About this place
Located off Cygnet Bay, the reef is not made from rock, but coral and as the tide comes in the reef vanishes. As the tide goes back out, it creates a stunning waterfall from the reef.
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!
Bardi and Jawi Traditional Owners are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of visitors to their Country. The remote nature of the marine park, combined with the large intertidal areas, strong tides and currents, occurrence of Linygurra (estuarine crocodiles), extreme weather conditions including tropical cyclones, pose risks to visitors. This is particularly dangerous for visitors who may be inexperienced in, or unprepared for, such conditions.
Linygurra (estuarine crocodiles) live in the marine park, inhabiting creeks, rivers, tidal areas, along beaches, offshore areas far from the coast, and in both fresh and salt water. There have been several attacks and injuries to people in the Kimberley, even in freshwater pools inland from the coast.
Both the estuarine (saltwater) crocodile and the freshwater crocodile (Johnston’s crocodile) are Specially Protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. It is an offence to interfere, lure or feed crocodiles.
If your vessel is approached by a crocodile, take immediate action to move away from the animal and maintain a safe separation distance.
If you observe a crocodile demonstrating dangerous behaviour, or people interfering with crocodiles, please report details to Parks and Wildlife Service Broome on (08) 9195 5500.
Gallery
Activities
Boating
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Waterfall Reef.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Bardi and Jawi people as the Traditional Owners of Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park.