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Australia
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Western Australia
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Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley
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Kununurra
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Tours & Activities
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2 day Mitchell Falls and Wandjina Coast Tour
2 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Stop At: Mitchell Falls, Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia Australia
You will be collected from your Kununurra accommodation at approximately 6:30am and depart Kununurra Airport at 7am for a 1.5-hour private aircraft flight to Mitchell Plateau. En-route you will view the Ord River Diversion Dam, irrigated farmlands and the spectacular Cockburn Ranges. Your journey continues across the vast expanse of the rarely visited Central Kimberley.
Arrive at the natural bauxite rich airfield at Mitchell Plateau by 8:30am where you will be greeted by your guide. Once settled in at the Lodge, enjoy a bush breakfast before heading out by 4WD and guided walk to the majestic Mitchell Falls. Relax at the Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch before boarding a helicopter flight back to the ranger station, and return to the Lodge by 4WD. Take the opportunity to explore and enjoy the unique flora of your campsite in the dappled afternoon sunlight. After dinner, enjoy the quiet and convivial atmosphere of this very isolated retreat, before retiring to your comfortable safari style accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch: A packed lunch is provided to all passengers
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at APT Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Day 2: Wandjina Coastal Tour
Stop At: Kalumburu Airport, Kalumburu WA 6740, Australia
Awakened by songbirds in the crisp clean air and enjoy an unhurried breakfast, before transfer to Mitchell Plateau airfield. Depart Mitchell Plateau and re-board your fixed-wing aircraft for your onward journey. En-route you will view Port Warrender and the Kimberley Coastal Camp, the rich pearl farms of Vansittart Bay, the WWII Truscott airbase, and miles of exotic and pristine coastline.
Mid-morning, you will arrive at the remote settlement of Kalumburu for a tour with local Wunambal Guide and custodian of the country. Clarrie will show guests a day in the life at Kalumburu community, including visiting ancient rock art sites, the historic WWII aircraft graveyard and the beach front. If the tide is right, guests will have the opportunity to eat fresh oysters from the rocks.
Depart Kalumburu for the remote Timor Sea coast, overflying Faraway Bay, King George Falls, Berkeley River, and the mighty Cambridge Gulf. At the mouth of the Ord River, track east following the meandering path and tidal floodplains where saltwater crocodiles are often seen soaking in the midday sun. You will pass by House Roof Hill, the very recognizable backdrop to Baz Luhman’s “Australia” movie. The Ord River Irrigation Area and its expanding farmlands will then be revealed as you set course for the green and vibrant town of Kununurra.
Arrive back at Kununurra at approximately 2pm.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Stop At: Mitchell Falls, Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia Australia
You will be collected from your Kununurra accommodation at approximately 6:30am and depart Kununurra Airport at 7am for a 1.5-hour private aircraft flight to Mitchell Plateau. En-route you will view the Ord River Diversion Dam, irrigated farmlands and the spectacular Cockburn Ranges. Your journey continues across the vast expanse of the rarely visited Central Kimberley.
Arrive at the natural bauxite rich airfield at Mitchell Plateau by 8:30am where you will be greeted by your guide. Once settled in at the Lodge, enjoy a bush breakfast before heading out by 4WD and guided walk to the majestic Mitchell Falls. Relax at the Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch before boarding a helicopter flight back to the ranger station, and return to the Lodge by 4WD. Take the opportunity to explore and enjoy the unique flora of your campsite in the dappled afternoon sunlight. After dinner, enjoy the quiet and convivial atmosphere of this very isolated retreat, before retiring to your comfortable safari style accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch: A packed lunch is provided to all passengers
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at APT Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Day 2: Wandjina Coastal Tour
Stop At: Kalumburu Airport, Kalumburu WA 6740, Australia
Awakened by songbirds in the crisp clean air and enjoy an unhurried breakfast, before transfer to Mitchell Plateau airfield. Depart Mitchell Plateau and re-board your fixed-wing aircraft for your onward journey. En-route you will view Port Warrender and the Kimberley Coastal Camp, the rich pearl farms of Vansittart Bay, the WWII Truscott airbase, and miles of exotic and pristine coastline.
Mid-morning, you will arrive at the remote settlement of Kalumburu for a tour with local Wunambal Guide and custodian of the country. Clarrie will show guests a day in the life at Kalumburu community, including visiting ancient rock art sites, the historic WWII aircraft graveyard and the beach front. If the tide is right, guests will have the opportunity to eat fresh oysters from the rocks.
Depart Kalumburu for the remote Timor Sea coast, overflying Faraway Bay, King George Falls, Berkeley River, and the mighty Cambridge Gulf. At the mouth of the Ord River, track east following the meandering path and tidal floodplains where saltwater crocodiles are often seen soaking in the midday sun. You will pass by House Roof Hill, the very recognizable backdrop to Baz Luhman’s “Australia” movie. The Ord River Irrigation Area and its expanding farmlands will then be revealed as you set course for the green and vibrant town of Kununurra.
Arrive back at Kununurra at approximately 2pm.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Overnight accommodation and meals at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
- Private 4WD and escorted hiking tour to The Falls.
- Helicopter return flight.
- Inflight chilled bottled water
- Picnic Lunch at Mitchell Falls and Kalumburu Aboriginal Communit
- Expert in-flight commentary from your pilot via 2-way headsets
- Evert seat is a window seat.
- Local accommodation pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Mitchell Falls
- Entry/Admission - Kalumburu Airport
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
30%
