Even when there’s no swell, there is still plenty to do around the southwest coast of Western Australia.

During a recent trip, we visited the magnificent Stirling Range National Park, which encloses the only major mountain range within the southern half of Western Australia. The rugged peaks, which rise to more than 1000m above sea level, feature stark cliff faces, sheltered gullies, magnificent views and a rich diversity of unique and colourful wildflowers. The park is one of the world’s most important areas for flora with 1500 species, many of which grow nowhere else, packed within its boundaries.

The Stirling Range is renowned for its unusual, and sometimes spectacular cloud formations. The Aboriginal name for the range, Koi Kyenunu-ruff, meaning ‘mist rolling around the mountains’ – a frequently seen occurrence. The range is also one of few places in Western Australia where snow occasionally falls.

Such a phenomenon also known as cloud waterfalls (captured at: 2:30) often occur at the peaks of the Stirling Range. They occur when cool air descends over the edges of cliffs or mountains.

The air movement itself is common, but we were lucky enough to capture it during a magnificent sunset, as the conditions aligned just right, allowing for a phenomenal view.

Bluff Knoll: 0:56
Cloud Waterfall: 2:30

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