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Famed Australian waterfall featured in Crocodile Dundee to reopen after six years Famed Australian waterfall featured in Crocodile Dundee to reopen after six years
Some of Australia‘s greatest exports come from the world of film and TV: Home & Away. Neighbours. Nothing to Declare. Steve Irwin. Kylie Minogue. Chris Hemsworth (and Luke. And Miley Cyrus’ ex-husband). We could go on. But if we had to narrow it down to just one film that left a lasting impact on the public consciousness, it would have to be Crocodile Dundee (1986).
And now lovers of the comedy classic will be able to recreate one of its most memorable scenes as Gunlom Falls, in Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory, is reopening to the public at the end of May.
Closed for six years to move a newly-built walkway away from a sacred site, Parks Australia has now been given permission by the traditional owners to re-open the falls again.
Known in the movie as ‘Echo Lake’, Mick Dundee and Sue Charlton go for a dip here together. If you can’t remember the scene, not to worry, as the 4K Ultra HD edition of Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut is set for release in the UK in the coming months, give you the chance to rewatch it before you visit.
Outside of its silver screen fame, Gunlom Falls is known for its 85-metre waterfall, sweeping views of Kakadu and its quiet sandy beach next to its lower pool. Kakadu National Park as a whole is known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site.
“There is no destination in Australia more culturally unique than Kakadu, and so it is essential that we respect the heritage and culture of Traditional Owners in the way the Park is presented to visitors,” said Kakadu Tourism Chair, Lauren Ganley.
“The reopening of Gunlom Falls is part of a wider program to upgrade infrastructure to allow visitors to better appreciate Kakadu’s natural wonders. Another major attraction – Twin Falls – will reopen next dry season after infrastructure upgrades and there are plans for significant investment throughout the Park to re-establish it as one of the world’s leading national parks.”
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