Natural · Palm-forest thermal cascade · Western Australia
Zebedee Springs
The experience
Zebedee, in full
Inside El Questro Wilderness Park off the legendary Gibb River Road, Zebedee Springs is a tiered series of thermal pools and small waterfalls, brought to the surface along ancient fault lines and set in a prehistoric forest of Livistona and pandanus palms. The water holds a warm 28–32°C — comfortable rather than scalding — in one of the most photogenic settings in the country.
There are no built facilities at the springs; you reach them on a short 1.5 km return walk from the car park. The trade-off for the beauty is a tight window: it is a dry-season destination, open to general visitors only in the mornings, with afternoons reserved for El Questro Homestead guests.
Signature: Palm-fringed thermal pools and cascades in the wild.
Services & facilities
What you'll find
- Natural tiered thermal pools and cascades
- Short 1.5 km return walk from the car park
- Part of El Questro Wilderness Park
- Homestead suites, Emma Gorge cabins, station rooms and camping
- Dining, bar and guided 4WD tours at El Questro
- Gorges and walks across the wider park
The good
- Idyllic, photogenic palm-fringed pools and cascades
- Warm, comfortable water in true wilderness
- Pairs with El Questro gorges, walks and stays
- Morning access is free with a park permit
The catch
- Dry season only, and mornings only (7am–noon) for the public
- Remote 4WD access or paid transfers, plus a 1.5 km walk
- Mild temperature and small pools that crowd at opening
Good to know
Before you go
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