Kakadu National Park Visitor Guide and Maps - Free
Kakadu National Park Visitor Guide and Maps - Free
Kakadu National Park Visitor Guide and Maps - Free
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6. Mary River AreaInformation Bay<strong>and</strong> RangerStationWirnwirnmila Mary River Road HouseA large part of southern <strong>Kakadu</strong> is known bythe Jawoyn people as 'sickness country'. Withinit rest a number of powerful creation ancestorswho must not be disturbed.Places to stayWirnwirnmila Mary River Road House(just outside <strong>Kakadu</strong>)Motel rooms, backpacker accommodation,powered van sites <strong>and</strong> camping. Phone(08)8975 4564. The Wirnwirnmila MaryRiver Roadhouse is owned by Jawoyn, theTraditional Owners of the southern sectionof the park.Gunlom Camping Area(gravel road; dry season only)Showers, toilets <strong>and</strong> generator zone.Gunlom plunge pool is located nearby.Camping fees (adults only) are collected onsite.22Bush Camping Areas<strong>Free</strong> camping with basic toilet facilities,BBQ areas <strong>and</strong> picnic tables is availableat Maguk, Gungurul <strong>and</strong> Kambolgie.Drinking water is not available. Pleasecheck wet season access for Maguk <strong>and</strong>Kambolgie.ServicesThe Wirnwirnmila Mary River Roadhouseprovides meals / morning <strong>and</strong> afternoonteas, takeaway food, stores <strong>and</strong> fuel.Main AttractionGunlom (Goon-lom)(gravel road; check wet season access)Where: Turn east off the <strong>Kakadu</strong> Highway5 km north of the Information Bay <strong>and</strong>Mary River Ranger Station. Travel 26 km,turn left at the Gunlom Y junction <strong>and</strong>travel a further 11 km.Features: A popular camping area locatednear a clear plunge pool <strong>and</strong> waterfall.A 2 km return steep climb takes you tothe top of the waterfall <strong>and</strong> a lookoutwith great views over southern <strong>Kakadu</strong>.There is also a 2 km return walk to MurrillBillabong from the camping area.If you have more timeYurmikmik Walks(gravel road; check wet season access)Where: Turn east off the <strong>Kakadu</strong> Highwayonto the Gunlom road <strong>and</strong> travel 21 km.Features: A series of interconnectedwalking tracks which provide an excellentwet season experience. The individualwalks are: Boulder Creek Walk (2 kmreturn); Yurmikmik Lookout Walk (5km return); Motor Car Falls (7.5 kmreturn) <strong>and</strong> Kurrundie Creek Walk (11km return).Gimbat picnic area (dry season only, 4WD)Where: Travel 26 km east on the Gunlomroad, turn right at the Y junction <strong>and</strong> travela further 19 km.Features: A shady picnic area situated nearGuratba (Coronation Hill) <strong>and</strong> the SouthAlligator River.Gungurul (Goong-gu-rool) Picnic <strong>and</strong> Camping AreaWhere: Turn west off the <strong>Kakadu</strong> Highway40 km north of the Southern Entry Station.Features: Gungurul is accessible all yearby 2WD vehicles, caravans, campervans<strong>and</strong> coaches. There are picnic tables<strong>and</strong> basic toilet facilities. A 4 km returnwalk leads you to a branch of the SouthAlligator River <strong>and</strong> up a moderate climbto a lookout with views over the SouthAlligator Valley. Allow 2 to 3 hours.23Maguk (Mar-gook) Plunge Pool *(gravel road, dry season only, 4WD recommended)Where: Turn south off the <strong>Kakadu</strong>Highway 44 km north of the SouthernEntry Station or 92 km south of theBowali <strong>Visitor</strong> Centre. Travel a further12 km.Features: A 2 km return walk throughmonsoon forest <strong>and</strong> along a s<strong>and</strong>y <strong>and</strong>rocky creek leads to a small waterfall <strong>and</strong>clear plunge pool. Allow 1 to 2 hours.* Estuarine crocodiles have been known tomove into Maguk. Please read the crocodileinformation on page 25.Bukbukluk LookoutWhere: Turn west off the <strong>Kakadu</strong> Highway8 km north of the Southern Entry Stationor 124 km south of the Bowali <strong>Visitor</strong>Centre. Travel a further 600 m on anunsealed road.Features: Picnic tables <strong>and</strong> a 400 m returnwalk to a lookout with views over the oldGoodparla Station.Jarrangbarnmi (dry season only, 4WD)Bush camping beside Koolpin Creek.Access by permit only. Permits can beorganised through the Permits Officer,<strong>Kakadu</strong> <strong>National</strong> <strong>Park</strong> (08) 8938 1140.Please read the crocodileinformation on page 25.Great bower bird.