Is Edith Falls worth visiting?

Is Edith Falls worth visiting?

The walk is hard but it is so worth it once you reach the water fall. The swimming spot is quite unique, with crystal clear water and stunning little fish. Such a great experience and if I could I would go back there. So great – a must do holiday experience!

Do you need a 4wd to get to Edith Falls?

Katherine, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls, Mataranaka Thermal Pools can all be accessed in your motorhome as all have sealed road access. Some smaller not well known local destinations may have 4wd access but the major destinations are Katherine, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls, Mataranaka Thermal Pools.

Can I swim in Edith Falls?

You can enjoy swimming in the paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls most of the year, although it may be closed to swimming at times between November through to April. The area is great for bushwalking with the 2.6km Leliyn Trail offering a challenging walk along a steep, rocky loop.

Do you need a permit for Edith Falls?

Overnight walkers must obtain a permit from the Edith Falls kiosk – bookings are recommended. A small fee and deposit applies to the bush campsites.

Are there crocodiles in Edith Falls?

A 2.3-metre male saltwater crocodile has been captured “just below” the Edith Falls plunge pool in Nitmiluk National Park. Park rangers were alerted to the presence of a crocodile in the area after finding that a recently-laid trap had been tripped.

Are there crocodiles in Katherine gorge?

Seeing that the Katherine Gorge supports a large population of freshwater crocodiles, and considering how much the average tourist knows about crocodiles, I doubt what they saw was a salty… There are three large male freshwater crocodiles living in the lower gorges. They are around three metres long.

Are there crocodiles in Katherine Gorge?

Can you swim in Katherine Gorge?

Katherine Gorge Swim between the sheer cliffs of the gorge itself to sandy freshwater beaches, or walk into the paperbark and pandanus-fringed plunge pool or alternatively enjoy a relaxing Cruise along the Gorge.

Are there saltwater crocs in Katherine Gorge?

But the Katherine Gorge is a “no-go” zone for saltwater crocodiles. It is not a suitable habitat to start with, and on top of that it is closely monitored at all times. There are traps located downstream from the gorge entrance, the direction where any crocodiles would be coming from.

Can u swim in Katherine Gorge?

Is it safe to stay in Katherine?

over a year ago. It’s very safe. The road is sealed and of good quality. It’s the only route in to Katherine so everyone else staying in town would be on it.

Is there crocodiles in Katherine Gorge?

Are there crocodiles in Katherine River?

Freshwater crocodiles roam the inland rivers and lagoons and are commonly found in the Katherine and Victoria rivers and the Mataranka area. This species have smaller jaws than the ‘salties’ and are less likely to be harmful to humans – though caution is always advised.

Are there crocodiles in Katherine?

Can you swim in Katherine gorge?

Is the road to Edith Falls sealed?

Yes it sealed & can take a camper there to cafe & grassed areas. There is a short trail up over & down to the actual falls itself. over a year ago.