Criterion (vii): The site is of exceptional natural beauty with scenic vistas of characteristic mist-shrouded (“smoky”) mountains, vast stretches of virgin timber, and clear running streams.

crit vii "resulting from the spray plume of about 500 m (at maximum height) that can be seen from a distance"

"The permanent spray from the cataracts forms impressive clouds..."

"an aesthetically beautiful landscape enhanced by the mists and clouds which frequently shroud the site" (OUV)

"The visual impact is emphasized by atmospheric conditions that create constantly changing textures and tones in the landscape and a ‘sea of clouds'"

"enhanced by meteorological conditions" (elsewhere explained as: particular meteorological conditions which make for an ever-changing and arresting landscape with bright halos on clouds and white rainbows)

"often further enhanced by cloud and mist effects"

"The permanent water cloud from the cataracts forms an impressive scene"