Jim Jim and the Rainforest Gorge Gallery


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The last part of the drive to Jim Jim Falls is along a rough 4 wheel drive track. Our walks begin or end by following the marked trail to or from the top of Jim Jim Falls.

One of our vehicles on the Jim Jim Road On the track to the top of Jim Jim

Prior to the climb we may stop for a swim in Jim Jim Creek. If you come late in the year, there may be little or no visible flow as shown below left. Come early and you should see a good flow as below centre.

Swim below Jim Jim, October Jim Jim Falls, early dry season At art site above Jim Jim
Once at the top of Jim Jim Falls, we enjoy views out over the plains below before moving upstream where we visit Aboriginal art sites and swim in permanent pools.
View from top of Jim Jim Falls, October Jim Jim Creek swim stop, October
One of the lovliest spots on Jim Jim Creek is the Monoliths.
Midday at the Monoliths Sunset at the Monoliths
Numerous Aboriginal art sites show how important this area was and is to the traditional owners.
Another midday view of the monoliths Rock outcrop of the kind where you may find Aboriginal paintings
Kangaroo painting Female figure
Goanna painting Fish painting
From Jim Jim Creek, we walk through open woodland to the top of the rainforest gorge. You can just make out the line of the gorge in the righthand photo below.
Walking through the open woodland Looking over the rainforest gorge from near the top
We camp near a beautiful waterfall and pool near the top of the gorge. These photos were taken in October when Jim Jim Falls had stopped flowing. No shortage of water here.
Rainforest top waterfall Campsite
Rainforest top waterfall Swim below campsite
Moving down the rainforest gorge can be a challenge because of the almost constant rock hopping. Fortunately, most of the gorge is in thick shade all day.
Side creek, rainforest gorge Rock hopping down the rainforest gorge Rock hoppiing down the rainforst gorge
Although the walking is rugged, we can always stop for a refreshing swim.
Swim stop Still more rock hopping
If we do the walk in a clockwise direction, our final camp site will be at the bottom of the rainforest gorge. From there we walk across relatively flat ground back to where we began.
Final camp site Walking back to Jim Jim
The photos above should give you a good idea of what you can expect on one of our Jim Jim and Rainforest walks, but nothing can compare with the actual experience.

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