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We camped at the King Edward River campground. Leaving our caravan there we left early in the morning for a day at Mitchell Falls.  The Port Warrender Rd was rough although we were told it had recently been graded.  It took us 2.5 hours to cover the 79 kilometres to the Mitchell Falls carpark.  Here we quickly went to the helicopter booking office to book our helicopter flight out from the falls.  We were lucky as there were only 2 free time slots left that we were able to book.  We got our gear together and headed off down the track, the usual rough track with guide poles marking the way.  As it had been a drier than usual wet season not all the waterfalls and watercourses were flowing so we made good time to the falls area.  At the falls area we had a look around and then a dip in the river before heading to the helicopter pick up area where soon enough our pick up arrived.  Fortunately there was only 2 of us heading backin our helicopter so we were strapped in and lifted off.  The flight back, which was our first ever helicopter flight took us twice around the falls so both sides got a good view of the falls, the river and the gorge.  The view was enhanced as the side doors were removed to aid photography.  Back at base we had a bite to eat before heading back down the very bumpy road to our camp where we had a swim in the King Edward River before dinner and settling in for the night. A good day out with nothing broken.

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At King Edward River campground A butcher bird The Port Warrender Rd - deep corrugations!
The Port Warrender Rd - rough! The Port Warrender Rd - Palm trees lining the road! The Port Warrender Rd - Palm trees
The Port Warrender Rd - rough! The Port Warrender Rd - rough! A recent fire
A recent fire The Port Warrender Rd - rough! Mitchell Falls day area
Booked our helicopter flight back We head down the track To the falls
Always take care - be aware of the risks An important requirement, don't pollute the environment Mertens Creek, the first watercourse we cross
Mertens Creek Dry, hot open country in July Dry and hot in July
Information sign Little Mertens Falls Falls view
Up the hill, following the sign posts Some rock hopping required The trial was usually well defined
Rock steps At times little shade and it was quite hot
More rock hopping More rock hopping The track to Mitchell Falls
Mertens Creek - lush pool A more tropical section of the walk A more tropical section of the walk
A more tropical section of the walk A rock ledge section A more tropical section of the walk
A more tropical section of the walk Approaching Big Mertens Falls Approaching Big Mertens Falls
Big Mertens Falls Big Mertens Falls Big Mertens Falls
Big Mertens Falls Big Mertens Falls Approaching the Mitchell Falls area
Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views
Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - helicopter landing
Mitchell River - helicopter landing Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views
Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views
Crossing the Mitchell River Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - views
Mitchell River - views Mitchell River - Water lillies Mitchell River - Water lillies
Mitchell River - Water lillies Mitchell River - Water lillies Mitchell River - view
Mitchell River - view Mitchell River - view Mitchell River - view
Mitchell River - view Mitchell River - view Mitchell River - view
Mitchell River - risk warning sign & map Mitchell River - view Mitchell River - view
Mitchell River - information and map Our Helicopter Strapped in - ready to go - other helicopters landing
A tour bus group waiting for their turn Heading up Mitchell River Plateau - view
Mitchell River Plateau - view Mitchell River Plateau - view Mitchell River Plateau - view
Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view
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Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view
Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view
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Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view Mitchell River Falls & Plateau - view
Landed safely, now to drive back to camp It was still rough but somehow seemed easier Only 1 turn to take
Interesting country - poor road Interesting country - poor road Stop for a break at a unoffical lookout
Stop for a break at a unoffical lookout Interesting country - poor road A 4wd passes us at speed
Back at camp, heading off for a swim Mushroom rock Mushroom rock - close up
King Edward River - The pool Mischa in the distance Close up

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