Saturday, Aug 24, 2013 at 11:14
Hi wato35
It wont be a waste of time. Maybe not the absolute best timing but not a waste of time. Yellow waters is actually better later in the dry as the birds are attracted to this large body of water as the smaller pools all dry out.
We had a poor wet last year and it is late in the dry, so many things wont be at there best.
Your vehicle will be fine to go anywhere you are allowed to.
I would phone the rangers and ask the following specifics
Is
Gunlom falls still flowing and is the water at the top still fresh to swim in. If yes,
camp there two nights. Has
toilets and showers. (no power)
Is the water at the top of
Twin Falls still fresh enough to swim in (you can't drink it)
If yes, and you are FIT (I don't know your age etc). Do the walk to the top of the plateau (top of the falls) and wear something you can swim in, or just swim naked. You will have the whole place to yourself (I can just about guarantee it).
Last time I was there
the pool was aprox 10 times the size of and Olympic swimming
pool! If doing this walk, take plenty of water, your lunch and leave just BEFORE sunrise.
It is a HARD 1.5 hours each way. BUT
WELL WORTH IT.
You would leave from the same
campsite as you would to see Jim Jim, and no, you can't do both on the same day.
There is a boat cruise up to
twin falls, not my thing so cant really advise. Used to be able to swim it when I was a
young fella, to many croc's now.
Well my fingers are worn out, if you won't more info give me a call.
Cheers
Lyndon
0487 901940
Jim Jim will be dry but you can
camp a short drive and still go in and have a look.
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