King Leopold Ranges

King Leopold Ranges

The King Leopold Ranges are a range of hills in the western Kimberley region of Western Australia . Situated 134 kilometres along the Gibb River Road, it is part of the 3,921 km² King Leopold Ranges Conservation National Park. The ranges separate the main Kimberley plateau from the southern Fitzroy plains and consist of quartz sandstone intruded by dolerite.

The ranges which reach to almost 1,000 metres in height were named by Alexander Forrest in 1879 after King Leopold of Belgium.

Nearby features include Bell Gorge, Silent Grove and Lennard Gorge as well as the Napier Range and Queen Victoria's Head granite outcrop. Camping is permitted at Bell Creek or at Silent Grove.

Physiography

The ranges are a distinct physiographic section of the larger Kimberly Block province, which in turn is part of the larger West Australian Shield division.


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