What is Jim Jim Falls?
Jim Jim Falls is a spectacular waterfall in Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, plunging about 200 metres from the escarpment of the Arnhem Land plateau into a deep plunge pool.
The falls flow most powerfully during the wet season, but access roads are usually closed at that time. Visitors can sometimes see the falls in full flow on scenic flights.
In the dry season, the waterfall may slow to a trickle or stop completely, but the towering cliffs and plunge pool remain impressive.
Getting there
Reaching Jim Jim Falls requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle on an unsealed track, followed by a walk over boulders. The road usually opens partway through the dry season, after the track is repaired.
The plunge pool is surrounded by high cliffs and white sand. Swimming may be allowed when park rangers have checked for crocodiles, but visitors should always follow signs.
Nearby Twin Falls, another popular attraction, is reached by a short boat ride and walk through the gorge. Both waterfalls are among Kakadu's most iconic sights. Park passes are required to visit Kakadu National Park.