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Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Perfectly situated close to Mitchell Falls. It is the ideal base for exploring some of the region's most unforgettable attractions.The Wunambal people welcome visitors to Ngauwudu (Mitchell Plateau).
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About the Lodge
An independent self-drive Kimberley holiday is a fantastic way to explore this incredible region. Go beyond everyday camping and stay at APT’s stunning Wilderness Lodges to elevate your Kimberley experience.
- Open-air dining, three course dinner and buffet breakfast included
- Friendly APT Lodge Hosts
- Tea, Coffee and filtered water available
- Packed lunches available
- Fully equipped bar and lounge to relax after your day
- Advanced Ecotourism Certified
- Staff with extensive local knowledge of the immediate region
- Library with a selection of books on relevant Kimberley topics
Ungolan Pavilion
Experience the Ungolan Pavilion at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge, which fuses modern Australian, local craft and Indigenous influences.
With bar, library, & dining areas
View More InformationUngolan Pavilion
Includes a lounge, bar, library and dining areas as well as a commercial kitchen which provides a high standard of gourmet cuisine. A short stroll from the pavilion uncovers a deck offering easy access to the lodge’s private waterhole. Committed to responsible tourism, the Ungolan Pavilion was built in 2015 with the support of the local Kandiwal community and features a dedicated Indigenous art gallery space, with 100% of the art sales proceeds going back to the community
Comfortable Tented Cabins
Enjoy one of only 24 tented cabins with twin beds, ensuite with hot water and flushing toilet and a private deck to sit and take in the landscape.
Unrivalled Location
The Wunambal people welcome visitors to Ngauwudu (Mitchell Plateau). Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge is a stunning example of our ‘touch of luxury in the wilderness’ philosophy.
View Highlights & AttractionsHighlights of the Mitchell Plateau
Perfectly situated close to Mitchell Falls, it is the ideal base for exploring some of the region’s most unforgettable attractions.
- Hike to the spectacular four-tiered Mitchell Falls and swim at the top of the falls
- Hike to Little Mertens Falls to view captivating Indigenous rock art
- Absorb the view from Big Mertens Falls
- Take a refreshing dip in the Camp Creek waterhole, located right in the heart of the Wilderness Lodge
- See galleries of Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) Indigenous rock art located near the King Edward River crossing
Swimming Deck
If you wish to take a dip in the lodge's natural waterhole, our swimming platform and deck will provide easy access into this palm-fringed oasis.
Perfectly Situated
Strategically Located, Advanced Ecotourism Certified
APT is leading the way in the Kimberley, offering tours that have minimal impact on the natural environment. As the only major tour operator to have Advanced Eco-Certification in the Kimberley, we’re proud to be number one with discerning travellers.
No other major tour operator in the Kimberley has achieved Advanced Ecotourism certification. Our initiatives include using environmentally friendly cleaning products, returning all recyclable items to Broome for processing, adopting solar/diesel hybrid systems to cut down on fossil fuels and utilising ABCO systems for recycling water. For over 10 years, we have been working hard to limit our impact.
Each lodge is strategically located to maximise your experience, making the driving distances seem smaller.
Driving Directions & Travel Times
The distances and travel times listed are a guide only and subject to road conditions.
Distances and Times from the lodge
| Destination | KM | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Between Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge & Drysdale River Station | 168 | 4.5hrs |
| Between Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge & Kununurra | 523 | 9hrs |
| Between Kununurra & Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge | 315 | 5hrs |
| Between Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge & Fitzroy | 460 | 6hrs |
| Between Fitzroy Crossing & Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge | 270 | 4.5hrs |
| Between Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge & Drysdale River Station | 246 | 4.5hrs |
Finest Dining in the Wilderness
Dining will become a highlight of your adventure as three-course dinners are served each night. Regional specialties are served with Indigenous herbs, for an authentic flavour. Our lodges are licensed and provide a select range of Matso’s locally brewed beer and Rosabrook Margaret River wines for purchase.
Wilderness Lodge Menu (Example)
Entree:
Pork Belly with toffied apple and raspberry coulis
Main:
Crispy skinned Cone Bay barramundi, drizzled in chimichurri, served with potato skordalia and steamed fresh vegetables
Dessert:
Coconut panna cotta, pistachio sponge, rosella flower coulis and honeycomb crumb
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Boasting the best locations and offering ‘a touch of luxury’, APT’s network of exclusive wilderness lodges continues to lead the way for remote accommodation.
The "tents" were large, spotless and the bed huge! Bathroom almost as big. All the staff looked after us and made our stay memorable.
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Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge is perfectly positioned for the self-drive traveller.
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