Things to do in Jim Jim Falls and Jim Jim Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Australia.

4wd drive into Jim Jim Falls Gorge carpark: Driving from Darwin to Jim Jim Falls in Kakadu national Park, Australia: The 50 km road into the area is unsealed and often corrugated. Please observe the 60 km/hr speed limit. Only high clearance 4WD vehicles can continue from Garnamarr Campground to Jim Jim and Twin Falls. The tracks are narrow and winding, so trailers are not permitted (leave them at the campground).

4wd drive into Twin Falls car park: Please note for the faint at heart: The creek crossing to Twin Falls is usually between 400mm to 600mm deep with a firm concrete base.

Check road access first: A snorkel is highly recommended. Check road conditions at Darwin Visitor Centre or Bowali Visitor Centre near Jabiru..

Waterfalls
This part of the park is home to the iconic Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls. These spectacular waterfalls are best seen by air during the tropical summer, when heavy rains send huge volumes of water crashing into the gorge below. During the dry season, you can hike over boulders to the base of the falls. Walks Immerse yourself in rugged natural surroundings as you navigate challenging walking tracks to the Arnhem Land Plateau. Jim Jim Falls features a 2 km return walk through monsoon forest and over boulders to a deep plunge pool or family-friendly beach pool. The waterfall flows from the start of the tropical summer until mid-July. Twin Falls Gorge is accessed by a shuttle boat, a walking track over boulders and sand, and a boardwalk. From the boat you’ll see countless fish species, long-necked turtles and maybe even the elusive pig-nosed turtle (warradjan). Camping Spend the night at the nearby Garnamarr Campground, which has great views of the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Tours The area can be accessed on a guided tour with friendly, experienced guides. The NT Government access and what to do at Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls Fact Sheet

Jim Jim Falls and Gorge
In Kakadu most waterfalls such as Jim Jim Falls and Jim Jim Gorge (accessed via a difficult 4WD track), where it cascades more than 200m straight off the edge of the escarpment. Best time to visit is during the early dry season (around very late June) as soon as the road reopens. The Falls often stop flowing later in the season and will certainly look less impressive but the hike into Jim Jim Gorge and swim in the rock pool is worth the trip.

Twin Falls a 4wd experience to remember
Twin Falls opens usually beginning of July or even some times late June (accessed via a difficult 4WD track), and the other falls earlier such as Graveside Gorge (accessed via a difficult 4WD track), Maguk Falls and Gorge (4WD track) and Gunlom Waterfall and Rock pool (4WD track) and Koolpin Gorge (accessed via a difficult 4WD track). Some smaller rock holes and waterfalls are year round such as Gubara Pools Walk and Motorcar Falls and Moline Rockhole all accessed by a (4WD track) .

Indulge your sense of adventure in the Jim Jim region, home to towering stone escarpments and mighty waterfalls. This is a special place to connect with an ancient land and its Indigenous culture. Take your time to experience the peace and serenity of this remarkable landscape.

• Camping Spend the night at the nearby Garnamarr Campground in Kakadu • NT Road access report

Jim Jim Falls Gorge in the Top End 'dry season' around August notice the falls have ceased as they are seasonal falls from the monsoon rains.

Twin Falls Gorge in the Top End 'dry season' around May notice the falls are still flowing as they are seasonal falls from the monsoon rains.