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Visiting Gunlom in Kakadu National Park
Gunlom, located on Waterfall Creek in World Heritage-listed
Kakadu National Park, is the magical combination of waterfall
and serene plunge pool, with shady gums cooling the picnic
areas. A steep climb to the top of the waterfall provides
sweeping views of the southern-most parts of Kakadu National
Park while you enjoy a relaxing dip in the crystal clear pools.
A steep lookout walk leads to rock pools and views of the
southern hills and ridges. The flat, easy walk to Murrill
Billabong is great for bird watching, as is the short walk
to the main pool below the seasonal waterfall. There is a
grassed, shady picnic area and camping facilities include
solar-powered hot showers.
The fee (which is inclusive of GST) will apply to all
interstate and international visitors aged 16 years and over.
Kakadu
and Uluru park pass prices - July 2016
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Gunlom is part of Waterfall Creek, one of the major
tributaries of the upper South Alligator River. This
is the only large tropical river system in the world
to be entirely protected within a national park and
a World Heritage Area. The Jawoyn traditional land owners
and Parks Australia hope you enjoy your stay at Gunlom.
Camping safaris to Gunlom
in Kakadu Pational Park.
Gunlom is visited mainly by specialized soft adventure
tour operators such as Adventure Tours, Gecko Canoeing,
ATA, Connections Safaris, Wayoutback Safaris, Gagudju Dreaming Tours and
Wilderness Safaris. You can see a selection
of the tours to Gunlom
at www.australia4tours.com.
Self Drive Rentals and Hire to Gunlom in Kakadu Pational
Park.
Gunlom in Kakadu National Park,
Northern Territory Australia is most likely one of the
most travelled to destinations of our four wheel drive
rental selfdrive clients.
Compared to Twin falls and Jim
Jim Falls selfdrive routes Gunlom is compartively easier.
Choices for 4wd rental vehicles for this route are the
Britz 4x4 Wagon with camping gear, Britz Safari, 4wd Hitop Bushcamper, especially the Britz Safari, selfdrive vehicles. Also the Apollo and Cheapa's Hilux Adventure Camper. 4WD
vehicles for hire at Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals.
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Visiting Gunlom in Kakadu National Park
Facilities:
BBQ Facilities
Car park
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shaded Area Viewing Platform
Permits
See resource links
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Walking:
Gunlom Lookout Walk
Features: Rock pools at the top of the falls and
superb views
Distance: 1 km return
Grade: Difficult climb, marked track. Actually
the repected book 'Take A Walk' grades this as 'Hard'.
This short climb to the top of the escarpment is rather
steep in my opinion. Though once there the views across
the lands from the Gunlom lookout make it all worth
the effort. A series of tranquil clear rock pools where
you can relax away from the camping area at the bottom.
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Gunlom
Gunlom Lookout Walk
Features: Rock pools at the top of the falls and
superb views
Distance: 1 km return
Grade: Difficult climb, marked track.
Gunlom Plunge Pool
Features: Seasonal waterfall and a large plunge
pool
Distance: 200 metres return
Grade: Disabled access
Murrill Billabong Walk
Features: A small seasonal billabong and the South
Alligator River
Distance: Billabong 1 km return River 2.5 km return
Grade: Easy, marked track
Beyond Gunlom
Yurmikmik
Features: A network of walking tracks which take
in the plunge pools and wet season waterfalls of the
Marrawal Plateau.
Access: 2WD, camping permits required.
Carry a topographic map on longer walks.
Gimbat and Guratba (Coronation Hill)
Features: A scenic drive to a shady picnic area
by the South Alligator River.
Access: 4WD only, day use only.
Gungurul
Features: A rest stop with picnic tables and toilets,
lookout and short walk.
Access: 2WD, camping area.
Bukbukluk
Features: A lookout with superb escarpment views
and a shady picnic area
Access: 2WD, day use only.
Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
Features: A plunge pool and small waterfall
Access: 4WD recommended. Camping area.
http://www.environment.gov.au/
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Camping fees and permits are at this external sublink:
http://www.environment.gov.au/
Gunlom
Category: 1
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Gunlom
There are many interesting places to discover in the
area, but some things to remember too:
Saltwater crocodiles inhabit the South Alligator River
and are extremely dangerous. Do not risk your life,
keep away from the waters edge.
Freshwater crocodiles inhabit the area. Do not approach
or interfere with them.
Do not jump off rocks or cliffs as there are unseen
dangers and accidents have resulted in death.
Gunlom Plunge Pool can be hazardous as the shallow
water suddenly becomes deep.
Use the toilets provided.
Observe and enjoy the native animals, but do not disturb
or feed them. Fishing is prohibited.
Use fuel stoves in preference to open fires.
If lighting open fires, collect firewood along the
access road into Gunlom and use it sparingly. Use the
fireplaces provided, attend fires at all times and extinguish
them before you leave.
Use the recycling facilities supplied and place all
other rubbish in the bins. Remember, cigarette butts,
orange peel and tissues are rubbish too.
Sunscreen and insect repellent pollute waterways.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt and hat as alternative protection.
The mornings and evenings are the best times to walk
and observe wildlife. For your own comfort and safety
please keep to the marked tracks, wear a hat and sturdy
shoes, and carry plenty of drinking water.
http://www.environment.gov.au/
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 Crocodile
Safety Information
Northern Australia is crocodile country. Therefore
it is important to put awareness of crocodiles and safety
at the top of your priority list when living in, working
in or simply visiting crocodile habitat. Living with
crocodiles is not difficult so long as you bear the
following points in mind.
Always be aware that
crocodiles may be present anywhere that there is water.
Unless there is clear
signage that it is safe to swim, assume that crocodiles
may be present.
Warning signs are there
for your benefit! Ignoring them is foolish.
Always check with local
authorities and rangers whether an area is likely to
contain crocodiles.
If in doubt, always swim
in designated swimming areas only.
If there's no sign, don't
go swimming.
A spotlight or LED head-torch
is strongly recommended at night so that any eyeshines
can be seen, but a lack of eyeshines does not mean that
it's safe to swim - crocodiles may be underwater.
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We suggest you also visit a website called https://nt.gov.au/emergency/community-safety/crocodile-safety-be-crocwise#.Uwnva1JWF9M
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How Get To Gunlom
Kakadu National Park an Australian
Natural Icon covers almost 20,000 square kms and is
253 kms East of Darwin the capital city of the Northern
Territory, Australia.
Kakadu National Park is a World
Heritage listed, Kakadu National Park is the gateway
to Arnhemland. The sealed roads from Darwin to Kakadu
is via the Arnhem Highway and from Katherine to Kakadu
National Park via the Kakadu Highway. The Bowali Visitor
Centre near Jabiru in Kakadu National Park is located
253 km from Darwin in Northern Territory Australia via
the Arnhem Highway entrance. If travelling by road,
you should allow 3 hours travelling time from Darwin.
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Seasons
The dry season which is approximatley which is classed
generally as May - October each year.Though in current
year the wet has not set in till late December or January
and then finishes mid April.
Access To Gunlom
The dry season which is approximatley which is classed
generally as May - October each year. Though in current
year the wet has not set in till late December or January
and then finishes mid April.
On the way we recommend you stop
the the offical Bowali
Vistors Centre for more information
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Are there certain times of the year that I cant
swim?
The seasonality of waterholes across the Northern Territory
depend on the amount of rain throughout the year. NT
Parks and Wildlife monitor water levels and erect signs
advising visitors when it is safe to swim. Always obey
sign posts.
How can you identify if a water-hole is safe to
swim in?
Salt and freshwater crocodiles are found in most Top
End billabongs and rivers, and are occasionally seen
on remote beaches. The accessible rivers and billabongs
are generally sign-posted if saltwater crocodiles are
known to inhabit the area, but if you are not sure,
dont swim. Swim only where recommended and always observe
and read the crocodile warning signs.
Arent swimming spots hard to get to or only acesible
as part of a tour?
All the swimming spots in Darwin, Litchfield National
Park, Katherine, Mataranka and the MacDonnell Ranges
are accessible by self-drive. A few locations are only
accessible by four wheel-drive, such as Butterfly Gorge
Nature Park and Tjaynera Falls in Litchfield National
Park. Tour operators with swimming options include Adventure
Tours Australia, Australian Pacific Touring, Connections
Safaris, Odyssey Tours and Safaris and many more'.
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| Safety Information |
Telephone |
| Life threatening emergency |
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| NRMA - Road side service |
13 1111 |
| Medical - Jabiru Health Clinic |
(08) 8979 2018 |
| Poisons Information Centre |
13 1126 |
| Park Headquarters |
(08) 8938 1100
(during business hours) |
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| Ranger Stations |
Telephone |
South Alligator ranger station
(near the Kakadu Resort)
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(08) 8979 0194 |
East Alligator ranger station
(near the Border Store) |
(08) 8979 2291 |
Jim Jim ranger station
(near the Yellow Water
turn-off) |
(08) 8979 2038 |
Mary River ranger station
(6km north of the Wirnwirnmila
Mary River Roadhouse) |
(08) 8975 4578 |
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 Emergency
call devices
Emergency call devices are to be used in emergencies
only. Follow the instructions located on the devices.
Emergency call devices can be found at:
West Alligator Head
Jim Jim Falls
Twin Falls
Graveside Gorge
Maguk
Gunlom
Koolpin
Courtesy of https://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/index.html
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Gunlom
Fact Sheet - http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/national-parks/kakadu-national-park
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Protect Your Reserve
- All native plants and animals in the Reserve are protected.
- Guns and traps are prohibited.
- Areas of this Reserve do not allow pets, however exercise
areas are set aside for dogs and horses.
- Signs throughout the Reserve explain these conditions.
- Please observe these regulations.
- Take care with fire - light fires only in the fire places
provided.
- Please dispose of litter properly.
- Vehicles must remain on formed roads - off road is only
by foot.
- Safety Note: Saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles occur in
billabongs and at the sea; for your safety do not enter
the water. See the Visitor Safety
page for more information.
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Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Head Office - Goyder Centre 25 Chung Wah Tce Palmerston,
NT 0830
PO Box 496 Palmerston NT 0831
Ph: +61 (0) 8 8999 5511
Information courtesy of Kakadu National Park Visitor Guide
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Kakadu National Park - Seasons
But Australia's Kakadu sees seasons of varied extremes --
so varied, in fact, that the park's longtime aboriginal inhabitants
have divided the year into six distinct seasons.
Kakadu
Seasons - Gunumeleng Pre-Monsoon Storm Season - Gunumeleng,
from mid-October to late December, may in fact last from a
few weeks to several months.
Kakadu
Seasons - Gudjewg - Monsoon Season - Gudjewg, from January
to March, can be described as the 'true' wet season.
Kakadu
Seasons - Banggereng - Knock 'em down storm Season - Banggerreng,
in April, is the season when the rain clouds have dispersed
and clear skies prevail.
Kakadu
Seasons - Yegge - Cooler but still humid Season - Yegge,
from May to mid-June, is relatively cool with low humidity.
Kakadu
Seasons - Wurrgeng - Cold Weather Season - Wurrgeng, from
mid-June to mid-August, is the 'cold weather' time; humidity
is low, daytime temperatures are around 30°C and night-time
temperatures are around 17°C.
Kakadu
Seasons - Gurrung - Hot Dry Weather - Gurrung, from mid-August
to mid-October, is hot and dry.
Resources
www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/
www.environment.gov.au/parks/
www.facebook.com/RoadReportNT
www.roadreport.nt.gov.au/
www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/
www.toiletmap.gov.au/
www.travelnt.com/
https://www.northaustralianhelicopters.com.au/
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