Jim Jim Falls and Jim Jim Gorge in Kakadu National Park Australia
This is a non-commercial web site on Jim Jim Gorge and the seasonal Jim Jim Falls. The offical webiste is www.kakadunationalpark.com our extenisve own website for a travel guide to Kakadu is Kakadu National Park Australia with 100's of photo's. Jim Jim has offroad seasonal access approximately June/July till october each year depending on seasonal weather conditions.

Jim Jim Falls - On the Kakadu Highway past Cooinda at the south end of Kakadu National Park to Jim Jim and Twin Falls. (Side trip of 130km return). From the north end of the park turn east off the Kakadu Highway 43km south of the Bowali Centre, this is only a 4WD access road. A just under 2km return walk through a monsoon forest and over small and larger boulders will take you to a deep plunge pool surrounded by ancient, 150-metre high cliffs where the falls pound the bottom druring the Tropical Summer also known as the Green or Wet Seasons usually from late November to March. Though as season change it's unpredictable. Important to note: During the dry season approx. July till October - Jim Jim Falls ceases to flow.

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• See the 4WD Car hire and 4WD Camper Rentals link to access Jim Jim Gorge.
• Jim Jim Falls - On the Kakadu Highway past Cooinda at the south end of Kakadu National Park to Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
• From the north end of the park turn east off the Kakadu Highway 43km south of the Bowali Centre, this is only a 4WD access road.

Explore Kakadu National Park and venture down to Jim Jim Gorge and Jim Jim Falls for a few days just 253 klm from Darwin to the Kakadu National Park entrance from Darwin. Or travel down the Explorers Ways on the Stuart Highway to the town of Katherine and out to Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and onto Mataranka Hot Springs then back to the city of Darwin.

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Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park features numerous waterfalls which cascade from a sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range, monsoon rainforests, intriguing magnetic termite mounds and historical sites.

Litchfield National Park lies approximately 130km's southwest of Darwin near the town of Batchelor and covers around 1,500 sq km's.

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park an Australian Natural Icon covers almost 20,000 square kms and is 257 kms East of Darwin the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Kakadu National Park gateway to Arnhemland.

The sealed roads from Darwin to Kakadu is via the Arnhem Highway and from Katherine to Kakadu National Park via the Kakadu Highway.

About Katherine

• Katherine: A lush tropical wonderland, the Katherine region is most famous for the spectacular Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Just one of 13 stunning gorges carved into the Arnhem Land plateau by the Katherine River, a cruise through Katherine Gorge is truly unforgettable.

Kakadu National Park Australia

Other Areas Gunlom Gunlom Lookout Walk Features: Rock pools at the top of the falls and superb views Distance: 1 km return Grade: Difficult climb, marked track. Gunlom Plunge Pool Features: Seasonal waterfall and a large plunge pool Distance: 200 metres return Grade: Disabled access Murrill Billabong Walk Features: A small seasonal billabong and the South Alligator River Distance: Billabong 1 km return River 2.5 km return Grade: Easy, marked track Beyond Gunlom Yurmikmik Features: A network of walking tracks which take in the plunge pools and wet season waterfalls of the Marrawal Plateau. Access: 2WD, camping permits required. Carry a topographic map on longer walks. Gimbat and Guratba (Coronation Hill) Features: A scenic drive to a shady picnic area by the South Alligator River. Access: 4WD only, day use only. Gungurul Features: A rest stop with picnic tables and toilets, lookout and short walk. Access: 2WD, camping area. Bukbukluk Features: A lookout with superb escarpment views and a shady picnic area Access: 2WD, day use only. Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) Features: A plunge pool and small waterfall Access: 4WD recommended. Camping area. http://www.environment.gov.au/
	A detailed printable notes and map came be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/

	Another different set of detailed printable notes and map came be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/

	Camping fees and permits are at this external sublink: http://www.environment.gov.au/ Permits http://www.environment.gov.au

Kakadu General Information

There are many interesting places to discover in the area, but some things to remember too:
• Saltwater crocodiles inhabit the South Alligator River and are extremely dangerous. Do not risk your life, keep away from the waters edge.
• Freshwater crocodiles inhabit the area. Do not approach or interfere with them.
• Do not jump off rocks or cliffs as there are unseen dangers and accidents have resulted in death.
• Jim Jim Plunge Pool can be hazardous as the shallow water suddenly becomes deep.
• Use the toilets provided.
• Observe and enjoy the native animals, but do not disturb or feed them. Fishing is prohibited.
• Use fuel stoves in preference to open fires.
• If lighting open fires, collect firewood along the access road into Gunlom and use it sparingly. Use the fireplaces provided, attend fires at all times and extinguish them before you leave.
• Use the recycling facilities supplied and place all other rubbish in the bins. Remember, cigarette butts, orange peel and tissues are rubbish too.
• Sunscreen and insect repellent pollute waterways. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and hat as alternative protection.
• The mornings and evenings are the best times to walk and observe wildlife. For your own comfort and safety please keep to the marked tracks, wear a hat and sturdy shoes, and carry plenty of drinking water.
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The view from the Gorge Viewing area 400m in on Jim Jim Gorge track

Jim Jim Falls - On the Kakadu Highway down Cooinda at the south end of Kakadu National Park to Jim Jim and Twin Falls. (Side trip of 130km return). From the north end of the park turn east off the Kakadu Highway 43km south of the Bowali Centre. this is only a 4WD access road.

A just under 2km return walk through a monsoon forest and over small and larger boulders will take you to a deep plunge pool surrounded by ancient, 150-metre high cliffs where the falls pound the bottom druring the Tropical Summer also known as the Green or Wet Seasons usually from late November to March.

The sign at the turn off from the Kakadu Highway onto the Jim Jim Track road.

As season may change access may be unpredictable. Jim Jim Gorge Track is an icon of the region and must do for the fit and adventureous.

Blog: Jim Jim 4WD unsealed Track
Jim Jim Track is closed during the wet season and there is a deep water crossing at Jim Jim that must be crossed to continue onwards to Twin Falls.

This is definitely 4WD only, it is rough and corrugated in patches and sandy with drifts and sand banks in other places, considerably a slow trip.

Camping is only allowed/possible at end of Jim Jim track at designated camp site. This is seasonal access only.

Bowali Visitor Centre - photo courtesy of NT Tourism

Please note that the information in this document may not necessarily provide the latest details. During the dry season written road reports may be provided on a weekly basis as road conditions are less variable and road reports are not loaded onto the web on weekends or public holidays. For the latest up-to-date details, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on 0889381121 or +61889381121

Courtesy of Northern Territory Tourism for the promotion of tourism to Kakadu National Park

Northern Territory Tourist Information Travel Guide
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