How to get to Maguk, Moline, Rockhole, Gubara, Motorcar Falls, Gunlom
Falls and Koolpin Gorge from Darwin
How to get to Maguk Gorge or Barramundi Gorge in Kakadu National
Park, Northern Territory Australia
Kakadu National Park Australia -
The name of Barramundi Gorge or also known as Barramundie Gorge
in Kakadu National Park has been changed to Maguk in the southern
end of Kakadu National Park around 4 hours from Darwin, the capital
city of Darwin in Norrthern Territory Australia.
Where Is Maguk Gorge or Barramundie Gorge
Located an hour's drive south from Cooinda past the Cooinda turnoff
in the South of the park on the Kakadu Highway, in World Heritage-listed
Kakadu National Park, is Maguk a gorge within the Stone Country.
A 14 kilometre four-wheel drive trip, followed by a one kilometre
walk, leads to a beautiful natural plunge pool at the base of the
steep gorge walls.
Nearby is the Maguk bush camping area. After resting, take the
short but moderatly difficult climb to the top of the waterfall
where there sits crystal clear pools that are perfect for a refreshing
dip. The panoramic view also makes the hike worth the effort, affording
a panoramic view. Facilities BBQ Facilities Car park Picnic Area
Public Telephone.
App 1.15 hour from Cooinda to the Maguk carpark. Slow driving is
recommended.
Visited mainly by specialized soft adventure tour operators such
as Adventure Tours, Gecko Canoeing, ATA, Connections Safaris, Wayoutback
Safaris, Gagudju Dreaming Tours. You can see a selection
of the tours to Maguk at www.australia4tours.com.
Maguk or Barramundi Gorge is usually visted in the afternoon after
folks visit Jim Jim Falls. This can be a very long day.
Maguk Gorge or Barramundi Gorge in Kakadu National Park, Northern
Territory Australia is most likely one of the most travelled to
destinations of our four wheel drive rental selfdrive clients.
Compared to Twin falls and Jim Jim Falls selfdrive routes Maguk
or Barramundi Gorge is compartively easier. Choices for 4wd rental
vehicles for this route are the Britz wagon 4x4, Britz Safari, Hitop
Bushcamper, especially the Britz Safari, TB Rooftop tent 4WD, hire
selfdrive vehicles. Also the Apollo and Cheapa's Hilux Adventure.
You can see
all these 4WD vehicles for hire at Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals.
Maguk Kakadu blog: I just did a search of Google
and the first 7 choices all had the same paragraph on Maguk. Hopefully
this is a much more informative blog to guide you. Sept 9th, 2007
my wife and I took a one day tour to Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
But the crossing at Twin Falls was to deep so the guide opted for
Maguk Gorge also known as Barramundi Gorge. Being a local I can
only remember the name - Barramundie Gorge. Anyway the road in was
actually not to bad for September.
It was all 4X4 driving but rather well maintained - I know though
it is under water a fair bit of the time in the Tropical Summer
season November late to early March. I noticed there wasn't a toilet
at Maguk so just to let you know. The walk was very relaxing for
the first part as you can see.
The boardwalk was my favourite and the surrounding flora was well
engulfing. Signage as always blended in to the landscape but was
quite visbale and very clear directions.
I noticed it was mostly tour companies not many. The boardwalk
finished and the path began to become sandy. Not sure whether it
was better with or without sandals.
How to get to Gunlom Waterfall Creek in Kakadu
How to get to Gunlom Waterfall Creek in Kakadu National
Park, Northern Territory Australia
Kakadu National Park Australia -
Visiting Gunlom Waterfall Creek in Kakadu Australia
Gunlom, located on Waterfall Creek in World Heritage-listed Kakadu
National Park, is the magical combination of waterfall and serene
plunge pool, with shady gums cooling the picnic areas. A steep climb
to the top of the waterfall provides sweeping views of the southern-most
parts of Kakadu National Park while you enjoy a relaxing dip in
the crystal clear pools.
A steep lookout walk leads to rock pools and views of the southern
hills and ridges. The flat, easy walk to Murrill Billabong is great
for bird watching, as is the short walk to the main pool below the
seasonal waterfall. There is a grassed, shady picnic area and camping
facilities include solar-powered hot showers.
Gunlom is part of Waterfall Creek, one of the major tributaries of
the upper South Alligator River. This is the only large tropical river
system in the world to be entirely protected within a national park
and a World Heritage Area. The Jawoyn traditional land owners and
Parks Australia hope you enjoy your stay at Gunlom.
Visiting Gunlom in Kakadu National Park
Facilities:
• BBQ Facilities
• Car park
• Picnic Area
• Public Toilet
• Shaded Area Viewing Platform
Permits
See resource links
Walking:
Gunlom Lookout Walk
Features: Rock pools at the top of the falls and superb views
Distance: 1 km return
Grade: Difficult climb, marked track. Actually the repected
book 'Take A Walk' grades this as 'Hard'.
This short climb to the top of the escarpment is rather steep in
my opinion. Though once there the views across the lands from the
Gunlom lookout make it all worth the effort. A series of tranquil
clear rock pools where you can relax away from the camping area
at the bottom.
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/
Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Head Office - Goyder Centre 25 Chung Wah Tce Palmerston, NT
0830
PO Box 496 Palmerston NT 0831
Ph: +61 (0) 8 8999 5511
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