About Gunlom Falls
Gunlom Falls is a waterfall and plunge pool in southern Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, Australia, within the West Arnhem region. Fed by Waterfall Creek, it cascades over the Arnhem Land escarpment into a plunge pool below, with natural infinity pools on the escarpment top. Known for swimming, scenic views and its appearance in the film Crocodile Dundee, it is accessible via a gravel road from the Kakadu Highway during the dry season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large waterfall dropping from the Arnhem Land escarpment into a deep plunge pool suitable for swimming when open, surrounded by savanna woodland and rocky escarpment. A steep walking track leads to natural infinity pools on top of the falls with panoramic views over southern Kakadu. The site includes a campground, picnic area and lookouts, with opportunities for swimming, photography, short hikes and nature viewing in a remote natural setting.
Key highlights
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Large plunge pool at base of waterfall for swimming when conditions permit
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Natural infinity pools on top of escarpment with panoramic views
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Scenic waterfall cascading over Arnhem Land escarpment
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Short but steep escarpment walk to upper pools and lookout
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Surrounding savanna woodland and escarpment landscape of southern Kakadu