MARY RIVER REGION
The next region (and the last along the Kakadu
Highway) is Mary River. Most of the highlights
here are accessible by 4WD tracks. The
easiest caravan camping is at Gungurul and
Mary River Roadhouse. Maguk, with its lovely
waterfall and plunge pool, can be found via a
12km 4WD track and offers tent camping.
Perhaps the most popular spot in this region is
Gunlom Falls, and it is that very popularity
that requires some careful timing. The 35km
unsealed road to the campground can be
utterly horrible on a long weekend or during
holidays.
When exposed to heavy use, the road
deteriorates to the point that towing a van
would be foolish, and even 4WDs are in for a
thorough thrashing.
Having said that, the moderately difficult hike
up to the top of the falls is rewarded with an
‘infinity pool’ that demands a swim, and
further up are cascades racing over and
around the boulders.
So the next time someone says Kaka-don’t to
you, don’t believe them.
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