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The Horizontal Falls are a unique, natural phenomenon that can only be witnessed in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
They are described by Sir David Attenborough as one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, and for good reason.
These two Horizontal Waterfalls, known as Lalang-garram or Garaanngaddim by the indigenous Dambimangari people, are formed by tidal flows through narrow gorges of the Mclarty Range, causing waterfalls on the ebb and flow of each tide. Or in layman’s terms, waterfalls that flow horizontally.
There are two ways to witness the falls, from the ground and from above. I highly recommend both, as they both offer a unique perspective and a highly different experience.
We were lucky to enjoy both a scenic flight and a jetboat tour of Horizontal Falls. We share the best way to see the Horizontal Falls in this guide, including our experience of each.
The Horizontal Falls Phenomena
We’d heard so much about the falls during our time at Kuri Bay, but had never gone to visit. You can only visit the falls on a tour and with an experienced boat driver or by scenic flight.
The horizontal waterfalls are created by two narrow openings between two escarpments. The tidal movements in this region are some of the biggest in the world and can reach a difference of up to 12 metres.
As the tides change from low tides to high tides (and vice versa) they are sending an immense amount of water from one bay to another. The direction of the flow changes twice a day, but the falls are always flowing.
The build up of that water forms a drop of up to four metres, hence creating a horizontal waterfall.
How To See The Horizontal Falls
There are several ways to see the Horizontal Falls, but all of them require booking onto a tour.
You can choose between a scenic flight, or a speed boat ride through the falls.
As mentioned earlier, ideally you want to see the falls from both perspective, so we recommend booking onto a tour that offers both Horizontal Falls experiences!
Best time to see the Horizontal Falls
The best time to visit the Horizontal Falls is from May to October, which is during the dry season in Western Australia.
At this time of year you can expect warm,…
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