Karijini, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Karijini, in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area.
| Locality | Karijini |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Ashburton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.72116 |
| Longitude | 118.23932 |
| Area | 6345.4 km² |
| Postcode | 6751 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1053 km north-northeast |
Karijini is a locality in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 6345.4 km². It lies approximately 1053 km north-northeast of Perth. Karijini is located at 22.7212°S, 118.2393°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6751. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Karijini unfolds as a breathtaking testament to ancient geological forces, a labyrinth of gorges deeply incised into the iron-rich Hamersley Plateau. It lies 764.7 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 46.6 km east of Tom Price. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, exhaling a dry, mineral scent that hangs in the air, particularly potent as the sun dips towards the horizon, painting the ochre walls in hues of burnt sienna and deep plum. Towering mulga trees, their branches stark against the vast, cerulean sky, cling tenaciously to the narrow rims of these chasms, while ferns and hardy shrubs find purchase in the shaded, damper recesses, a vibrant splash of green against the pervasive red. The silence here is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through the spinifex or the distant cry of a bird of prey, a sound that seems to echo the immensity of time etched into the very rock.
This rugged landscape, part of the Shire of Ashburton, has long been a place of deep significance, its story interwoven with the Yamatji people who have traversed these lands for millennia. The modern chapter of Karijini is intrinsically linked to the immense wealth beneath its surface, with iron ore mining forming the backbone of the local economy, shaping the very contours of the land and the lives of those who call it home. Though the extraction of this precious mineral defines much of its present, the enduring allure of Karijini National Park, with its dramatic gorges like Hancock and Joffre, draws travellers from afar, seeking solace and wonder in its raw, untamed beauty. The stark contrast between the industrial hum of mining operations and the serene majesty of the natural gorges creates a unique character, a place where the pulse of industry beats in close proximity to the deep, resonant heartbeat of the ancient earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karijini, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Karijini, in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area.
Detailed location data for Karijini includes the postcode (6751), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Ashburton), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Karijini is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |