About this place
Maamboolbadda King Cascades is a popular stopover on multi-day cruises that operate between Broome, Wyndham, Darwin and Cairns.
You can take a walk around the Maamboolbadda King Cascades and enjoy the amazing scenery but do not swim here as large saltwater crocodiles inhabit the area (this was the site of a fatal attack in 1987). Nevertheless, watching crocodiles safely from a boat is one of the thrills of visiting Prince Regent National Park. Please bring your own drinking water as there is none available.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
When you are entering the Kimberley or Pilbara regions, you are entering crocodile country. Two species of crocodile occur in Western Australia: the estuarine (or saltwater) crocodile and the freshwater crocodile. The estuarine crocodile is the largest living reptile and is considered to be a dangerous predator. Freshwater crocodiles are smaller and not as aggressive.
Crocs are common, crocs move around and crocs are deadly so Be Crocwise.
- Download the Crocodiles information guide.
- Pay attention to all warning signs, however just because a sign isn’t there doesn’t mean crocodiles aren’t present.
- If you are unsure don't swim, canoe or use small boats in estuaries, tidal rivers or pools and contact the nearest Parks and Wildlife office.
- If you see a crocodile showing signs of aggressive behaviour, OR is in a Broome Crocodile Control Zone, please contact Parks and Wildlife Service Broome office on (08) 9195 5500.
We recommend following the anchorage guideline in the Lalang-gaddam Marine Park Visitor Plan.
Please note, no anchoring in the Maamboolbadda King Cascade Basin.
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Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Maamboolbadda King Cascade .
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Worrorra, Wunambul and Ngarinyin people as the traditional owners of Prince Regent National Park.
The Uunguu Native Title claim overlies part of the park and joint management arrangements are being developed with the Worrorra traditional owners.
A Dambimangari visitor pass must be purchased to visit the park. To find out more and to purchase your pass online visit the Dambimangari website.
