Mitchell Falls – Up To Date!!!

Can you believe it, nearly 1 year since departing Mackay I am finally writing a post the day it happened. Right now, I am sitting at Walsh Point in our peaceful campsite, overlooking the spectacular bay of Port Warrender in the northern Kimberley. Much to say I am far more relaxed now than I was a few hours ago!

Today we ventured back up the Port Warrender “Goat Track” to visit the Mitchell Falls. We had to do it this was as we were unable to take the dogs into the park. The walk to the falls is 8.6km return and the walk in was quite enjoyable. Along flat sandy tracks, through creek beds and over many rocks. The destination.... the beautiful Aussie outback at one of its best! We ventured across the top of the falls, passed the heli pad and across a few more rocks to face a spectacular view of the cascading falls. We sat, we watched & we enjoyed yet another great Aussie wonder. There are three main levels with numerous falls. At this time of year there is a bit less water than after the wet season but they are still amazing.

You know us, can’t sit still for too long and we had just walked over 4km in Kimberley heat, we headed for a swim. Unfortunately you cannot go into the pools at the bottom of the falls, the are unbelievably inviting. However, back at the top of the falls we re-energised with a sanga and a swim ready for our walk back.

In hindsight, I probably would have paid the $105 heli taxi that takes you on a 6 minute flight over the falls and back to the carpark. The only downside is that you have to book and pay at the carpark before starting the walk and we decided to tighten our budget and burn a few more calories.

The walk back to the car was a killer for us. The length of the walk is similar to that we did with ease at the Olga’s, as well as the difficulty, the only difference being we walked the Olga’s in winter and the falls in Kimberley heat. It was hot, very hot... so we took it slow and finally saw a shining light over the Nissan waiting for us with air-con!

It truly was a great walk and the Mitchell Plateau and Falls are a must see. We would love to see them soon after the wet season from the air, it would be breathtaking. There is always next time, but for now I am exhausted, Ben is in the boat putting the crab pots in and the hammock is calling me for an afternoon siesta!

Mitchell Falls