EXPERIENCES / KAKADU
Jim Jim & Twin Falls Special
Overview
- Jim Jim and Twin -- the two largest waterfalls in the park.
- This a special charter trip. Additional spaces may be available
KAKADU
Jul 11-17 2027
From Darwin, we drive to the Jim Jim car park, drop off most of the group, then drop one of the vehicles at the Twin Falls car park. The drivers return to Jim Jim and
we follow the marked trail to the top of Jim Jim.
We make our camp off the trail, not far from where we reach Jim Jim Creek.
The next day is an easy one.. We leave our packs behind and explore upsteam visiting some interesting
places that are not on our main route.
On day 3, we do a fairly flat and easy trek to the top of Anbadgoran or the Rainforest Gorge. Although it is much smaller than nearby Jim Jim and Twin Falls Creeks, the creek which created this gorge continues to flow long after its more famous neighbours have stopped.
We will probably camp some distance above the
falls as the next day is the most strenuous of the trip.
The walk to Twin Falls Creek takes us through country so rugged that no two groups have taken the exact same route. Some camp along the way, some do the full distance.
We plan to camp just above the Amphitheate Falls. If we have done the walk across in a day, we will spend two nights here, exploring upstream on a day walk.
On day 6, we head to a camp not far above Twin Falls, stopping to visit an interesting geological feature few people are aware of.
On the final morning, we follow the marked trail to the Twin Falls car park. vehicle at Jim Jim, we return to Darwin.
Details
DATES
11-17 July
PRICES
Full price: A$3495
*discounts available
Note.
CLIMATE
It will be hot (although not as hot as you might think) but it should not be humid. The average daily maximum is 30-32ºC (86-90ºF). The average minimum is 16-18ºC (61-64ºF). It can go as low as 10ºC (50ºF). On rare occasions, it can go even lower. Sleeping bags are essential. Rain is very unlikely but we recommend bringing something to use as a shelter if we fluke a rain storm.
Terrain
There are few steep climbs, none of which is over 200 m. As short as they are, these climbs are strenuous. Some may require using your hands to hold on as you climb up or down. None are technically difficult. None require ropes or other special.equipment.
You will definitely have to float your pack across one or more flooded creeks. If you can’t swim at least 100 m unaided, do not do this trip.
Vegetation
Much of the walking is through relatively flat, open woodland with a grassy understorey. Some short sections of grass may hide a broken rocky surface where you will have to be particularly careful. There may be some slow sections where you will have to pass though thick scrub. The vegetation can vary from year to year depending on when last burnt. At this time of year, the spear grass has finished seeding and dried out.
Distance
4-6 hours per day
Pack Weight
You need to carry food for 6 days .
Itinerary
