Jim Jim Falls

Jim Jim Falls is a waterfall in Kakadu National Park that drops about 200 meters over reddish sandstone cliffs into a natural pool. The basin is surrounded by white sand and monsoon forests, which frame the water and landscape.

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.