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aesthetic<br />

characteristics<br />

valued by a<br />

community or<br />

cultural group.<br />

commonly described by words such as majesty, ancient, remarkable,<br />

awesome, endless vistas, jewel like sources <strong>of</strong> water, wild, spectacular,<br />

magnificent, iconic, scenic splendour, outback and grandeur.<br />

Kimberley coast from the Buccaneer Archipelago to King George River<br />

Particular aesthetic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the Kimberley coast valued by the<br />

Australian community include its rugged sandstone coast with rocky<br />

headlands, prominent peaks and striking landforms, sandy beaches, pristine<br />

rivers and drowned river valleys with rich flora and fauna, <strong>of</strong>f shore reefs<br />

and numerous islands in extensive seascapes in a sea supporting diverse<br />

marine life.<br />

The Kimberley coast from the Buccaneer Archipelago to King George<br />

River has outstanding heritage value to the nation under criterion (e) for<br />

its aesthetic characteristics valued by the Australian community., including<br />

its rugged sandstone coast with rocky headlands and prominent peaks and<br />

striking landforms, sandy beaches, pristine rivers, waterfalls and drowned<br />

river valleys with rich flora and fauna, <strong>of</strong>fshore reefs and numerous<br />

islands in extensive seascapes in a sea supporting diverse marine life. The<br />

unusual effect <strong>of</strong> tidal movement is also part <strong>of</strong> the aesthetic appreciation<br />

<strong>of</strong> some areas like the Horizontal Waterfall.<br />

Mitchell River National Park<br />

Particular aesthetic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the Mitchell River National Park<br />

valued by the Australian community include the rugged Kimberley Plateau,<br />

Mitchell River, Mitchell Falls (Punamii Unpuu), rocky features around<br />

Mitchell Falls and the Surveyors Pool (Aunauyu) and its falls.<br />

The Mitchell River National Park has outstanding heritage value to the<br />

nation under criterion (e) for its aesthetic characteristics valued by the<br />

Australian community.<br />

King George Falls and King George River<br />

Particular aesthetic characteristics <strong>of</strong> King George Falls and King George<br />

River valued by the Australian community include the rugged sandstone<br />

gorge <strong>of</strong> the King George River between the Falls and the ocean, the high<br />

colourful cliffs <strong>of</strong> the river gorge and the spectacular twin waterfalls<br />

cascading into the river.<br />

King George Falls and King George River have outstanding heritage value<br />

to the nation under criterion (e) for their aesthetic characteristics valued<br />

by the Australian community.<br />

Geikie Gorge Conservation Park and Geikie Gorge National Park<br />

Particular aesthetic characteristics <strong>of</strong> Geikie Gorge Conservation Park and<br />

Geikie Gorge National Park valued by the Australian community include<br />

Geikie Gorge (Danggu), its colourful gorge cliffs and sculptured rock<br />

formations carved by water through an ancient limestone reef, the lush<br />

riverine vegetation along the gorge, the fossil decoration on the gorge walls<br />

and the deep permanent waters.<br />

Geikie Gorge Conservation Park and Geikie Gorge National Park have<br />

outstanding heritage value to the nation under criterion (e) for their<br />

aesthetic characteristics valued by the Australian community.<br />

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