How do you get to the Mitchell Plateau?
The Mitchell Plateau is accessed via the 4WD only Kalumburu Road, from the junction at the Gibb River Road approximately 416 kilometres from Derby to the south-west and 243 kilometres from Kununurra to the south-east.
Are Mitchell Falls open?
All the places covered by the Uunguu Visitor Pass (the area called the Ngauwudu Road Zone) will open. This includes the Mitchell Falls themselves, all the walks, the campground inside the national park, the campground at the King Edward River and the one at Walsh Point.
Is the Mitchell Plateau open?
The park is closed during the wet season, and access roads and tracks to the plateau are also usually closed.
How do you get to Mitchell Falls?
How to get there: Mitchell Falls is located in the remote but accessible Mitchell River National Park in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Drive: Departing the Gibb River Road, take the 4WD only Kalumburu Road and then the challenging Port Warrender Road to the Mitchell Falls campground carpark.
How difficult is the Mitchell Falls walk?
Allow four to six hours for the moderate to difficult 8.6 km round trip to Mitchell Falls so that time can be spent at the falls. The walk is over rough country but the track is marked and is reasonably well-worn. You can stop and view Little Mertens Falls 800 m from the camping area on the way to Mitchell Falls.
Is Kalumburu open to tourists?
Open (whole or part)Open to visitors. Please note Kalumburu remains closed, including for travellers seeking food and fuel on their way to and from Honeymoon Beach.
Can you swim at Mitchell Falls?
Swimming is not permitted below the falls, due to the possible presence of salt water crocodiles. En route you can view Mertens Falls (800 m from the camping area) and Mertens Gorge (2.5 km from the camping area).
Do you need to book Mitchell Falls campground?
There is a helipad (and booking office) at the campground where you can arrange a scenic flight to the Mitchell Plateau. It is possible to fly one way and walk back along the 4.3km scenic walk trail (or vice versa). These services are provided under licence by HeliSpirit. Bookings are essential.
Is Mitchell Falls worth it?
The Mitchell falls is a stunning place. To see water cascading down 4 levels with the mist creating a perfect rainbow is something else. There are a myriad of different places you can stop at along the way if you walk as well, which in their own rights are worth visiting.
Are there crocodiles at Mitchell Falls?
Bush Walking Take care near the many cliffs. Swimming is not permitted below the falls, due to the possible presence of salt water crocodiles.
Is it worth going to Mitchell Falls?
The road is pretty rough in spots but the trip is worth it. The Gibb River Road had been in pretty good condition but this disappeared once we turned on to the Kalumburu Road to head towards Mitchell Falls. Camp for the night was Miners Pool (part of Drysdale River Station) about 60km up the road.
Is there fuel at Kalumburu?
Fuel along the Kalumburu Road/Mitchell Plateau Drysdale River Station (Diesel and petrol; tyre repairs; grocery items).
Where is the Mitchell River national park located?
Mitchell River National Park. Mitchell River National Park is a national park in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2,140 kilometres (1,330 mi) northeast of Perth. The park adjoins the northern boundary of the Prince Regent National Park.
Where are the best Cascades in Mitchell River National Park?
Her staircase-like cascades in full flow are a sight to behold from land, and even more spectacular by air. Set among the jaw-dropping beauty of the Mitchell Plateau, – a 4WD’ers dream – Mitchell Falls is just one of many cascades in Mitchell River National Park, so have your camera on the ready!
What is there to do on the Mitchell Plateau?
The three waterfalls on the Mitchell Plateau are the most alluring attractions in the area. The Little Mertens Falls, boasts natural spa pools that can be accessed on the same site, as well as a cave beneath it.
What to see and do in Mitchell Falls?
If you’re lucky enough to get the chance to visit Mitchell Falls, make sure you check out: 1 Mitchell Plateau 2 Bradshaw Rock Paintings 3 Livistona Palm Forests 4 Little Merten Falls More