The Gibb River Road - Australia
PO Box 5001
Bedford West, WA 6052

ph: 0416147776

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Access to Mitchell Plateau & Mitchell Falls

Ngauwudu is the name Wunambal Aboriginal people give to the Mitchell Plateau and Punamii-unpuu is the name for the Mitchell River

More Information

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.

FEES: Camping fees per person per night:

Address: Mitchell River National Park, Mitchell River National Park, North West, 6743, Australia 

Contact: (08) 9195 5500 (Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm)

Warning sign on the way to Mitchell Falls

Access

The park is accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles only. Caravans are not permitted due to road conditions, but off-road camper trailers are allowed. The track to the park is maintained on an irregular basis only and may have wash-outs and corrugations. Drive with extreme care. Tracks north of the Mitchell Plateau airfield are rough while the tracks north of Surveyors Pool are very rough and may be impassable. Tracks and roads may be closed during the wet season.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this web site is for use as a guide only.

If you are planning to undertake this trip YOU MUST SEEK OUT other authoritative advice and information - eg visitor centres

Outback travel can be a very exciting adventure but it also can be very hazardous especially off road and in remote and isolated areas.

Your Outback trip should only be undertaken after lengthy and careful planning, plus having plenty of water, fuel, food, working communication devices etc

Understand the distances between fuel stops by ringing ahead and checking with the roadhouses, cattle stations and visitor centres - that what you want is at the next stop.

NEVER ASSUME!

Understand what is the best time of year to travel and what is not, understand your vehicle and its capabilities and how to repair it plus have spare tyres (Min 2 extra)

The owners of this website shall not be held responsible for any damage, injury or death that you may experience during any trip on or off The Gibb River Road 

You are responsible for your own actions.

Enjoy...

 

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The Gibb River Road - Australia
PO Box 5001
Bedford West, WA 6052

ph: 0416147776

anthony@abloveridge.com