It extends about 1,490 miles 2,400 km from the monsoonal, tropical north to the windswept coastal heaths of the far south. Mitchell plateau, western australia postcodes australia. Mitchell plateau gibb river road tourism guide mitchell. Ecologically important the mitchell plateau is one of the most speciesrich areas in northern australia aboriginal art the numerous art sites may be a reflection of the diverse habitats and abundant natural food supplies last chance our last mitchell plateau trip for the year this trip takes you into the wilderness along the mitchell. Ngauwudu road zone uunguu visitor passes for private aircraft are available for purchase.
Accessible only by helicopter or 4 wheel drive vehicle via the gibb river road you need to be equipped for camping if you wish to spend time at the plateau allow at least 3 days and be sure to get local advise before venturing into the bush. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. Start, click to reverse the dynamic map and driving notes mitchell falls campsite. Drysdale river and drive on to the mitchell plateau, with its forests of livistona and mindblowing falls. Mitchell falls was said to be the second tallest waterfall in the state of western australia at a cumulative height of 80m at least according to the literature. Western australias kimberley region has approximately 30 major rivers and. Mitchell plateau airstrip western australian aviation. Access tracks to the spectacular mitchell plateau start 406km along the gibb river road from the west kimberley side, with the kalumburu aboriginal community some 267km to the north. Please do not consider booking this trip until you have read the trip notes. Alumina refinery mitchell plateau agreement termination bill 2015 part 1 preliminary s. Main roads western australia annual report 2003 071 map of western australian south west area road network. The park adjoins the northern boundary of the prince regent nature reserve. Venture off the gibb river road on a detour that rewards you with jawdropping views of the wild escarpments, tropical rainforests and tiered falls of the spectacular mitchell river national park, and worldclass fishing on the. Map of western australia tourism western australia go to homepage.
Allow four to six hours for the moderate to difficult 8. There is no metar data available at ymip or any nearby airports. Mitchell plateau airstrip explore parks wa parks and wildlife. This is the best known of the areas we walk on the mitchell plateau. Mitchell plateau map western australia, western australia mapcarta. Western australia occupies roughly onethird of the total area of the continent. Mertens falls on the mitchell plateau off the gibb river. The stunning backdrop of the red escarpment lands of the mitchell plateau provided the elevation and geology needed to channel the wet season rains over the cliffs. The trip starts in kununurra, the largest western australian town north of broome. Please find attached, an information flier and visitor locations map. Oct 12, 2017 mitchell plateau airstrip posted on october 12, 2017 june 1, 2018 by perthweb in 2018, wunambal gaambera aboriginal people in the north kimberley, western australia are implementing their uunguu visitor pass uvp for independent visitors to ngauwudu mitchell plateau, which includes punamiiuunpuu mitchell falls and mitchell plateau airstrip. Alumina refinery mitchell plateau agreement termination.
Commencement 6 this act comes into operation as follows 7 a part 1 on the day on which this act receives the. Bringing fresh fruit, vegetables or honey into wa is illegal whether you come by road or plane. Below map you can see mitchell plateau street list. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of the wa.
Map of western australia western australia australias guide. Both mt william and durddurd share the same elevation of 1167m. Mitchell plateau rd mitchell river national park, mitchell plateau, western australia 6740 australia. Walk the track to the falls or take a helicopter ride there or back or both ways. Coy apron tue, 25 apr 2017 anonymous flyer at coral bay airport, australia the apron for ycoy is at the south western end, there are 2 cessnas that park up near the bowser, there is a third and maybe fourth tie down directly behind them old tyres and rope. The mitchell river flows north from its headwaters on the mitchell plateau into walmsley. Mitchell plateau airstrip posted on october 12, 2017 august 20, 2018 by perthweb in 2018, wunambal gaambera aboriginal people in the north kimberley, western australia are implementing their uunguu visitor pass uvp for independent visitors to ngauwudu mitchell plateau, which includes punamiiuunpuu mitchell falls and mitchell plateau. Walk the track to the falls or take a helicopter ride there or back.
Departing the gibb river road, take the 4wd only kalumburu road and then the challenging port warrender road to the mitchell falls campground carpark. Discover where to explore with our expert 14day itinerary to the kimberleys gibb river road. Mitchell plateau is situated northwest of kandiwal aboriginal community. In its northern and western regions, the landscape of western australia consists primarily of broad plateaus articulated by several mountain ranges. Map of western australia western australia australias. Large detailed map of western australia with cities and towns.
So dont restrict yourself to a quick scenic flight and photo stop. Last chance our last mitchell plateau trip for the year. Getting there is an adventure in its own right with much to see and do on the way. Mitchell plateau visit western australia online visit wa. This classic mountain walk traverses the exposed subalpine plateau linking the two highest summits in the grampians. The track to mitchell falls starts at mertens creek and the adjacent mitchell falls campground. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. Mitchell plateau one of the most spectacular sites on the remote kimberley coast of western australia is the mitchell plateau and the mitchell falls. This page is your guide to all maps of western australia or parts of western australia that can be found on this website.
The nearest towns are derby which is 350 kilometres 217 mi to the southwest and wyndham which is 270 km 168 mi to the. The kimberley is australias largest and most spectacular adventure destination, which can make choosing where to go with limited time a tough decision. The road, which often becomes inaccessible during the wet season, is suitable for fourwheel drive traffic and facilities are limited to supplies available at the. Pdf an investigation of the multispectral response. Map of western australia tourism western australia. Short title 3 this is the alumina refinery mitchell plateau agreement 4 termination act 2015. Western australia and central australia, and segments 1,2and 4 the spotted subspecies c. Most of the state is subarid, and the combination of low rainfall and high temperatures restricts most of the population and agricultural. The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus on the whole map or a particular area using adobe reader. The hike should take approximately 78hrs to complete.
The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10 nights you collect. For many areas you can find downloadable and printable maps online. Plan your western australian holiday with our customised map which shows accommodation, attractions, events and more. The magnificent mitchell falls, or punamiiunpuu, are an iconic kimberley landmark and a place of cultural and spiritual significance for the wunambal people.
Aerial view of a smoke fire coming from rocks which was investigated during search for the southern cross, kimberley region, western australia, 12 april 1929. A detour into the deep north kimberley that few have experienced. The mitchell river has carved spellbinding gorges and waterfalls into the blocky, layered sandstone of the mitchell plateau. Map of western australian south west area road network. Travel and visitor information tours, accommodation, itineraries and attractions. Mitchell plateau hse1 kandiwal community mitchell plateau wa 6740 08 9161 4405 or perhaps wildlife park 08 9161 4172. Maphill presents the map of western australia in a wide variety of map types and styles. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state. Mitchell plateau is a plateau in western australia and has an elevation of 261 meters. Mitchell plateau airport mitchell plateau western australia ymip weather there is no taf data available at ymip or any nearby airports. Mitchell plateau kununurra, western australia landmark. The mitchell plateau, located in the far northern reaches of the remote kimberley region, is home to the magnificent mitchell falls. Mitchell plateau is located in australia, using iata code mih, and icao code ymip.
Provides access to australian weather forecasts, weather observations, flood warnings and high sea forecasts from each state and territory provided by the bureau of meteorology. Translation find a translation for mitchell plateau, western australia, australia in other languages. In some ways this is even more spectacular than the better known area around mitchell falls. Western australia alumina refinery mitchell plateau agreement act 1971 an act to ratify an agreement made between the state and amax bauxite corporation relating to the establishment of a refinery to produce alumina, to provide for carrying the agreement into effect, to ratify a further agreement for the termination of the agreement. Important additional information if anybody knows more about this airfield please let us know. Mitchell falls is located in the remote but accessible mitchell river national park in the kimberley, western australia.
Mih mitchell plateau, western australia, australia. For more information about this trip or to find out how to book email us for mitchell plateau no. With the adventure tour 15 day broome to darwin, including mitchell plateau, you have a 15 day tour package taking you through broome, australia and other destinations in australia. Beards vegetation map has remained a staple of land. Continue on to bunbury geographe, basing yourself in either busselton or dunsborough, and spend the rest of the day at the beach. The mitchell plateau is an isolated and challenging trip to undertake, but its one that is also very worthwhile for any 4wd enthusiast. The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus. Mitchell river national park western australia wikipedia. The major mitchell plateau overnight hike leaves and finishes from sheep hills car park south of halls gap and takes you on a stunning 41 kilometre trip over three days and two nights. I had no idea how big and impressive the mitchell falls are, and i had no idea what an amazing region the whole mitchell plateau is if you visit the kimberley you really should try to make time for a visit to this area, even though it means setting at least a few days aside for it. Book mitchell falls wilderness lodge in mitchell plateau.
A hard gradient walk, the hike covers up to 15 kilometres a day with elevation changes of up to 850m. Could be rio tinto could also try more information from. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the. The mitchell plateau has one of the two highest concentrations of. The included maps are a product of the department of water, water. In 2018, wunambal gaambera aboriginal people in the north kimberley, western australia are implementing their uunguu visitor pass uvp for independent visitors to ngauwudu mitchell plateau, which includes punamiiuunpuu mitchell falls and mitchell plateau airstrip. 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. We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. The plateau is reached from the gibb river road and it is from here that visitors will get a view of the layered sandstone that makes up the plateau, along with the mitchell river and the three falls scattered throughout the area, including mitchell falls. 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 national park. Camp creek, upper mitchell river and route to donkins gallery. Vegetation mapping in the northern kimberley, western australia editors ladislav mucina and glen daniel curtin university, perth 20.
Media in category kimberley, western australia the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map detailed road map of western australia. The coastline is rugged and dangerous, with strong currents and a tidal range that may reach 39 feet 12 metres, while. The kimberley region in the far north is a multisectioned plateau. Ferry out for a day on rottnest island, then hire a car and head south, stopping first at bunbury for a visit to the dolphin discovery centre. Mitchell river national park is a national park in the kimberley region of western australia, 2,140 kilometres 1,330 mi northeast of perth. Mertens falls on the mitchell plateau off the gibb river road. Explore western australia with our interactive map. One of the most spectacular sites on the remote kimberley coast of western australia is the mitchell plateau and the mitchell falls. The ultimate 14day gibb river road guide hema maps. Mitchell plateau gibb river road western australia australia the mitchell plateau is set in seriously remote wilderness and is one of the worlds last frontiers to be explored.
Mitchell river explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. The hike to the mitchell falls kimberley australia travel guide. Wa holiday guide maps of western australia free road map. With the adventure tour 15 day darwin to broome, including mitchell plateau, you have a 15 day tour package taking you through darwin, australia and 11 other destinations in australia.
Map of western australian south west area road network 072 main roads western australia annual report 2003 map of western australian metropolitan road network statement of corporate governance corporate governance means. Mitchell plateau is in western australia and has about 259 residents. Mitchell plateau airport weather mitchell plateau western. Here is a compilation of the most essential tools and resources you will need. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in western australia. Pdf a vegetationstructural map of the northern kimberley region. Accessible only by helicopter or 4 wheel drive vehicle via the gibb river road you need to be equipped for camping if you wish to spend time at the plateau allow at least 3 days and be sure to get. If you click on street name, you can see position on the map. Mitchell falls explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. The kalumburu road in the kimberley region of western australia is a 267 kilometre unsealed road that connects the gibb river road to the aboriginal community of kalumburu on the coast via the mitchell plateau. Mitchell plateau airstrip western australian aviation college.
This map shows cities, towns, freeways, main roads, secondary roads, minor connecting roads, railways, fruit fly exclusion zones, cumulative distances, river and lakes in western australia. Marvel at the areas rock art before hitting the northern coast and ex. The mitchell plateau is special not only because of the famous mitchell falls. Street map of mitchell plateau western australia, australia. An investigation of the multispectral response patterns of west australian bauxite deposits. Breakfast and parking are free, and this lodge also features a restaurant. Oct 12, 2017 mitchell plateau airstrip posted on october 12, 2017 august 20, 2018 by perthweb in 2018, wunambal gaambera aboriginal people in the north kimberley, western australia are implementing their uunguu visitor pass uvp for independent visitors to ngauwudu mitchell plateau, which includes punamiiuunpuu mitchell falls and mitchell plateau. Pdf on mar 1, 20, glen daniel and others published a vegetationstructural. Ecologically important the mitchell plateau is one of the most speciesrich areas in northern australia. From the lower falls, we move west to a deep, narrow gorge which we. Aboriginal art the numerous art sites may be a reflection of the diverse habitats and abundant natural food supplies.
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