Moline Rockhole is a little known, but beautiful, small waterfall and rockhole just several kilometres from Goymarr itself. Moline offers safe swimming for much of the year. It is not signposted so you will need to ask directions at the Visitor Information Centre. Goymarr is in the process of developing a walking track between the Tourist Park and Moline.

Gunlom Falls is the largest and best known of the southern Kakadu waterfalls. It features a huge plunge pool at the bottom of a towering escarpment. At the top there is a series of terraced pools looking straight out over the national park. The climb to the top is challenging and takes around 15 minutes, but is well worth it. Gunlom has a well appointed campground and picnic area. Gunlom is xx km from Goymarr. Continue up Kakadu Highway for 16km to the turn off. From here it is 48km of gravel road.

Gunlom from the top

Koolpin Gorge is a spectacular system of waterfalls and rockholes not far from Gunlom. Access is only with high clearance four wheel drive vehicle and there are no marked paths or facilities.

You need to be reasonably fit and well prepared even for a day trip to Koolpin.

You can camp overnight at Koolpin if you obtain a permit from the national park.

Download Kakadu National Park Notes on Koolpin

Motorcar Falls ( right) can be reached via the Yirrmikmik Walk. The walk takes you through woodlands peppered with termite mounds and is approximately 7.5 km. Motor car falls was named in 1946 when the first vehicle to drive into the area, reached the creek and could not pass through. A bridge has since been built.  

Kurundie Falls is located approximately 2km from Motor Car falls and is also accessable along the Yirrmikmik Walk. Kurundie often attracts less visitors as many people do not take the time to walk the extra distance.

Download Kakadu National Park Notes on Yirrmikmik

Other Waterfalls and Swimming Spots in Kakadu

Maguk (Barramundie Gorge) Is located 1 hours drive from Cooinda, past the Cooinda turnoff, at the Southern end of the park. A 14km drive followed by a 1km walk will bring you to the steep gorge with a natural plunge pool at the base. The trip to the top of the gorge which is a moderately difficult climb is rewarded with panoramic views.

Maguk Bush caming area is located nearby, BBQ, Public phone and picinic area are located near the carpark.

  

Jim Jim Falls  

(Dry season only, 4WD) 

Turn east off the Kakadu Highway 43 km south of the Bowali Centre. Engage 4WD, travel 60 km. Allow two hours one-way. The last 10 km of track includes areas of soft sand. Features a 2 km return walk through monsoon forest and over boulders to a deep plunge pool surrounded by spectacular 150 m high cliffs. Allow one to two hours.

Estuarine crocodiles have been known to move into the Jim Jim Falls area.

Twin Falls   

(Dry season only, high clearance 4WD, snorkel recommended)

From Garnamarr travel 8 km towards Jim Jim Falls, turn right and travel a further 10 km to Twin Falls. Engage 4WD. The last section involves a deep water crossing at Jim Jim Creek. Allow half an hour from Jim Jim Falls, one way. Access to Twin Falls is by a boat shuttle service and a walking track over boulders and sand, and a boardwalk. Tickets for the boat shuttle can be purchased at the Bowali Visitor Centre, Twin Falls or commercial outlets. Allow two hours.

Download Jim Jim and Twin Falls Map  

Gubara Pools

A 6 km return walk past sandstone cliffs to shady monsoon forest pools. A pleasant place to spend the heat of the day. 

Download Nourlangie Region map including Gubara Pools  

   

 

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Waterfalls of Southern Kakadu

Southern Kakadu is an area or rocky escarpments known as 'stone country'. Monsoonal rains running off the vast bare rock Arnhem Land Escarpment has led to the creation of a number of beautiful gorges and waterfalls.