‘Australia’s most beautiful canyon’ dazzles travelers with its sparkling blue waters and natural waterfalls.
Travelers flock to Maguk Barramundi Gorge in Kakadu National Park. The Southern Territory location features a natural waterfall and plunge pool. Several unique Australian flora and fauna are endemic to the region.
Travelers flock to a sparkling rockpool in the shadow of the waterfall, reminiscent of a ‘Hidden Wonder’ movie set.
Maguk Barramundi Gorge is located in the heart of the Northern Territory’s Kakadu National Park and is one of the region’s lesser-known attractions, captivating visitors with its pristine plunge pools and cascading waterfalls.
The ‘magical’ tourist center is the only gorge in the area that flows without rain.
Recognized as one of the Top End’s most authentic nature experiences, the ghat is surrounded by striking savannah landscapes that provide the perfect backdrop for eye-catching photos.
The rainforest is home to emerald doves, spangled drongos and rainbow pittas – and visitors can traverse rocky slopes to catch views of the majestic native anbinic tree.
Tourists flock to a sparkling rockpool in the shadow of a waterfall, reminiscent of a ‘Hidden Wonder’ movie set.
Located in the heart of Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory, Maguk Barramundi Gorge is one of the region’s lesser-known attractions, captivating visitors with its pristine plunge pools and cascading waterfalls.
The gorge can be reached by taking the Maguk turn off the Kakadu Highway and driving along 14km of unsealed road, best traveled by a 4WD.
At the end of the road, travelers will find a kilometer-long walking track that winds through the bush, giving visitors a chance to see the landscape and its wildlife up close.
The trail crosses Barramundi Creek and deposits tourists in a rocky river section before reaching the main plunge pool set in a rock amphitheater.
Recognized as one of the Top End’s most authentic nature experiences, the ghat is surrounded by striking savannah landscapes that provide the perfect backdrop for eye-catching photos.
The pass can be reached by taking the Maguk turn off the Kakadu Highway and driving along 14km of unsealed road, best traveled by a 4WD.
Pictures of the breathtaking scenery have sparked reactions on social media, with many saying the ghat is at the top of their travel bucket list.
‘It’s a great place, definitely the best waterfall in Kakadu,’ said one man.
‘I think a dip in that pool will heal me spiritually,’ wrote another. ‘I hope to go there one day.’
‘Maguk is my new favorite place, it’s so beautiful,’ said a third.