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Horizontal Waterfall, WA


Location: the Kimberley region of Western Australia

A horizontal, reversible waterfall at Talbot Bay is one of the most unusual of the attractions of Western Australia's Kimberley region. The falls are formed by the massive tides in the Buccaneer Archipelago, north of Derby, which rise at such a speed, large volumes of water are trapped behind the rock walls. The water is released again when the tide turns, causing the 'waterfall' to operate in reverse.
One way to see this phenomenon is to take scenic flight from Derby, timed to see it at its best. Alternatively, it is possible to ride the falls in a power boat.

Talbot Bay

Large areas of Talbot Bay behind the Horizontal Waterfalls dry at low tide, and the high tide covers many jagged reefs and rock bars.  These sights and challenges make Talbot Bay a special place. The bay also hosts the Paspaley Pearl Farm.
Access to Talbot Bay and the Horizontal Waterfalls is either by boat or seaplane from Derby and Broome
Talbot Bay is a prime habitat for dugongs and one of the world's best sites for commercial pearling on the way you can view the spectacular panorama of Cockatoo and Koolan islands and the rest of this wild, rugged coastline.

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