With waterfalls, sandstone slabs of layered rock and great views, the Bindoola Falls area offers the oppertunity to visit characteristic East Kimberly waterfalls. Easy access and easy walking make this a great location to visit near Home Valley Station on the mighty Gibb River Road.
The entire Bindoola Falls area consists of large slab layers of Pentecost sandstone, some 3000ft thick (in other parts of the East Kimberly slabs are found that are more than 6000ft thick). Over many millinnia torrential rains and raging waters have carved through the landscape, forming many of the gorges and water holes we see today. Bindoola Falls is an example of this. The top falls area is almost stripped bare of vegetation, with the exception of the hardy Bendee (Terminalia bursarina) trees that can be seen dotting the top falls area.
The cache will only be available when the Gibb River Road is open and care must be taken due to the uneven ground and cliff risk areas. There are several small walktrails available in the area as advertised on a nearby sign. Please enjoy the views and see if you can spot fish in the water hole or if you are very lucky you might spot 'Crikey' the local fresh water crocodile who has been trapped here the last couple of years.
To log your cache please visit ground zero, explore the area and send the answers to the following questions to me via my profile contact details. You may log your find immediately.
1. What type of Sandstone is the base layer made of?
2. How thick is the sandstone at Bindoola falls?
3. what is the estimated height of the falls?