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Kalumburu Rd & Port Warrender Rd - WA 

Junction,Intersection,Turn Off 
PlaceID14010
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Latitude14.92901º S 14º 55' 44.42" S
Longitude126.235º E 126º 14' 6.03" E
Altitude317
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 Description
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 Recommended Reading
 Weather & Climate
 Trek Notes
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 Description

This junction is well signed and provides the only access to the Mitchell Plateau region (allow at least 3 hours one way driving). Sites of interest on the Mitchell Plateau are Mitchell Falls, Surveyors Pool and Port Warrender. There is no acesss or vehicle tracks to Lawley River National Park or the Kimberley Coastal Camp. There is plenty of room to get off the track at this junction with flat areas and shady trees providing a great spot to take a break.
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Most visitors only go to the Mitchell Falls. This track is 85km long and is rough and unmaintained. At the end of the track, it's then a 3km walk to the top of the falls (6km return). Numerous smaller falls and rock pools can be explored and swimming here is safe. A bush camp with toilets is provided by WA Department of Environment & Conservation at the end of the track, and a helicopter scenic flight is available for a few weeks during the peak tourist season.

The road to Surveyor's Pool is marked north of Mitchell Falls and is another 1 - 2 hrs drive further on. This rarely used track leads to a carpark where an unmarked walk trail of 4km leads to the pool at the bottom of the Mitchell Falls (beware estuarine crocodiles).
The only coastal point accessible on the Mitchell Plateau is Port Warrender, which is further along from the track to Surveyor's Pool. Bush camping is possible here, but campers are cautioned due to the risk of estuarine crocodiles, and extreme remoteness. Mosquitoes are reportedly also a nuisance.

 Weather & Climate

Closest Weather Station

Doongan at 09:00 30 Aug WST
Distance from Kalumburu Rd & Port Warrender Rd 50.75km S
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
28.8°C 29.0°C 42% 14.7°C -hPa 1013.6mm WSW 7km/h
4knots
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Closest Climatic Station

Doongan
Distance from Kalumburu Rd & Port Warrender Rd 50.75km S
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 33.432.733.133.2 31.129.129.631.5 35.337.136.734.5
Mean Min. °C 22.822.621.819.0 14.511.410.512.3 18.021.422.923.0
Mean Rain mm 280.6221.9194.144.3 10.76.50.40.4 4.333.0119.3202.0

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 Trek Notes

Kalumburu Kalumburu
Kalumburu is a unique aboriginal settlement in the far northern Kimberley. With an entry permit, the Kalumburu community welcome visitors to visit their beaches and to enjoy superb reef and river fishing. [Feature Story]
Mitchell Plateau Mitchell Plateau
The major attraction of the northern Kimberley region is the majestic Mitchell Falls. Access by 4WD is challenging on both vehicle and occupants as this is a remote area. No food, fuel or mechanical services are available at Mitchell Falls itself.

 Places within 5km

King Edward River Crossing [4.83km]  RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
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The King Edward River Crossing has a rocky bottom, but water often remains right through the dry season and can be quite deep early in the dry season. Numerous spots to pull over for a lunch break are nearby. Various access tracks and almost unlimited room for campers under trees, along banks of river about 500m away.

 Recommended Reading

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Thoroughly field-checked using Hema's GPS Mapping System, The Kimberley map clearly differentiates between roads and tracks and shows all road distances, points of interest, and facilities. The reverse side comes alive with photos capturing the essence of this rugged landscape.
Kimberley - StreetSmart Kimberley - StreetSmart
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