Mitchell River National Park

Mitchell River National Park is a nature reserve in Western Australia's Kimberley region featuring waterfalls, river pools, and rocky plateaus. The park contains diverse vegetation zones ranging from tropical woodlands to spinifex grasslands across its varied terrain.

The area was reached by European exploration parties in the 1920s and received its name from that era. Indigenous ownership recognition came much later in the early 2000s through formal agreements.

The Wunambal and Ganinymaa peoples maintain spiritual connections to this land that shape how visitors experience the place today. Their presence and practices remain visible throughout the landscape and in how the park is cared for.

Getting to the park requires a capable four-wheel drive vehicle as roads are rough and can become impassable during rainy seasons. An airstrip on the plateau provides an option for those who prefer to fly in.

The park contains unusual animal combinations including tiny rock wallabies found nowhere else in Australia and tropical birds rarely seen in other reserves. These specialized habitats make it an important refuge for species that survive in very few places.

Operator: Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia

Website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/mitchell-river

GPS coordinates: -14.83603,125.70455

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02