Located in the region of Kimberly in Western Australia is the resort town of Broome. Broome, known primarily for its thriving pearling industry, is a town which has a reputation for having breathtaking natural features. Attractions of Broome, such as Cable Beach, Roebuck Bay, Haynes Oval, and the Broome Jetty, have made the town a popular tourist destination as well. Of the many hotels in Broome, one that offers tranquil accommodation and warm hospitality is the Oaks Broome.
We’ve all seen vertical waterfalls, but have you ever wandered upon a horizontal waterfall? If you haven’t, and you want to, then head over to Talbot Bay; home of the amazing horizontal waterfalls. The horizontal waterfalls of Talbot Bay are one of nature’s most fascinating and rarest phenomenons. Caused by increasing water currents on two narrow cliff passages, the horizontal waterfalls of Talbot Bay are a must-witness attraction of Broome.
As stated earlier, the horizontal waterfalls are caused by a large amount of water pressure being exerted on only one side of two cliffs separated by a narrow 20m gap. The result is that the column of water gushes through the narrow passage with such force that it causes the water to flow horizontally, much like a waterfall. Just 300m away is another narrow pass, which is, in fact, even narrower – just 10m across – causing an even stronger surge of water to create a second, and more amazing horizontal waterfall. When the tide is high and the currents are strong, the column of water that surges through the narrow passages can be as high as 5m! The sight of the calm turquoise waters becoming a strong flow of white water is absolutely amazing. The horizontal waterfalls of Talbot Bay are, without a doubt, a natural wonder that deserves to be seen by anyone who visits Broome, thus there are many scenic flights that allow tourists to get a bird’s eye view of this incredible phenomenon. So book yourself a seat on a flight and check out Talbot Bay.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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