Mitchell River, W.A., Australia

Mitchell River is the place to try and catch the prized barramundi. If fishing is not your thing then head up the river to visit Surveyers Creek. The remote and rugged 115,300 hectare Mitchell River National Park boasts the spectacular Mitchell Plateau, Mitchell Falls and Merton Falls, along with Surveyors Pool, the Mitchell and King Edward Rivers. It is also a significant Aboriginal heritage site.

The 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.

Visitors to the Mitchell River can try their hand at catching a prized barramundi or head up the river to visit the remote and rugged 115,300 hectare Mitchell River National Park. Visitors can view the spectacular Mitchell Plateau, Mitchell Falls and Merton Falls, along with Surveyors Pool, the Mitchell and King Edward Rivers. It is also a significant Aboriginal heritage site.

Things to See & Do

* Barramundi fishing
* Mitchell Falls
* Mitchell River National Park
* Surveyor’s Creek

General Information

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD$)
Language – English
Electricity – 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
Time – GMT plus ten hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 61

Port Location – There are ports located at Wyndham and Broome.

Travel Links – Michell River is accessible by boat from Wyndham and Broome.