Jim Jim Falls, Plunge waterfall in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Jim Jim Falls is a plunge waterfall on Jim Jim Creek in Kakadu National Park, near the park's eastern boundary. The creek drops in a single fall of 140 to 200 metres between sheer, blocky tan-to-brown rock walls into a plunge pool. In the photograph the white column widens slightly near the bottom and vanishes into mist, with a second, thinner stream falling separately on the right, close to the rock face.

The cliff wall formed roughly 140 million years ago when much of this region lay under shallow seawater. This ancient seabed was later lifted and worn away, creating the sandstone formations seen today.

The name comes from the indigenous word 'andjimdjim', referring to water pandanus plants that grow along the creek banks. These plants shape the look of the area and connect the place to its natural surroundings.

Getting there requires a four-wheel drive vehicle and about 60 kilometers of driving on gravel roads from Kakadu Highway. The final part of the journey is especially rough and demands careful driving along demanding terrain.

The water flows powerfully during the wet season but completely dries up at other times of the year. Aerial views therefore provide a better perspective of the full cliff structure and its scale.