What to do and see in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Waterfalls

November 3, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
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1. King Cascade Falls

Prince Regent River, Western Australia Australia
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King Cascade Falls

2. Horizontal Falls

King Sound Via Derby Talbot Bay, Buccaneer Archipelago, Talbot Bay, Western Australia 6728 Australia +61 8 9192 1172 http://www.kimberley-australia.com/kimberley-attractions/horizontal-falls
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Horizontal Falls

Located deep within Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago are the Horizontal Waterfalls. Massive tidal movements create a waterfall effect as water banks up against one side of the narrow cliff passage, to be repeated again on the turning tide. The twin gaps are part of the McLarty Ranges, which have two ridges running parallel approximately 300 metres apart. The first and most seaward gap is about 20 metres wide and the second, most spectacular, gap is about 10 metres wide. The falls can only be reached by boat or plane

Reviewed By DecimaJ

My husband and I recently flew with FLY BROOME to experience the Horizontal Falls we flew over the King Sound over the falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago to Cape Leveque for lunch and a Swim the down to coast back to Broome, the tour company are amazing, from the wonderfully friendly and informative Sadie who picked us up in the bus from our Hotel to the amazing Pilot Eugene who is so passionate about the region and ready with millions of facts about the area. If you get a chance to do this I highly recommend it and recommend Fly Broome.

3. King George Falls

King George River, Oombulgurri, Western Australia 6740 Australia https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/king-george-falls
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

King George Falls

4. Waterfall Beach

William Bay Road William Bay, Denmark, Western Australia 6333 Australia
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Waterfall Beach

5. Bell Gorge

Gibb River Road Kimberley Region, Western Australia Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/bell-gorge
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Bell Gorge

6. Lesmurdie Falls

Falls Road, Mundy Park, Lesmurdie, Western Australia 6076 Australia +61 8 9257 9998 http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/lesmurdie-falls-picnic-area
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4.5 based on 153 reviews

Lesmurdie Falls

Reviewed By kerryinoz - Perth, Australia

With the abundance of recent rain the Falls are currently at their best. Walking in from the lower car park affords the glorious tranquility of winter bushland permeated with the music of the rushing stream and a symphony of birdsong. On a fabulously sunny Friday there were plenty of visitors, but well behaved and spread out enough to not intrude on plentiful moments of solitude. Dogs on leashes caused no problems. I would rate even the easiest of the walks just in to the base of the Falls as a medium degree of difficulty due to muddy patches, loose gravel, tree roots etc which require careful navigation at times for elderly or compromised walkers, and close access at the base requires agility and clambering over rocks way beyond my husband's capabilities. Absolutely worth the effort! We drove to the top carpark to take the much easier stroll to the lookouts.

7. Serpentine Falls

Falls Road, off South West Highway, Serpentine, Western Australia 6125 Australia +61 8 9525 2128 http://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/serpentine-falls-closed-after-potentially-deadly-brain-eating-bacteria-found-c-648541
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Serpentine Falls

Reviewed By lindagL1908EX

We arrived here, and there were Kangaroos and wild birds everywhere. Its really nice to sit down and have something to eat, with the wild life at your feet. Rangers constantly patrol the area, as your not allowed to feed the wild life. Beautiful views , great walking trails, can even go for a swim in the falls, loved it will be going back

8. Lane-Poole Falls

Boorara Road, Northcliffe, Western Australia Australia
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Lane-Poole Falls

Reviewed By Sfick - Fremantle, Australia

Quick 5km return, beautiful hike. Lots of birds and trees. Amazing sounds and great reward at the end with the pools and falls.

9. Fernhook Falls

Beardmore Road Great Southern Region, Walpole, Western Australia 6398 Australia http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/fernhook-falls
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Fernhook Falls

Reviewed By 478ab - Perth, Australia

We had a picnic lunch at Fernhook Falls. There is a large undercover seating area with BBQ's and running water available. Not for drinking though. It was raining so a lovely place for our lunch before a walk. There are toilets and the walk trails are well sign posted. The falls were flowing and very pretty. The rocks looked quite slippery so we just stayed on the pathways. It is a gravel road to get there but a good road. We walked through the camping area and they are big sites with toilets, fire pits and there are 2 cabins as well if you want to experience bush camping but have no camper, tent or caravan. There is also another large, undercover camp kitchen in the camping area.

10. Baldwins Bluff Nature Trail

Falls Road, Jarrahdale, Western Australia 6125 Australia
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Baldwins Bluff Nature Trail

Reviewed By Tkfoody

We did this trail with 4 kids, aged between 9 and 12. The ascend was steep but it wasn't impossible. The last 1.3km to the lookout was mostly flat which was a nice break from the incline. Reaching the lookout was amazing. The views from above were spectacular. Serpentine falls looked so small and the air above was so fresh. The descend was a little shaky as the rocks were quite unstable. I recommend finding a nice sturdy stick for stability. The overall trail was great and if you don't mind a bit of a challenge, definitely give it a go.

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