The Twin Falls (
Kundjeyhmi: ''Gungkurdul'') is a
cascade waterfall on the
South Alligator River
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that descends over the
Arnhem Land
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escarpment within the
UNESCO
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World Heritagelisted Kakadu National Park in the
Northern Territory
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of
Australia
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. In 1980, The Twin Falls area was listed on the now-defunct
Register of the National Estate
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.
Location and features
The waterfall descends from an elevation of
above sea level
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The comb ...
via a series of tiers that range in height between . The falls are located near the eastern boundary of the national park and south of . The falls are accessible by four wheel drive trail, from the
Kakadu Highway and near to
Jim Jim Falls
The Jim Jim Falls ( Aboriginal: ''Barrkmalam'') is a plunge waterfall on the Jim Jim Creek that descends over the Arnhem Land escarpment within the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Jim ...
.
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.
See also
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List of waterfalls of the Northern Territory
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Protected areas of the Northern Territory
References
External links
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Waterfalls of the Northern Territory
Kakadu National Park
Arnhem Land
Cascade waterfalls
Northern Territory places listed on the defunct Register of the National Estate
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