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Twin Falls (Northern Territory)

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Type
  
Cascade

Number of drops
  
1

Elevation
  
158 m

Watercourse
  
Alligator Rivers

Twin Falls (Northern Territory)

Location
  
Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

Total height
  
44–51 metres (144–167 ft)

Address
  
Kakadu National Park, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia

Similar
  
Jim Jim Falls, Ubirr, Nourlangie Rock, Waterfall Creek Falls, Alligator Rivers

The Twin Falls (Aboriginal: Gungkurdul) is a cascade waterfall on the South Alligator River that descends over the Arnhem Land escarpment within the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Twin Falls area is registered on the Australian National Heritage List.

Location and features

The waterfall descends from an elevation of 158 metres (518 ft) above sea level via a series of tiers that range in height between 44–51 metres (144–167 ft). The falls are located near the eastern boundary of the national park and 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Jabiru. The falls are accessible by four wheel drive trail, 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the Kakadu Highway and near to Jim Jim Falls.

The waterfall features within the leading one hundred images selected in 2012 by Australian Traveller magazine to promote Australia as a tourism destination.

Facilities adjacent to the waterfall include a carpark, picnic area, public toilets, and a shaded area.

References

Twin Falls (Northern Territory) Wikipedia