Located in wyndhameast kimberley, mitchell falls wilderness lodge is in a rural location. Map of western australian south west area road network 072 main roads western australia annual report 2003 map of western australian metropolitan road network statement of corporate governance corporate governance means the way we balance. Mitchell river is a river in the kimberley region of western australia the river rises north east of sharp hill and flows in a northwesterly direction until discharging into the indian ocean via walmsley bay near port warrender the best known feature of the river is mitchell falls located within the mitchell river national park, a three tiered series of drops with a combined height of. The included maps are a product of the department of water, water. At 80 metres tall with 4 stages of water flow, the mitchell falls is truly a sight to behold. Mitchell falls explore parks wa parks and wildlife service.
This is a very remote location in the kimberley, western australia. Main roads western australia annual report 2003 071 map of western australian south west area road network. Home plan your trip map of western australia plan your trip map of western australia linktext find out more. A bushwalking track leads to the falls where you can enjoy a refreshing dip.
With a predefined route and a map, a selfdrive tour throughout western australia is the ultimate road trip with 6 self drive holiday packages from 3 days to 4 days to choose from. Mitchell river national park lies in a remote part of the kimberley and contains majestic waterfalls, aboriginal rock art and sites of cultural significance to the wunambal people. Mitchell falls western australia miks pics nature scenes l board. Gibb river road map kimberley australia travel guide. Fitzroy crossing and the kalumburu road takes you to the mitchell falls. Mitchell river is a river in the kimberley region of western australia the river rises north east of sharp hill and flows in a northwesterly direction until discharging into the indian ocean via walmsley bay near port warrender. Western australia track atlas spiral click image for more details.
Amazing waterfalls and waterholes in australia tourism. The mitchell plateau is a true wilderness adventure with jawdropping panoramas of wild escarpments, tropical rainforests and the thundering fourtiered falls known as mitchell falls reached via the mitchell plateau and a 6 kilometre hike from the camping ground. Absolutely amazing scenery, a perfect way to see the vastness of this state. Wes and nick pilots took us on the float plane, leaving lake kununurra early this morning, flying low over the countryside up to the top end of w.
Well known for spectacular majestic waterfalls and aboriginal rock arts. Spectacular landscapes including the mitchell plateau and the thundering mitchell falls. Mitchell falls western australia is this way cool or what screw all the rich fat cats as long as we have places like this to touch,visit, maybe play i love planet earth, mitchell falls western australia mitchell falls is a m waterfall located on private property in. Western australias kimberley region has approximately 30 major rivers and many. Large detailed map of western australia with cities and towns. All maps come in ai, eps, pdf, png and jpg file formats.
From the mitchell falls camping area, its a short helicopter flight or sixkilometre walk to the falls, and you have the option of following the walking trail to little mertens falls and big mertens falls. Mitchell falls western australia, australia australia. My friend and i booked the kimberley air trip from kununurra to mitchell falls. Aerial view of mitchell falls from a scenic helicopter flight. The waterfall guides are writeups that give you the most thorough information of particular waterfalls that weve personally visited. Mitchell falls was said to be the second tallest waterfall in the state of western australia at a cumulative height of 80m at least according to the literature.
From the lower falls, we move west to a deep, narrow gorge which we. Mitchell plateau, western australia 6740 australia. Here is a compilation of the most essential tools and resources you will need. Map of western australia western australia australias guide. The plateau is reached from the gibb river road and it is from here that visitors will get a view of the layered sandstone that makes up the plateau, along with the mitchell river and the three falls scattered throughout the area, including mitchell falls. Mitchell falls is located in the remote but accessible mitchell river national park in the kimberley, western australia.
Bringing fresh fruit, vegetables or honey into wa is illegal whether you come by road or plane. The mitchell plateau has one of the two highest concentrations of. Plan your western australian holiday with our customised map which shows accommodation, attractions, events and more. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. The sight and sound of water roaring over the three levels of the upper mitchell falls is awe inspiring. The most popular month to go is september, which has the most number of tour departures. Mitchell falls is a marvelous fourtiered waterfall, located on the remote mitchell plateau in the kimberley region of western australia. I took the photos you see on this and other pages after a fabulous wet season when the falls were at their most splendid. Each individual map is available for free in pdf format. Go for a swim in the pools above the falls then take an included helicopter flight over mitchell falls and the surrounding. Mitchell falls tour kimberley air tours, kununurra.
Mitchell falls are a chain of four waterfalls located in the remote north of the kimberley region western australia, a little more than 2,000 kilometers northeast of perth. Mitchell falls horizontal falls 1 3 nambung national park 2 10 11 great southern goldfields. Start, click to reverse the dynamic map and driving notes mitchell falls campsite. Amazing pictures amazing travel pictures with maps for all around the world introduction. I had no idea how big and impressive the mitchell falls are and i had no idea what an amazing region the whole mitchell plateau is. The ultimate 14day gibb river road guide hema maps. Weve got 79 tours going to australia, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 18 days. These four streams create series of huge pools, which flow one into another.
Mitchell plateau airstrip western australian aviation college. Mitchell waterfalls is a beautiful fourtiered waterfall located in the remote north of the kimberley region in western australia, about 2,140 kilometers northeast of perth. Explore the hidden beauty of western australia on this. Outstanding mitchell falls is one of the most extraordinary attractions in the kimberley region of australia. When available, local indigenous guides will join the adventure.
Along with more than 60 beaches, coral reefs harbouring tropical fish, and historypacked buildings, rottnest is home to an instagram star, the friendly quokka, a marsupial found only in western australia. Near the mouth of the king edward river, at the northern tip of western australia, kalumburu mission is the states most remote and. Discover which maps and navigation you might need on your offroad trip to the kimberley. Explore the hidden beauty of western australia on this rugged road the gibb river road in australia s kimberley region is a 410milelong, rugged, rustred dirt track. Must see western australia attractions up the coast as well as a few quick facts, when to visit and how to get around. Learn about the australian outback when you land at. I had no idea how big and impressive the mitchell falls are, and i had no idea what an amazing region the whole mitchell plateau is if you visit the kimberley you really should try to make time for a visit to this area, even though it means setting at least a few days aside for it. Mitchell falls western australia timorleste indonesia 0 50 100 miles 150 200 n cape londonderry ramada eco beach resort horizontal falls bungle bungle savannah lodge wilderness lodge berkeley river lodge faraway bay hunter river e t r y r kings cascades purnululu national park mitchell river national park r g e 1200e 125 0e e 200s 100s. Indeed, as you can see from the waterfall map on the top of this page, we cover quite a large chunk of australia, including some deserts where we wouldnt have expected to find waterfalls. Explore western australia with our interactive map. This massive, fourtiered waterfall is remote an adventurous 500kilometre 310mile drive north of broome, and a fourkilometre 2.
Map of western australia tourism western australia. This page provides a complete overview of western australia, australia region maps. Begin with a guided hike to little mertens falls to view rarely seen rock art. Travel off the beaten path, stop at photogenic hotspots and plan your own itinerary. Kimberley tours are available, however the area is best discovered by 4wd, allowing travellers to explore the many tracks both easy and difficult that burrow deep into its most remote reaches. Mitchell falls, western australia visitor says tomorrow we start our 1 year road trip around oz. The walk is over rough country but the track is marked and is reasonably wellworn. At the end of the kimberleys gibb river road are the mighty mitchell falls in the mitchell river national park which is also home to fanpalm forests, aboriginal rock art and spellbinding gorges photo by ben knapinski photography see photos, tips, similar places specials, and more at mitchell falls western australia. Mitchell falls and the mitchell plateau kimberley australia. Map of western australian south west area road network. So have a look at our western australia waterfalls page by scrolling down to the listing of waterfall writeups below. Ecologically important the mitchell plateau is one of the most speciesrich areas in northern australia aboriginal art the numerous art sites may be a reflection of the diverse habitats and abundant natural food supplies. For outback scenery and aboriginal culture, mitchell river national park in the rugged kimberley region, is among the best in australia.
This page is your guide to all maps of western australia or parts of western australia that can be found on this website. Locations western australia kimberley mitchell plateau australia. Experience the new ungolan pavillion, the first accommodation established on the mitchell plateau. The hike to the mitchell falls kimberley australia. Mitchell falls is a beautiful fourtiered waterfall located in the remote north of the kimberley region in western australia, about 2,140 kilometers northeast of perth. Wa holiday guide maps of western australia free road map. Mitchell river explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. The vast expanse of mitchell falls meant that most of my shots were in landscape format, or wide panoramas trying to capture the rocks and the whole scene. The mitchell plateau, located in the far northern reaches of the remote kimberley region, is home to the magnificent mitchell falls.
Ngauwudu road zone uunguu visitor passes for private aircraft are available for purchase online. Continue to big mertens falls before arriving at the incredible mitchell falls. Check out some day trip and road trip itineraries to help inspire and plan your holiday in western australia. The fourtiered mitchell falls is on the the most impressive sights in the kimberley, and it is an essential detour from the gibb river road. Mitchell falls, western australia places to see on an australian road trip. We usually take a helicopter ride out of the falls opting for the slightly longer excursion down river to see the lower mitchell falls. Map of western australia single color is a fully layered, editable vector map file. Mitchell falls vertical b australia travel, waterfall. Explore the highlights of west kimberleys highlights, including mitchell falls and cape leveque, on a fullday tour by plane from broome.
You can pay using your paypal account or credit card. Map of western australia tourism western australia go to homepage. Taking a day trip is a great feeling, when you can get out and about for a whole day knowing that you can just relax when you get back to your accommodation having had a full day out. This map shows cities, towns, freeways, main roads, secondary roads, minor connecting roads, railways, fruit fly exclusion zones, cumulative distances, river and lakes in western australia. Mitchell falls mitchell plateau 2020 all you need to. You can stop and view little mertens falls 800 m from the camping area on the way to mitchell falls. Ranging from short to long stays, they cover a variety of destinations and experiences ensuring theres something for everyone. Mitchell river becomes tidal below the lower mitchell falls and is habitat for estuarine. Two species of crocodile occur in western australia. Western australia tours from broome, darwin, port hedland, karratha, perth, adelaide alice springs to and from western australia. The nearest towns are derby which is 350 kilometres 217 mi to the southwest and wyndham which is 270 km 168 mi to the. The mitchell river has carved spellbinding gorges and waterfalls into the blocky, layered sandstone of the mitchell plateau. Mitchell river national park western australia wikipedia. The track to mitchell falls starts at mertens creek and the adjacent mitchell falls campground.
Best time to see mitchell falls in western australia 2020. Mitchell river national park is a national park in the kimberley region of western australia. Mitchell falls, australia beautiful places, beautiful. Aboriginal australia wall map, d r horton, aboriginal studies press, aiatsis, 1996 disclaimer and warning. The stunning backdrop of the red escarpment lands of the mitchell plateau provided the elevation and geology needed to channel the wet season rains over the cliffs. Mertens falls on the mitchell plateau off the gibb river road. Even from a substantial distance away, you can clearly hear the. Detailed map of western australia western australia maps click on the detailed map of western australia to view it full screen. But trust me, no photo could ever do this place justice.
Go for a swim in the pools above the falls then take an included helicopter flight over mitchell falls and the. Departing the gibb river road, take the 4wd only kalumburu road and then the challenging port warrender road to the mitchell falls campground carpark. Mitchell falls, wa mitchell river nation park located in the remote area of kimberley, western australia. Mitchell falls, wa mitchell river national park western. Book mitchell falls wilderness lodge in mitchell plateau.
A great day excursion at a magnificent kimberley landmark. Derby near broome on the west coast with kununurra in the east kimberley. Top waterfalls in western australia, australia tripadvisor. The mitchell falls are among the most photographed attractions of the kimberley. Join kingfisher in exploring the vast areas of kununurra and the kimberley with our air and land tours including the kimberley coast, bungles and mitchell falls. It is located within mitchell river national park and is one of the parks main attractions. Not suitable for use in native title and other land claims this map indicates only the general location of large groupings of people which may include smaller groups such as clans, dialects or individual languages in a group. Apr, 20 mitchell falls are a chain of four waterfalls located in the remote north of the kimberley region western australia, a little more than 2,000 kilometers northeast of perth. From simple outline maps to detailed map of western australia.
A guide to western australia, must sees, facts, when to visit. Media in category mitchell river national park western australia the following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total. Map of western australia single color free vector maps. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Only 19 kilometres 12 miles from perth, carfree rottnest island takes you back in time to when life was relaxed and simple. Big merton falls right next to mitchell falls are just as impressive and at little merton falls you can get behind the falls and look at the indigenous art. Allow four to six hours for the moderate to difficult 8. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. Oct 12, 2017 in 2018, wunambal gaambera aboriginal people in the north kimberley, western australia are implementing their uunguu visitor pass uvp for independent visitors to ngauwudu mitchell plateau, which includes punamiiuunpuu mitchell falls and mitchell plateau airstrip. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state.
The mitchell plateau is an isolated and challenging trip to undertake, but its one that is also very worthwhile for any 4wd enthusiast. The park adjoins the northern boundary of the prince regent national park. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. It is a triple fall with other falls and lakes nearby accessible by walking. The hike to the the mitchell falls kimberley australia travel guide. Situated close to the powerful mitchell falls and beside a delightful waterhole on camp creek, mitchell falls wilderness lodge is located on the mitchell plateau, allowing you to truly discover the best of this stunning region. You can find ancient rock art, loads of wildlife, white. Below those you can find my recommendation for the best physical map of the gibb. Mitchell river national park is a national park in the kimberley region of western australia, 2,140 kilometres 1,330 mi northeast of perth. As part of the national park mitchell river, this magnificent 4tiered waterfall is often visited by travelers and nature lovers, even though its not.
We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. The mitchell falls and mitchell plateau kimberley australia. Bat crack falls in kimberley, western australia ken duncan photography. It is a part of mitchell river national park one of the protected areas of western australia, mitchell falls are probably one of the parks main attractions. Oz means australia mitchell falls, western australia reminds of some places i used to go during my childhood in brasil. Swimming is not permitted below the falls, due to the possible presence of salt water crocodiles. Maphill presents the map of western australia in a wide variety of map types and styles. Just download it, open it in a program that can display pdf files, and print. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to discover a serene oasis. For more information about mitchel falls tours, itineraries, and local attractions call now at 1800960991. Mertens gorge large and dramatic falls en route to the mitchell falls which plunge into a narrow chasm known as big mertens falls 2. The mitchell plateau is one of the most spectacular parts of the kimberley. The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus.
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