife at pools
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.