The Mitchell Falls and Mitchell Plateau

The Mitchell Falls are one of the most photographed attractions of the Kimberley.

I took my own compulsory shots while I was up there in May 2006.

We had had a fabulous wet season so I was lucky to see the falls at their most splendid.

But trust me, no photo could ever do this place justice. It's not just the Mitchell Falls that make it special, there is so much to discover and do here. And that's what this part of the site is about.

The top tier of the falls. The Mitchell Falls The second and third tier of the Mitchell Falls.

You can see the falls by taking a scenic flight from Drysdale Station on the Gibb River Road. But you'd miss out on a lot!

Yes, getting to the Mitchell Plateau takes some time and dedication, but it's worth it! (And the camping is free.)

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Mitchell Falls in June  Mitchell Falls looks amazing. But is it worth it going there at the end of June when the wet season is over? Is there going to be any water left?
Thank ...

Hire car insurance for Mitchell Plateau  We understand that our hired 4wd car insurance only covers the Gibb River Road , and not the Kalumburu Road and Mitchell Plateau Track . Does someone ...

Crossing The King Edward River  The road to the Mitchell Plateau had just been opened. The King Edward River was full of loads of water. Novices as we were with river crossings, we did ...

Garden of Eden  We stayed 6 nights at the Mitchell Plateau campsite, left for provisions and came back for 2 more. No one else did – came and went in a day or two nights ...

Walking to the Mitchell Falls with young children?  I was reading about Mitchell Plateau. How tough is the walk? It sounds like a great place to get to, but I am a bit worried it might be too much for the ...

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