Mitchell River National Park in Western Australia

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About Mitchell River

Mitchell River is a river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The river rises north east of Sharp Hill and flows in a north-westerly 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 nearly 80 metres.

The river was named after Sir James Mitchell the Premier of Western Australia by surveyor W.R. Eastman in 1921.

Nine species of freshwater fish are known to inhabit the waters of the Mitchell River.

There is another Mitchell River located in Western Australia that is a tributary of the Hay River in the south of the state.

Mitchell Falls - click here and Mertens Falls - click here

About Mitchell River National Park

Mitchell River National Park is a national park in the Kimberley region of Western Australia (Australia), 2,140 kilometres (1,330 mi) northeast of Perth. The park adjoins the northern boundary of the Prince Regent Nature Reserve. The nearest towns are Derby which is 350 kilometres (217 mi) to the southwest and Wyndham which is 270 km (168 mi) to the southeast. Access to the park is achieved by 4WD only along the Mitchell Plateau Track from the Kalumburu Road. The two main features of the park are Mitchell Falls and Surveyors Pool.

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.

It is accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles only.

Caravans are not permitted due to the road conditions, however off-road camper trailers are allowed. Fire rings are provided but collecting wood in the national park is not allowed. Limited wood is provided for cooking. Please do not bring your own wood as it can spread weed seed and plant disease that can kill native flora. Light fires only in fireplaces provided. Preferably use your own portable gas or fuel stove. Sealed vault pit toilets are provided. Water is available from a stream. Water should be boiled before use.

Freshwater crocodiles are sometimes found in waterways.

There is a 24-hour self-registration station available.

Best time to visit: April to mid October.

Bookings do not apply at this campground. It operates on a first come - first served basis. Please contact the campground during peak holiday season for availability.

Camping fees per person per night.

The park is biologically significant and contains over 50 species of mammal, 220 birds and 86 amphibians and reptiles, including the Saltwater Crocodile, King Brown snake and Taipan. The park is part of the Prince Regent and Mitchell River Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for a range of bird species, especially those retricted to tropical savanna habitats.

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