Introduction

Choosing Your Horizontal Falls Experience

Scenic Eclipse II Inaugural Australian Season

The Horizontal Falls is a famous natural attraction in the Kimberley, a remote and remarkable region in the northwest corner of Australia. As one of the world’s most sensational tidal events, this unique phenomenon is truly spectacular to witness.

Despite its name, Horizontal Falls is not a waterfall. It is an incredibly fast-moving tidal current in Talbot Bay, in the Buccaneer Archipelago off the Kimberley coast, approximately 160 miles northeast of Broome, Australia.

A magnificent spectacle to view, water builds up in front of two narrow gaps in the sandstone ridges of the McLarty Range. As the water floods through the gaps, the gushing, rushing, foaming effect looks like a waterfall turned on its side. 

The ‘waterfall’ is also reversible when the incoming and outgoing tides change the direction of the flow in this breathtakingly beautiful bay. With up to 6 miles difference between low and high tides, it creates a dramatic sight that was once described by naturalist David Attenborough as Australia’s “most unusual natural wonder”.

To reach this isolated location, it is not possible to drive or walk as the surrounding area has no roads or hiking trails. Instead, Scenic Eclipse II will take guests on an exceptional cruise through the Kimberley region, with the Horizontal Falls being one of an abundance of spectacular experiences that will enrich and excite.

With its innovative design combined with state-of-the-art technology, the Discovery Yacht can navigate into the most remote areas within the Kimberley region. Thanks to its GPS Dynamic Positioning system, Scenic Eclipse II stays in place without ever dropping an anchor. 

That means when we sail into Talbot Bay, you can stay on board Scenic Eclipse II and indulge in 6-star ultra-luxury as you take in the undisrupted views from your spacious suite or the Observation Terrace.

Join the Discovery Team, featuring up to 15 experts, who will take guests on a  Zodiac excursion to view the narrow inlets of Horizontal Falls. Please note, for the safety of guests due to the powerful tides and respect for the local indigenous cultures, our Zodiacs will not pass  through the narrow tidal gaps. For those wanting an aerial perspective of the Kimberley’s Buccaneer Archipelago and the McLarty Range, estimated to be over one billion years old, soar above in one of two onboard helicopters^.