Gunlom Falls, Australia

Gunlom Plunge Pool, located on Waterfall Creek in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, is a magical combination of seasonal waterfall and serene plunge pool, with picnic areas shaded by tall gums.
From the top of Gunlom you will be rewarded with sweeping vistas of three habitats of the southern hills and ridges of the park - stone country, woodland and riparian (riverine) areas.



At the top take a relaxing and well-deserved dip in the crystal clear pools. If something more sedate is more your style, take the flat easy walk to Murrill Billabong for some great birdwatching, or follow the short walking track to the main pool below the seasonal waterfall. Bring your lunch and enjoy the grassed, shady picnic area. If you're staying over at the popular camping area (not far from the pool and waterfall), you'll appreciate the facilities such as the solar-powered hot showers.
Australian Traveller voted the Gunlom Top Pools within Australia's Top 100 best views and Hooroo has also recently voted Gunlom as a finalist in Australia's 'Secret Spots'.
An entry fee of AUD25.00 per person over the age of 16 years is required to enter Kakadu National Park.
 

 

The pools at the top of Gunlom Falls (also known as Waterfall Creek Falls) are one of nature’s only natural infinity pools.  Located in the southern entrance to Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory (Australia). Gunlom Falls can be reached via a 4X4 vehicle due to the beaten track (which sometimes hosts floods and thus it is closed throughout the wet season) The trak Opens in early May and closes again somewhere around October. Swimming is allowed at the base of the falls and there is a rugged hike to the top where the natural infinity pools are at.
Tips:
1. Temperatures can get as high as 40 (Celsius) so be sure to carry lots of water when going on the hike.
2. Be Crocwise! Saltwater crocodiles are dangerous and can live in any river, watch the signs along the way and remember that The Northern Territory is Croc-land.