Category Archives: Nothern Territory

Twin Falls – Kakadu

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Twin Falls is one of the prettiest places you can imagine. You used to be able to swim here, but that has now closed permanently. It would have been classified as “The Best!” if you could have. They say it is for crocodiles, but the guide we had said it was also because the indigenous owners decided it was inappropriate. An amazing beach, massive gorge, two waterfalls cascading down (very seasonal and somewhat dry when we there) it is paradise. What is the downside?

Well apart from the lack of swimming, the answer is the drive there! It is strictly 4WD only, plus a creek crossing. When we did it it was 700mm, but it gets deeper. Snorkels are a must, and raised vehicles even better. I saw a lot of people driving over there without a snorkel, get some water in there and your car could easily stall in the water… full of crocs… insanity.

Even with a snorkel 700mm is my personal absolute limit, be prepared to get your carpet wet.

Crossing the creek:

 

 

Jim Jim Falls – Kakadu

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Jim Jim falls is best known as the massive waterfall in Kakadu.

However this is the wet season Jim Jim, that is also closed to visit. When you can visit and swim there, Jim Jim is either a trickle or has no water coming down. But it’s still a great place to visit. It is one interesting walk… not that far but very difficult, as walking from large stone to large stone for 800m is pretty exhausting. The water is quite cold too, especially at the base. But if you’ve got the car to make it (strictly 4WD only) you won’t be disappointed.


 

 

Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls) – Litchfield

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Tjaynera Falls is amazing.

In Litchfield so easily accessible for a day trip, it has rudimentary camping facilities, though I have never stayed there.

It is down a 4WD track that is moderately challenging, you need to cross some water.

The bushwalk is moderate when you get there it is definitely worth it.

A great waterfall that flows all year round, a great swimming hole, and usually only a handful of people.