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The road to Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls is a 4x4 unsealed road or track in Kakadu National Park from DarwinAbout Jim Jim 4wd dirt road track in Kakadu National Park Australia
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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How to get to Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls on the unsealed 4wd track in Kakadu National Park AustraliaAlso 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.).
Kakadu and Garnamarr (Jim Jim) camp ground
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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