Jim Jim Falls
Jim Jim Falls In the far reaches of one of the world's last great civilised lands,
lies Kakadu National Park. Spreading across roughly 20,000 square
kilometres, Australia's largest national park is an ecological and
cultural Eden, containing a wealth of rugged, unsullied wilderness. One
of the more impenetrable attractions in Australia, Kakadu is worthy of a
lengthy visit (time permitting) to access the park's more far-flung
fortunes, and to gain a greater understanding of this unique
environment.
Kakadu's varied topography of wetlands, escarpments, lofty waterfalls
and rainforests, as well as its wildlife (crocodiles, birds) and
ancient Indigenous rock art (25,000 years old), means the park has a lot
on offer. And with such magnificence plastered over a raw and vast
area, it's best to focus on several attractions to allow time to inhale
the surroundings, and fondle the pandanus palms (gently). Here are
several suggestions well worthy of a visit.
Jim Jim Falls & Twin Falls
It's important to note that Kakadu has a distinct wet and dry season,
which affects accessibility and interest of attractions, as well as
tourist numbers. Jim Jim Falls rages in the wet, but its roads are
inaccessible during this time. The best time to visit this joyous
thundering cascade is just after the wet season, when the water is
gushing (around April/May), but roads are passable. However, the falls
are only accessible via a 4WD track, which is off limits to most rental
vehicles.
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