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Jim Jim Billabong Campground

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Jim Jim Billabong Campground is a bush campsite in Kakadu National Park's Yellow Water region, approximately 6 km from the Cooinda hub. It is a scenic fishing destination renowned for barramundi fishing. The campground offers minimal facilities (pit toilets, fire pit, boat ramp) with no drinking water, power, showers, or rubbish bins. Access requires a 4WD vehicle. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis with an on-site manager collecting fees. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on Jim Jim Billabong Campground’s official website.

ItemPrice
Adults6.00 per night
Children3.00 per night
Families15.00 per night

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Jim Jim Billabong Campground, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonCurrently closed; targeted reopening July
Current StatusCurrently closed; water levels high; targeted reopening July

Pitches & accommodation

Vehicle Access4WD recommended

Activities & family

Notable ActivityExcellent barramundi fishing location

Location & access

GPS Coordinates-12.942626, 132.554865
Nearest HubCooinda, 6 km away
Hub AmenitiesPark passes, fuel, general store, meals, restaurant, bar
RegionYellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)

Rules & policies

Not AllowedNo generators permitted; alcohol prohibited

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🏞️ Attractions

Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreAttractions9.9 km · ~24 min driveDirections ↗
Yellow Water Viewing Platform
Yellow Water Viewing PlatformAttractions11.4 km · ~29 min driveDirections ↗
Spring Peak (119 m)Summits & peaks22.7 km · ~37 min driveDirections ↗
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National ParkParks & play

Kakadu National Park is a protected area in the Northern Territory of Australia, 171 km (106 mi) southeast of Darwin. It is a World Heritage Site. Kakadu is also gazetted as a locality, covering the same area as the national park, with 313 people recorded living there in the 2016 Australian census.

26.3 km · ~37 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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Do I need to book in advance?

No, the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance booking required. The on-site manager collects fees on-site.

Are pets allowed?

Dogs are prohibited in Kakadu National Park under Commonwealth law. Only guide dogs, hearing dogs, and assistance dogs may be brought into the park and must remain on a leash no longer than three meters.

What facilities are available at Jim Jim Billabong?

The campground has pit toilets, a fire pit, and a boat ramp. There is no drinking water, power, showers, rubbish bins, or picnic tables.

What types of accommodation are allowed?

Tents and camper trailers are allowed. Caravans are not permitted. A 4WD vehicle is recommended for access.

Is alcohol permitted?

No, alcohol is not permitted at the campground.

When is Jim Jim Billabong Campground open?

Jim Jim Billabong Campground is open Currently closed; targeted reopening July.

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