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Jim
Jim Falls in Kakadu National Park Australia - About Jim Jim
Gorge and Jim Jim seasonal falls in Kakadu National Park Northern
Territory Australia.
How to get to Jim Jim falls: On the Kakadu Highway down to 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. 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. See our Jim Jim area links below. Access into Jim Jim
falls is depandent on any adverse weather and road conditions. As
travel Agents in the past 10 years we have seen the Jim Jim Falls
Gorge Track open anywhere from mid June to mid July as there is
no set opening date.
Taken by us Sept 9th, 2007 on the Jim Jim Track. This was before
the seasonal rains had set in which was 6 weeks later. Still with
the water across the track into Jim Jim Gorge one needed to be vigilant
in navigating and driving track to the last carpark to trek to the
Gorge waterhole or billabong beach as some refer to it. The last
20klm we found the toughest with large holes filed with water even
in September.
Jim Jim Track 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. If you are a self drive, or selfdrive
hiring a 4 wheel drive vehicle rental or 4WD camper hire the hint
is watch out for the dust from passing motorists or drivers in front
of you. Taken by us Sept 9th, 2007 on the Jim Jim Track. This was
before the seasonal rains had set in which was 6 weeks later. Still
with the water across the track into Jim Jim Gorge one needed to
be vigilant in navigating and driving track to the last carpark
to trek to the Gorge waterhole or billabong beach as some refer
to it.
Jim Jim Track blog: I took
these shots during the month of September. Bone shattering I didn't
think so more the vehicle swayed from sand bank to sand bank in
areas and a few bumpy patches. Maybe we had the best driver. Actually
we own a 4WD but this opted for a tour to see the difference.
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Also Maguk, Moline Rockhole, Gubara, Motorcar Falls, Gunlom Falls and the secretive only a limited number of permits to the publlic available Koolpin Gorge.
The Twin Falls Gorge Plateau Walk (dry season only)
This steep walk leads you to the plateau above the Twin Falls. It features good views on the way to the top and pools can be found along the creek above the falls. Swimming in the pools is now not allowed - please see the visitor safety information regarding crocodiles and warning signs.
A moderately difficult walk | 6 km | 4 hours
Twin Falls Gorge (dry season only)
Access up Twin Falls gorge is by boat shuttle service, a walking track over boulders and sand, and a boardwalk.
This walk is suitable for people who are fit and can manage uneven terrain (large boulders, often slippery with sand).
Allow about 2 hours return for the boat trip and walk. The boat shuttle service charges a fee of approx. $12.50 per person, including the return journey (inclusive of GST). Children under 16 years travel free. The service departs at least every half hour (depending on demand) from 7.30am. The last boat service departs at 4.30pm and returns to the carpark end of the gorge at 6pm.
DO NOT ENTER THE WATER IN TWIN FALLS GORGE. ESTUARINE CROCODILES MAY BE PRESENT.
A moderate walk over boulders and uneven terrain | 2 hours return
Twin Falls Gorge
(dry season only, 4WD with snorkel required) The crossing is actually
concreted and a snorkle is required on your vehicle.
Twin Falls crossing blog:
Folks do not try to cross this unless you have advised your 4wd
darwin supplier and received advise on how to cross. Then if you
still wish to cross get a update from Bowali Visitors centre and
not least of all try to cross with another vehicle. Below is the
massive Isuzu and canter range 4wd tour bus from Adventure Tours
and this is much taller than your average lanadcruiser 4wd. Note
that only full sized 4 wheel drives are able to negotiate the deep
creek crossing between Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
For the latest up-to-date details, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on 0889381121 or +61889381121 - For all information on the area of water above the falls at any time of the year you should contact Bowali Visitor Centre or the rangers station in the area first (This web site does not comment on this area due to safety concerns and refers you solely to the proper official park rangers and visitors information centre.).
Where: Access to Twin Falls is via the Jim Jim Falls Road. Turn east off the Kakadu Highway 43km south of the Bowali Centre. Engage 4WD and travel 65km along the Jim Jim Falls road. Turn right prior to reaching the Jim Jim Falls car park and travel a further 10km to Twin Falls, crossing Jim Jim creek on the way. A 4WD vehicle with a snorkel is required for this crossing. Allow 2.5 hours one way. Check the road conditions before attempting this journey.
Features: Twin Falls Gorge
Access up Twin Falls gorge is by boat shuttle service, a walking
track over boulders and sand, and a boardwalk.
This walk is suitable for people who are fit and can manage uneven
terrain (large boulders, often slippery with sand).
Allow about 2 hours return for the boat trip and walk.
The boat shuttle service charges a fee of $12.50 per person, including
the return journey (inclusive of GST). Children under 16 years travel
free. The service departs at least every half hour (depending on
demand) from 7.30am. The last boat service departs at 4.30pm and
returns to the carpark end of the gorge at 6pm.
Plateau above Twin Falls
The track which leads the plateau above the falls follows
a steep, 6km return, marked walking route. There are good views
on the way and pools can be found along the creek above the falls,
where visitors may swim, at their own risk.
This walk is suitable for fit people who can manage a steep climb
in hot conditions.
Allow 3 to 4 hours for this walk and carry plenty of water. It
is advisable to start in the cooler hours of the morning. Wear good
walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
Please obey all warning signs along the way and keep a safe distance
from the edge above the falls.
Note: Saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles are known to exist in Twin Falls Gorge from time to time. Please note the advice on swimming on our visitor safety page and do not enter the water in Twin Falls Gorge.
You aren't allowed to swim at Twin Falls plunge pool and beach (Bowali Visitors centre11.10.2010 update). Not in the gorge and not in the plunge pool below the falls.
The boat shuttle takes you through the gorge
and drops you near the falls. From here you have to walk for like
two minutes, over some rocks and then over a boardwalk. You end
up at a big pool with a sandy beach at the bottom of the falls.
You end up at a big pool with a sandy beach at the bottom of the
falls.
Important: Before
trying the Twin Falls crossing check with Bowali Visitor Centre
for up to date information.
For the latest up-to-date details, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on 0889381121 or +61889381121 - For all information on the area of water above the falls at any time of the year you should contact Bowali Visitor Centre or the rangers station in the area first (This web site does not comment on this area due to safety concerns and refers you solely to the proper official park rangers and visitors information centre.).
Garnamarr Campground in the Jim Jim Falls Region of Kakadu-National
Park Australia
Camping is only allowed or possible at end of Jim
Jim track at the designated camp site. This is seasonal access only.
Visiting Jim Jim Falls Area in Kakadu National Park Australia. Garnamarr
- Large Camping Facilities:
Garrnamarr campground (dry season only, 4WD)
This campground caters for up to 200 people.
Facilities include showers and toilets, and there is drinking water
available.
The campground is locked from 8.30 pm to 6.30 am for visitor safety.
NT Parks and Wildlife. Check the latest access report on the web,
www.nt.gov.au.
Picnic Area: (dry season only)
Where: The picnic area is located along the Jim
Jim falls access road on the way to Twin Falls, before the Jim Jim
Creek crossing.
Features: This day use area provides picnic facilities
under shady trees. Toilet facilities are also provided. Camping
is not permitted in this area. This is also the starting point for
the Budjmi Lookout walk.
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Crocosaurus Cove Darwin is a great way to spend 1-3 hours if you
have a layover in Darwin or overnight and need a time filler. It's
in the heart of the CBD. If you can't find time to go on a crocodile
cruise and there are many from Darwin then this is the next best
thing that will let you be real close to a live Australian saltwater
crocodile. Crocosaurus Cove is actually Crocosaurus
Cove Aquarium which is modeled after a typical Top End river
system in Northern Territory. I actually liked the display of Australian
Reptiles they had and they displayed some 70+ species of reptiles
truly fascinating as we spent hours and I went round 3 times and
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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. Even though access
to kakadu natinal park is sealed it can be flooded in the wet season
on the North Anrhem Highway at the wetlands area. Also Ubirr and
Nourlangie have 2wd access, so does Cooinda and Yellow Water though
the flass and gorges are all 4wd access on unsealed roads and limited
4wd hire operators allow you in see
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Litchfield National Park
Together with stunning tropical waterfalls and swimming holes,
this is a truly beautiful destination found just south of Darwin,
the capital city of the Northern Territory. 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 is chosen by local Darwin residents and tourists as 1-3 day
destination for it's waterfalls and magnetic termite mounds. Also
noted are the 4WD tracks into some of the more remote parts of Litchfield
National Park and surrounding region. Litchfield National Park lies
approximately 130km's southwest of Darwin near the town of Batchelor
and covers around 1,500 sq km's.
Warnings
about crocodiles
How many crocodiles are there in the Northern Territory well its
estimated to be somewhere around 100 000 crocodiles in the wild.
Now protected but once hunted to near extinction around here. Crocodile
skins used to be a major export product from Australia. But always
be aware for the signs
and warning when going to the rivers and parks in the Top End
on crocodiles. Scary well folks did you know that the worlds largest
reptile is our very own Northern Territory Saltwater Crocodile.
The picture is of a crocodile trap in Darwin Harbour. So if you
want to see crocodiles then take a cruise or eco adventure tour
that includes a fresh
water sightseeing cruise.
www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/
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National Park
Nitmiluk
National Park was also before as Katherine
Gorge and still referred to it as both names. Katherine
Gorge approx. 356klm south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway and
passing some really interesting outback towns such as Pine Creek
and Adelaide River. Adleaide River is located on the Stuart Highway,
150 kilometers south of Darwin, Hayes Creek is a gateway to World
War II sites and the Northern Goldfields loop with easy access to
Litchfield National Park, Batchelor, Pine Creek and the Tjuwaliyn
(Douglas) Hot Springs Park. The most comfortable months to visit
the Park are from May to September. The wet season causes flooding
of the Katherine River and restrictions on some of the activities
available. The picnic area provides gas barbecues, picnic furniture
and toilet facilities. With launch tour boat jetty and canoe hire.
A public swimming area is provided in the picnic area.
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Most of these waterfalls including Jim Jim Gorge falls and Twin
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Jim Jim falls and Twin Falls 4wd access track on the same track
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