Mitchell Falls (Australia)
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Mitchell Falls, located in the Mitchell River National Park, is a tiered, multi-step cascade waterfall in the remote Kimberly region of Western Australia. The Wunambal Gaambera people are the traditional owners of the land on which the Mitchell River runs. Having inhabited the land for over 40,000 years, they have a deep spiritual and cultural connection to the waterfall and surrounds.[1] The waterfall is a popular tourist and hiking destination for those passing through the remote and rugged Kimberly region.
Mitchell Falls is part of the Mitchell River System which runs through the Kimberly Plateau in Western Australia.[2] The plateau is primarily composed of King Leopard sandstone, which over time the river has eroded at, resulting in gullies, steep cliffs and waterfalls. The stone is rich in iron oxides, producing a deep orange hue. The waterfall consists of four distinct cascading tiers that drop into deep emerald pools, lined by sheer cliffs.[3] The Mitchell River continues up north after the falls, through a deep gorge.[4]