Waterfalls of Western Australia

Australia Waterfalls Calendar

The Western Australia (WA) waterfalls can be categorized into two categories - northern WA and southern WA. The state is big enough that the climate varies dramatically between these regions. The result is waterfalls that are very different in nature.

In the north, the waterfalls depend on the monsoonal rains of the Wet Season. They flow until their water supply runs out as the Dry Season progresses. Then, they get replenished again during the heavy precipitation of the next Wet Season. Like the waterfalls in the tropical Top End in the Northern Territory, seeing these waterfalls depends on when and how the Wet Season behaves. Some of the more dramatic waterfalls you'll find in this area are Mitchell Falls and King George Falls. Though an exception to this behavior is the year-round Fortescue Falls.

In the south, the waterfalls exist in a more temperate climate where the wet season is in winter. These are rain-fed waterfalls so their flow depends on how persistent the rains are. Our visit to the southern WA was during winter, but their rains came late. Thus, many of the waterfalls had disappointing or nonexistent flows despite the rains. Some of the more interesting waterfalls here include Serpentine Falls and Beedelup Falls.

WATERFALLS

Mitchell Falls	Big Mertens Falls	King George Falls
Fortescue Falls	Joffre Falls	Kalamina Falls
Lesmurdie Falls	Serpentine Falls	Hovea Falls
National Park Falls	Quinninup Falls	Beedelup Falls
Lane-Poole Falls	Fernhook Falls