Gregory's Gorge vs Karajini NP

what is the heat going to be like ????
Although i lived in Tom Price for a while i am told that the camp sites have changed a lot since then....
I would be chasing info on the amount of shade available at the sites as i would assume it will be busy so space will be hard to get and with kids i would not like to be camped out in the full sun up there ......

Hello sideways
We are in our late sixties and visited Karagini 2007.
We saw and explored the lot. There are places where you cannot continue in the gorges unless you have abseiling gear and qualifications.
However you and the kids will have a ball. One thing you must buy before you go is 'booties' for everyone.Get them from BCF or fishing tackle stores.
Nike or similar do not work but the people with booties had more grip than a gecko and crocks are hopeless too.
We'll be going and will definitely take booties

We lived in Karatha for years and Gregories was our favorite camping spot, it was always quiet had plenty of water and there are huge trees everywhere..it's gorgeous...our kids loved it when they were younger.

We have never been to Karajini as it's a national park and we always took our dogs camping with us..I've heard its lovely tho..you won't be sorry with either choice..its the gorgeous Pilbara.

Hi,
We recently stayed at the Dales Gorge camp ground they have about 4 areas you can camp at there one that is generator friendly (if you require it) you can not book a site there, you need to get there early before 10am to get a site especially at school holiday times. Basic ammenities there. As far as safety goes the campsite is 'as safe' as any bush camp....there is limited fencing & safety barriers at the gorges so as any responseable parent would do keep an eye on your kids.
Use this as your base to explore the beautiful Karajini, so much to see. A big days trip is to drive to Auski Roadhouse then go on the Wittenoom Rd (stunning scenery) have a drive around the old town (a few people still live there) then onto Hammersley Gorge (how beautiful is this country) after that Tom Price (Coles there if you need to do any shopping) drive up Mt Nameless for a view of the surrounding country & a distant view of the mine & workings. Then back to Dales Gorge for a cold one.
Enjoy your holiday

more time would be required to see all of Karajini but iwould be crowded
if you want to set up away from crowds and just relax in the one spot without crowds, have some shade and a swimming hole go to Gregories. was there 2 years ago and loved it

Hi,
We were at karajini about 6weeks ago and stayed at Dales camp for a couple of nights. Some of the gorges are spectacular and well worth the visit The camping area and pit toilets were clean and gas BBQ were available. It is a good place to set up and then go out to explore. You would need to get into karijini early as the camping spots seemed to fill up very quickly.

Regards
Steve

One thing I'd consider is camping proximity to water.
From both Karajini campgrounds, its a hike and descent to the water. Its common to drive to the water each time for a swim - although you can hike.
Gregorys offers camping on and near the river bank. No hike, descent or drive each time for a swim.

Have fun

thanks to all your replies, after talking and recieving information from Water Authority ( who mange/own Gregory's) it is a tricky drive in to Gregory's and the decision was made to stay at the Karijini eco retreat, should be a bit more comfortable there, (lots) .
we will probably do a day trip into Millstream on the way to Karratha

Well we stayed at Karijini Eco retreat and I was very disappointed in our stay. Apart from being very hot ( with had nothing to do with the retreat) there was not enough showers and toilets for all of us (38) in our group. Not much shade and hardly any trees to camp under. Some man made shad might have been nice.

One of the reasions we stayed theere was that we went out for tea. they need a bit of education on how to cater for a large group at once.
and I now feel that we would have been better to stay at the Dales Gorge Camp ground
this is where I feel the 3.7 million dollars should be spent rather thtan advertising. and also bitumnising the road in so the shrubbery doesnt have a covering f dust either side of the road