About this tour
This full-day tour from Jabiru or Cooinda takes you to Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu's most striking waterhole, via a family-run operation led by experienced local guides. The 7–8 hour outing includes swimming at the base of the falls, freshly prepared lunch, and transport from your accommodation. Access depends on park ranger decisions and typically runs July to October. You'll need to purchase a Kakadu Park Pass separately.
Highlights
- Swim beneath Jim Jim Falls' towering plunge pool
- Family-owned tour with laid-back, knowledgeable local guides
- Freshly made lunch and snacks included daily
- Pick-up and drop-off from your resort
- Rock art tours with Indigenous guides available
- Private tour options for groups or special interests
- Seasonal opening July–October weather dependent
What to expect
You'll be collected from your resort and driven into Kakadu National Park. The journey to Jim Jim Falls involves a moderate walk through bushland, ending at a natural amphitheatre where water cascades into a deep, clear pool ideal for swimming. The guides, who run this as a father-and-daughter venture, keep the atmosphere relaxed and social rather than rigidly structured. Lunch and snacks are freshly prepared on-site. The return trip gives you time to absorb the landscape before drop-off back at your accommodation. Rock art tours with Indigenous guides can be arranged on request.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; not suitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Kakadu Park Pass ($40+) purchased separately. Access relies on park ranger conditions; typically open July–October only. Confirm opening status before booking. Resort pick-up from Jabiru or Cooinda.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.