Grand Canyon Loop Walk

A 900 m loop from Wonderland Car Park, and that figure is the total circuit, not one direction. Most people take 30 to 45 minutes. It is short, but it earns its reputation for being steep and physical.

From the car park a short signed approach drops you into the Grand Canyon itself, a narrow gorge walled by tall layered sandstone. A trickling stream threads the rocky floor while you pick your way between formations, then the track climbs out onto rocky terraces before the named Grand Canyon Loop return brings you back along the same short approach to the car park.

This is the compact gorge circuit only. It is not the longer Pinnacle or Wonderland Loop walk.

Call it moderate to strenuous for the distance. The surface is natural ground and bare rock with steep steps, ladder-like sections, and scrambling over uneven stone. Sections of the gorge are cramped, so you will be using your hands and watching your feet more than your camera. Sturdy shoes with grip make a real difference.

It is not a smooth path. Wheels and prams cannot use it.

The rock is slippery, the track is steep, and cliff edges in the area can be unstable. The gorge is also subject to flash flooding, so treat wet weather as a reason to reconsider rather than push on.

Reach Wonderland Car Park from Wonderland Road; the trail proper starts roughly 30 m from the parking area at a signed junction. Ordinary dogs are not allowed anywhere on the walk, with assistance-dog requirements handled separately. Also off the table: camping, fires, horses, bicycles, generators, firearms, fishing, and vehicles.