Yurmikmik Walks

Located in the South of Kakadu National Park, Yurmikmik is made up of several bushwalks which take visitors through the diverse Kakadu terrain while viewing an abundance of wildlife and flora along the way. Walks start from a 2km walk up to a nice long 11km walk. The walks are individual but may cross and join each other.

Stunning attractions of Yurmikmik walk include Boulder Creek, Motor Car Falls and Kurrundie Creek.

The Walks

(All distances are return)

• Boulder Creek Walk 2km
  This walk takes you through forest while being sheltered by walls of the gorge
• Yurmikmik Lookout Walk 5km
  The walk is rewarded with a spectacular lookout over the South Alligator Valley
• Motor Car Falls 7.5km
  Open woodland
• Kurrundie Creek Walk 11km
  Begins at Motor Car Falls, goes through the valley

Contact

• Address: 
  Kakadu National Park
  Bowali Visitor Centre
  P.O. Box 71, Jabiru 0886 N.T.
• Phone: 08 8938 1120
• Fax: 08 8938 1123
• Email: kakadunationalpark@deh.gov.au
• Website: www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu

Park Fees

• There are no longer entrance fees to be paid by the public to enter Kakadu park
• Fees for camping are payable

Clothing and Supplies

Outside
Clothing should be comfortable, light and suitably protective from the sun. This may mean long sleeved shirts. At the least a hat to provide you shade, a high UV protective sunscreen (preferably waterproof so you can have something you can trust in the water) and comfortable walking shoes for potentially longs walks and protection from the terrain.

Inside
The climate and lifestyle of the NT does result in a very casual dress but keep in mind that many venues that you would expect to have a dress code in any other city will have the same here. To be sure, check the dress code of any venues or dress appropriately before you attend.

Water
The climate of the NT requires you to remain hydrated and this means you may drink a lot more water then you ordinarily would. Carry plenty of water particularly for long drives and walks. Worn hydration packs are popular amongst visitors and a very good idea.

How to Get There

• Northern entrance:
  > 150km East of Darwin via Arnhem Highway (a sealed road)
  > This is the most common route taken
  > 2-3 hour drive
• Southern entrance:
  > To pine creek
    + From Darwin, take the Stuart Highway (230km)
    + 90km From Katherine
  > From pine creek take Kakadu highway another 60km to the entrance

When to Go

Seasons dictate the transformation of Kakadu park resulting in diverse environments and experiences.

• Dry Season
  > April to September
  > The most popular time to go
  > Weather is dry and most comfortable
  > The park is at its most accessible
  > Many wildlife popular to view are concentrated in the wetlands
• Wet Season
  > December to March
  > Off-peak, far less people then any other time of the year
  > Monsoon rains, high heat and humidity can be very uncomfortable and restrict many areas that would otherwise be accessible and popular to visitor
  

Yurmikmik Walks Photos