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Jim Jim Falls

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
+61889381120
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls, Bodies of Water
Owner description: Spectacular all year - see this area from the ground in the dry season, and from the air in the wet season.The Jim Jim Area is only accessible by 4WD... more » Owner description: Spectacular all year - see this area from the ground in the dry season, and from the air in the wet season.The Jim Jim Area is only accessible by 4WD during the dry season. Visitors can explore the spectacular and challenging walks or take a boat shuttle ride to Twin Falls over crystal clear waters (charges apply). Scenic flights are also very popular, and allow visitors to see the spectacular Jim Jim Falls, which are in full flow only during the wet season « less
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

did not get there this year but many times in the past, no matter how many times you go its still amazes you

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

It was a shame that Jim Jim falls were still closed mid April, next visit I would check before to make sure road is open. We did a flight with Kakadu Air which was well worth it.

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Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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The 40 minute drive to the base of the escarpment is a great 4 wheel drive experience. The camping ground area has two structures which are a real credit to Kakadu National Parks team in look and design. This whole area is worth 6 to 8 hours if a day outing. But I really recommend staying overnight in the camping... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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Great spot to sit in the shade and have lunch this is a good days adventure remember to take water

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Jakarta
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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We took a chopper flight to enjoy the great falls, but apparently visiting Jim Jim Falls during wet season wasn't really a good idea. I think it'd be nicer to do it during dry time, as we'd have a clearer view & brighter sky for perfect photo session

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Sydney
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
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The roads were closed because of the wet season so we flew in the Kakadu Air helicopter over Jim Jim and Twin Falls. It was amazing. Tate, our pilot, did a great job narrating and flying. He took us low and slow over the falls and wetlands. (I could see the fixed wing plane over the falls at a much... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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A vacation in Australia is not complete when you haven't seen the Jim Jim Falls. This place is so extraordinary. A 4WD is really necessary and tours are not always going to there, but try to see them anyhow. Please take a swim when you are there.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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As it was October, it was not surprisingly a blazing hot day and as we negotiated our way along the rocky path to Jim Jim there was a fair bit of teen grumbling going on, but once we got to the Falls, stunned silence was a tribute to the stunning scenery. We all swam and it was one of those... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011
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In October my husband and I booked with Top End Explorer Tours for a day trip to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls in Kakadu National Park. Steve, our guide arrived on time at our hotel, making sure we were wearing suitable footwear for the walk/climb to the falls. It was going to be a steamy day so we needed... More

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TopEndExplorerTours, Manager at Jim Jim Falls, responded to this review
22 November 2011

Hello maberle, Ab big thankyou for taking the time to write an in-depth review on your day with us! Yes, this last October was very hot indeed, with many days of 40˚ C and above in the sandstone gorges of Kakadu National Park. While it can get uncomfortably hot during the late dry and early wet season, it is also... More

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205 helpful votes 205 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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We spent the day visiting Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls, and it was certainly one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. But, as other reviewers have highlighted, the walk into Jim Jim Falls is extremely challenging, especially if you're over forty! Some of the younger people in our group were like gazelles, but others struggled, especially in... More

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TopEndExplorerTours, Manager at Jim Jim Falls, responded to this review
18 October 2011

Hello janthefan, Thank you so much for sharing your Kakadu experience with us and for taking the time to comment on your day tour to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls with Top End Explorer Tours! Please allow me to respond to your review and clarify a few points. Our day tour to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls is... More

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