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Twin Falls Plateau Walk
This is a steep and challenging 6-kilometre return walking trail to the plateau above Twin Falls. The highlights make the challenge worth it - stunning views across the Park and swimming in the pools along the creek. Visitors can reach the top of the Falls for a swim without a permit, however to continue along the last part of the walk a permit from Bowali Visitor Centre is required. Allow three to four hours.
Yurmikmik Walks
This series of interconnected walking tracks in the southern part of the Park take walkers to waterfalls and swimming holes. Many walks are open all year round including the Boulder Creek Walk, Yurmikmik Lookout Walks and Motor Car Falls.
Mirrai Lookout Walk
This moderately difficult 3.6km return walk departs from the Mirrai carpark, 30kms south of the Bowali Visitor Centre. The walk goes to the Mount Cahill lookout and after a steep climb you'll be rewarded with unparalleled views of the Kakadu escarpment. Allow 1.5 hours.
Barrk Sandstone Walk
This challenging, 12-kilometre walk branches off the Nourlangie Rock lookout track, past the Main Gallery of Aboriginal rock art. It takes in the beautiful sandstone country of Nourlangie Rock and past the Nanguluwur Art Gallery. Walkers should allow six to eight hours.
Sandstone and River Bushwalk
This walk is in the Ubirr area and starts at the Bardedjildji walk. The whole walk is 6.5 kilometres and features fantastic views of Cat Fish Creek, the East Alligator River and Kakadu's floodplains, billabongs and sandstone rock formations. Allow four hours.
One of the best ways to enjoy the natural highs of World-Heritage listed Kakadu National Park is by bushwalking through its diverse and beautiful landscapes.
Established trails throughout the Park take in some of its most impressive scenery including vistas, waterfalls, plunge pools, Aboriginal art sites, wetlands and other environments. Walking also puts you up close to the Park's plethora of wildlife.
A walk in Kakadu can range from a half-hour amble to a scenic lookout, to an overnight hike. Most trails are well signposted with interpretative maps erected at the beginning of each walk stating clearly how far (kilometres) the path is, how long (hours/minutes) it takes and whether the walk is easy/moderate or difficult. Most of the walking is relatively easy but some require rock hopping along creeks or mildly strenuous climbing.
Access to most tracks is best from May to October when the tropical rains have eased. Not only is terrain passable but any sort of physical exertion is more pleasant in this season of cool, dry weather. The monsoon rains fall in Kakadu between November and April each year, filling the wetlands and causing the Park's flora to grow rapidly. There is a small number of walking trails available to bushwalkers who want to experience the Park in its most vibrant state.
Extended (overnight or several night) walks are available but require permits and local knowledge so joining a bushwalking tour group is advisable. For further information call the Kakadu permits office.
