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Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
2h 31min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Crocodiles present in all NT waterwaysSwim only at croc-monitored locations
One of Kakadu's hidden gems — a monsoon forest-fringed plunge pool with waterfall, accessed by 4WD then a 1km walk. Far fewer visitors than Jim Jim. The pool is deep and surrounded by towering rock walls covered in ferns. Croc-monitored. Dry season only.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
59Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
May-Sep
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Last updated · 3 months agoHow is the 59/100 score calculated?
Each location is scored from existing data: visitor ratings & review volume (social proof), official verification, amenities, safety warnings, access friction (permits/4WD), and how fresh the info is.
No editorial bias — pure signal from 0 reviews, 2 facilities, 2 warnings.
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin201km
Drive Time2h 31min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingSwimming
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
201km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 31min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
201km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 31min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) · ACST
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
17:59
Day length12h 07m
Golden Hour AM
05:52 – 06:20
Golden Hour PM
17:31 – 17:59
Blue Hour AM
05:30 – 05:52
Blue Hour PM
17:59 – 18:20
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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