Awoke to another perfect morning in the Kakadu National Park. Our destination is the Ganamarr campsite which is located very close to the two most well known falls within the park. After an hour’s drive down a corrugated road we arrived at the campsite. As usual we ginned around setting up a spot to camp. There were already quite a few here but we managed ok. We spotted the Ranger as we entered the campground and he was tending to the sprinklers to keep the grounds looking good. The facilities here were unbelievable: flushing toilets and hot showers. Something we did not quite expect.

We headed off to the 4 wheel drive track with the Twin Falls as our destination. An easy drive with a deep water crossing of about 0.6 meter. At the car park it was a short walk to the boat ramp. Here we met a couple of Rangers who would ferry us back and forth through the gorge. The $12.50 per head tour in the gorge was spectacular. You can understand why the indigenous people love this spot. It is also a sacred site where the boys do their initiation to become men. There was also no swimming allowed here for the same reason. The waters were crystal clear and many fish to be seen in the depths.

We arrived at the other end and we started our short walk so we could view the Twin Falls. The track started easy, navigating through the gorge along the sandy track, then it became a rock hopping exercise to the end.

The Twin Falls were not in their full glory as it was the dry season but they were still very impressive. It would be good to see in the wet as you see in all the brochures. A few more happy snaps and we returned to the boat ramp for pickup. On the way back, on the boat we stopped at a spot where our Ranger pointed out some indigenous art. The painting was apparently the rainbow serpent but it looked somewhat like a turtle to some.

Jenny in all her excitement about taking a photo of the Rainbow Serpent above on the rock ledge accidently knocked her glasses from her head and sploosh, they were in the water. We could see them disappear into the depths followed by some inquisitive fish. She was very upset as the glasses were her prescription sunnies. The Ranger grabber her details and said if they were able to retrieve them then he would organise for them to be returned by post.

Now back at the car park we were off to the Jim Jim Falls. Another short and easy drive. This walk was a 2 hour return. The path started off easy but as usual it finished of rock and bolder hopping. At the pools Colin and Wendy had a dip while Jenny and Joe were happy enough just to dangle their feet in. The little fish were very inquisitive and were happy to swim around your feet. Joe was quite intrigued by this and kept him amused for a while.

We headed back, and the afternoon heat was taking its toll. Finally back at the car we decided to have a couple of tin tins at Jim Jim. Arhhh that’s better.

Back at camp we caught up with the ranger and his wife and also paid our $10 per person camp fees.