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MITCHELL FALLS EXPLORER SCENIC FLIGHT FROM BROOME (AK-KL8D)

The Mitchell Falls Explorer Scenic Flight from Broome is among popular scenic flights on offer in Western Australia and not just the Kimberley. 

DATES AVAILABLE:     May to September (Dry). April October - April (Wet). Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

DURATION:                   5.6 Hours flying time (12 hours total)

DEPARTS:                      Broome

MITCHELL FALLS - TOUR HIGHLIGHTS DRY SEASON

  • Departing  Broome,  we  track  North  across  King  Sound,  home  to  Australia's  largest  tides,  fly  over  Walcott Inlet,  the  rarely seen Harding  Range,  and  the  Prince  Regent  River,  before  landing  at  Mitchell  Plateau airstrip.
  • On arrival,  you  will  be  met  by  your tour  guide from Kingfisher Tours.  After a quick meet and greet,  experience driving  along  one  of  the  most  remote  Kimberley  tracks  in  your  comfortably  airconditioned  4WD  through  the  vast  ancient Livistona Palm  forest  to  the  Mertens  campground  (Ranger Base)  and  the  start  of  the  4.5km  Punamii-unpuu  Hiking  Trail.
  • Guided  by  your  tour  guide,  enjoy  a  4km  cultural  walk  travelling  past  majestic  waterfalls,  spell-binding gorges,  Aboriginal rock art and  sites  of  cultural  significance  to  the  Wunambal  people  with  swimming opportunities.
  • Admire  the  unforgettable  view  of  Mitchell  Falls  whilst  you  enjoy  a packed  lunch, rest and rejuvenate.
  • After  exploring  the  falls,  a  refreshing  swim  and  many  photo  opportunities,  enjoy  an  exhilarating helicopter  scenic  flight  with HeliSpirit  over  the  majestic  Mitchell  Falls  and  Mertens  Gorge  and  be transferred  back  to  the  Range Base for the drive back to Mitchell Plateau airstrip.
  • After  arriving  back  at  the  airfield,  enjoy  some  well-earned  refreshments  before  the  homeward  flight.
  • On  the  homeward flight,  we  track  the  coastline  past  Kuri  Bay,  home  to  the  Paspaley  Pearl  Farm  and  the beautiful Montgomery Reef.
  • Fly  over  Horizontal  Waterfalls  described  by  Sir David  Attenborough  as  the  8th  Natural  Wonder  of  the  World.
  • Marvel  at  the  stunning  Buccaneer  Archipelago  and  it's  1,000  islands  and  the  stunning  northern  tip  of  the Dampier Peninsula, Cape  Leveque.
  • Coastal  return  flight  along  the  bays  and  beaches  of  the  Dampier  Peninsula  with  views  of  Beagle  Bay, James  Price  Point, Willie Creek  Pearl  Farm  and  world-famous  Cable  Beach  as  the  sun  sets  over  the Indian  Ocean. 

PLEASE NOTE: The  4km  walk  from  Punamii-unpuu  camp  site  to  the  Mitchell  Falls  will  be  the  highlight  of  your  visit,  we  allow  2 hours  to  complete  the  hike.  The  terrain  on  this  walking  trail  can  be  difficult  and requires  a  high  level  of  fitness.  Care  should  be taken  due  to  uneven  surfaces,  water  crossings,  cliffs  and  gorges.  Please also note that should the Mitchell Falls cease to flow we may suspend the remainder of the Mitchell Falls tour season schedule. The  Horizontal  Waterfalls  is  a  natural  phenomenon  which  is tide dependant  with variable  flow.  We  cannot  guarantee  the  amount  or  level  of  water  flowing  through  the  Horizontal  Waterfalls when  overflying due to the structured tour schedule.

MITCHELL FALLS - HIGHLIGHTS WET SEASON

  • Departing Broome, we fly North over King Sound, home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. Fly over Walcott Inlet estuary, the rarely seen Harding Range, and the impressive King Cascade on the Prince Regent River, before landing at Mitchell Plateau, home to the Wunambal, Gaambera, Kwini and Balangarra.
  • On arrival into Mitchell Plateau we enjoy refreshments and a comfort stop before jumping back in the plane to overfly the Mitchell Falls and then track coastal southbound past Kuri Bay, Camden Sounds, Montgomery Reef and onto the spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls.
  • Witness the amazing tidal shift through the natural phenomenon the Horizontal Waterfalls in Talbot Bay.
  • We then track across the endless islands of the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago including Cockatoo and Koolan Iron-ore mines before stopping at Cape Leveque.
  • Explore Kooljaman, Cape Leveque as we stop for refreshments, a swim and enough time to enjoy a walk along the beautiful beaches of red rock, white sand and turquoise waters.
  • See the spectacular bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach as we track coastal southbound back to Broome

*Landing at Mitchell Plateau subject to suitable conditions. The Horizontal Waterfalls is a natural phenomenon which is tide dependant with variable flow. Whilst we do our very best to arrive at a time of optimum flow, we cannot guarantee the amount or level of water flowing through the Horizontal Waterfalls at any given time.

Booking Terms & Conditions

All bookings will be confirmed once minimum numbers are met to operate the tour. If we are unable to immediately confirm your tour, the booking will be placed 'on hold' pending minimum numbers. Full payment is required at time of booking and if for some reason we are unable to confirm the tour or we do not meet minimum numbers to operate the tour, a full refund will be issued or an alternative date will be offered. Following confirmation of the tour, if for some reason the tour falls below the minimum number of 4 required to operate, the tour will be placed on hold until minimum numbers are met.

Tours and rates are based on a minimum of 4 passengers and subject to availability and/or flight loads at the time of booking. Children are classified as 3-12 years of age. Infants are classified as 0-2 years of age and may be carried free of charge on the lap of a parent. For safety and operational requirements Air Kimberley observes a maximum individual weight of 120kg per person for all scenic tours. We observe a baggage allowance of 5kg per person. Please clearly communicate any special dietary requirements or food allergies at time of booking.

Adverse weather conditions may mean that the scheduled itinerary cannot proceed as intended. If adverse weather means that you are unable to complete the full tour, then any refund will be adjusted on a pro rata basis dependent on the flying time involved. If we are unable to complete a particular tour activity, the cost of that activity will be refunded.

Cancellation Policy

No refund will apply for cancellations within 48 hours of the tour departure, we suggest taking out travel insurance in the event you may have to cancel at late notice. 3-7 days prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. For any cancellations prior to one week of

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DRY SEASON

WET SEASON

2025 PRICES - DRY SEASON

ADULT

from $1,960 pp

SENIOR

from $1,930 pp

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from $1,860 pp

2025 PRICES - WET SEASON

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from $1,400 pp

SENIOR

from $1,370 pp

CHILD 

from $1,300 pp

AIR TOUR DATES

May to September (Dry). October- April (Wet). Prices and dates are subject to change without notice. 

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