Mardugal - Day 102, 19/07/2016
We were on the road just before 8.30 making our way towards Jim Jim Falls, the access road was in very good condition and looked like it had just been graded. It wasn't long before we arrived at the Garnamarr Campground which is another "managed"site with showers and toilets, we didn't have a look around but it looked nice from the road.
This is where you find the start of the 4WD track that takes you to Jim Jim and Twin falls, the track was not difficult with most of it completed in 2WD just slow going due to the narrow, lumpy and corrugated track. Its single lane all the way in and we had to drive off the track fairly often to allow vehicles travelling in the opposite direction to pass.
Once at the Jim Jim Falls car park we grabbed our gear and took off on the 900m track down to the plunge pool stopping at the viewing area to have a look at the falls. Unfortunately the water is only just trickling over the edge at the moment and was no where near as spectacular as it was 10 years ago when we last visited. The walking track to the plunge pool is mainly a scramble over rocks but well worth the effort as you are rewarded with a spectacular pool to swim in. As luck would have it we had the pool to ourselves for most of our time here. Anna and I braved the very cold water (16 degrees apparently) and swan across the pool to stand under the trickle of a waterfall. It was a very invigorating swim but we were glad to be out of the water.
From here we walked back to the car and drove to Twin Falls, the drive involves a river crossing that was 900mm deep and definitely the deepest on this trip so far. We didn't have any difficulties and were soon at the car park where we had lunch before walking down to the boat ramp. To access Twin Falls you need to go on a short boat ride ($12.50 per adult, kids free) then scramble over rocks and walk on a floating boardwalk to get to the base of the falls. This place was gorgeous, unfortunately no swimming allowed here as the pool at the base of the falls is home to the Rainbow Serpent and if you enter the water you will anger the spirit and cop a $5500 fine....
After soaking up the beauty we returned to camp just before dark after a very busy and enjoyable day. We constantly here grumbles from other travelers about Kakadu often referring to it as "Kakadon't" we don't agree, this place is awesome and well worth the visit. Our only complaint so far is the high park access and camping fees but you expect that to a degree for such a large national park with such good facilities.
Distance Traveled = 154 km
This is where you find the start of the 4WD track that takes you to Jim Jim and Twin falls, the track was not difficult with most of it completed in 2WD just slow going due to the narrow, lumpy and corrugated track. Its single lane all the way in and we had to drive off the track fairly often to allow vehicles travelling in the opposite direction to pass.
Once at the Jim Jim Falls car park we grabbed our gear and took off on the 900m track down to the plunge pool stopping at the viewing area to have a look at the falls. Unfortunately the water is only just trickling over the edge at the moment and was no where near as spectacular as it was 10 years ago when we last visited. The walking track to the plunge pool is mainly a scramble over rocks but well worth the effort as you are rewarded with a spectacular pool to swim in. As luck would have it we had the pool to ourselves for most of our time here. Anna and I braved the very cold water (16 degrees apparently) and swan across the pool to stand under the trickle of a waterfall. It was a very invigorating swim but we were glad to be out of the water.
From here we walked back to the car and drove to Twin Falls, the drive involves a river crossing that was 900mm deep and definitely the deepest on this trip so far. We didn't have any difficulties and were soon at the car park where we had lunch before walking down to the boat ramp. To access Twin Falls you need to go on a short boat ride ($12.50 per adult, kids free) then scramble over rocks and walk on a floating boardwalk to get to the base of the falls. This place was gorgeous, unfortunately no swimming allowed here as the pool at the base of the falls is home to the Rainbow Serpent and if you enter the water you will anger the spirit and cop a $5500 fine....
After soaking up the beauty we returned to camp just before dark after a very busy and enjoyable day. We constantly here grumbles from other travelers about Kakadu often referring to it as "Kakadon't" we don't agree, this place is awesome and well worth the visit. Our only complaint so far is the high park access and camping fees but you expect that to a degree for such a large national park with such good facilities.
Distance Traveled = 154 km
Total distance traveled with camper = 33,538 km
Total number of nights in the camper = 233
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| Are those ice cubes?? |
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| From the boat on the way into Twin Falls |
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| Could this be the Rainbow Serpent? |
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| "Freshie"sun baking on a log |
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