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Discover Kakadu

a land of stunning waterfalls, ancient artworks, and boundless wetlands full of wildlife, the Kakadu adventure is everchanging and tied with the very lands and custodians that preserve the park.

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Essential Information for Travellers

There is always something to see and do in Kakadu, regardless of the season.
Travelling to Kakadu

Kakadu is a scenic three hour drive from Darwin on sealed roads that are passable year-round.

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Accommodation
Waterfalls
indigenous Rock Art Sites
tours & Activities
waterholes & Wetlands

Ubirr

Yellow Water Fishing

Yellow Water Cruises

Warradjan

Jim Jim Falls

Gunlom Falls

Maguk

Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)

Nanguluwurr

Kakadu Tourism Adventure Tours

Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge)

Mamukala Wetlands

Anbangbang Billabong

Yurmikmik

Yellow Water

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

Our Favourite Places

The Six Seasons of Kakadu

recognised though thousands of years of ancestral knowledge of transitions in weather, flowering of plants and migration of wildlife. Stories of the original creation ancestors are told within the seasons, with the approach of Namarrgon and the monsoonal wet season he brings.

Kudjewk

Monsoon Season

Bangkerreng

Clear Skies Arrive

Yekke

Cooler, Ideal for Touring

Wurrkeng

Monsoon Season

Kurrung

Hot & Dry

Kunumeleng

Pre-Monsoon Season

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05 Nov 2021

Kakadu Accommodation | Kakadu National park

Kakadu National Park accommodation is as diverse as it’s landscapes and wildlife offering something for everyone from basic non-powered campsites

22 Sep 2021

Kakadu Tours | Kakadu National Park

We’ve pulled together 5 ‘Must Do’ Tours for you to #DoKakadu

23 Jun 2021

Bucket list worthy Maguk

A firm favourite place to visit by locals, Maguk is a gorgeous swimming hole of crystal clear water that is

29 May 2021

Kakadu’s Iconic Jim Jim Falls Re-Opens

Let’s face it, Kakadu is pretty hot for most of the year, so a crisp, cool swim at Jim Jim

29 May 2021

Tastes of Kakadu 2021

Tastes of Kakadu is back and better than ever with a huge range of cultural and culinary events.

05 Feb 2021

Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Re-opens

We're pleased to announce that the newly-refurbished Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre has re-opened!

What's Happening in Our Community

Timeline Photos 👧🏻 👦 Kakadu for Kids!
What’s your plans for your next family getaway?
Kakadu is a sensational experience for kids to see, smell, hear, taste and touch nature, culture and history!
From 20,000 year old rock art to more than...

Timeline Photos A visit to Marrawuddi Arts will not disappoint! This beautiful piece is by Ivan Namarnyilk and is called Wakewaken (Sugarbag Woman).
Marrawuddi Arts, in the heart of Kakadu National Park, is owned and run by the Mirarr Traditional Owners through...

Timeline Photos #Sundays are for #Sunsets 😎
Image: @kkarliesimpson [IG]

Timeline Photos 🦎 Check out this little Diporiphora reptile spotted basking atop a termite mound!
There is always something to see when you #dokakadu
Image: @laj_wildlife

📣 Have you heard?
Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls gorge and escarpment are now closed for the Tropical Summer period and are forecast to reopen around June 2022.
✈️ No need to be sad, you can still take to...

Timeline Photos Did you know...
🐊 Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are Australia's largest saltwater and freshwater predator
🐊 They're the world's largest reptile
🐊 Kakadu National Park is home to 10,000 crocs
🐊 Kinga is the Aboriginal name for crocs
image: @travelerannamin [IG]

Photos from Tourism NT's... With these flights to Darwin you have no excuse. We would love to see you in Kakadu 😉

Timeline Photos The colossal Jim Jim Falls is Kakadu’s biggest waterfall.
At 200m high it’s the highest waterfall in all of the Northern Territory.
During the tropical summer heavy rains fall across Kakadu submerging vast tracts of land and fuelling these massive...

Timeline Photos Sunlight through the smoke at Mardugal Campground 🤩
Did you know?
Aboriginal people have burned country for tens of thousands of years. The ancestors gave them a cultural obligation to look after and clean up country, a duty handed from...

Fancy being the first to taste our all new Australian Native Fusion Cuisine at the refurbished Cooinda Lodge this November, December and January?
Why not stay a night while your at it and take advantage of our Dinner, Bed &...

Timeline Photos The Black-necked Stork reflecting on what's for dinner from the Billabong today!
Quite often seen when cruising along the Yellow Water Billabong, the Black-necked Stork use their long legs and sharp beak to stab it's prey. #nature
Image: Anna Staples

Timeline Photos 👋 Hey NT Locals, looking to get out of town after lockdown?
Take advantage of the Kakadu Tourism NT Local Rates and save 25% on accommodation at Cooinda Lodge and Mercure Crocodile Hotel!
Our 4WD tours and Yellow Water Cruises...

We love reading the great experiences our guests have on the Yellow Water Cruises
“Yellow Water cruise is a must while in Kakadu. They offer different time slots and a variety of cruises the sunrise and sunset seem to be...

Psst, did you know if you can name 3 waterfalls that can be found in Kakadu National Park, you can enter our Flying High In Kakadu Giveaway! You could be in the chance to win a bucket list holiday to...

Timeline Photos The colossal Jim Jim Falls is Kakadu’s biggest waterfall. At 200m high it’s also taller than all the waterfalls at Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks in the Northern Territory.
During the tropical summer heavy rains fall across Kakadu submerging vast...

Timeline Photos There's always time for #waterfalls and #waterholes when in Kakadu 💦
With the tropical summer season starting, be ready to watch amazing storms roll in and put on a dramatic lightshow, and fill up the waterfalls and waterholes 👌
Image:...

Timeline Photos A magical Kakadu Sunset at Ubirr as captured by @denhym [IG] 👌
The perfect way to end the day.

Timeline Photos 🎣 Head to Kakadu for chance to win in the @milliondollarfishNT competition!
We've put together a special package for fisho's:
✔️ Two night stay including breakfast daily at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu
✔️ Yellow Water Fishing Tour
✔️ $150 Dining credit...

Timeline Photos And the Winner is... Kakadu National Park 👏👏
We're very excited that Kakadu National Park has won the Wotif 'Uniquely Aussie Award' for best National Park.
It's a tribute to the many great people who give every day to ensure...

Kakadu is a unique mosaic of ecosystems, including tidal flats, floodplains, lowlands and plateaux, which provide habitat for a wide range of rare or endemic plants and animals. Get a birds eye view of Kakadu with @kakaduair
Video: @laura.theexplorer__ [IG]

Timeline Photos Marrawuddi Arts and Culture is a beautiful Community Arts Centre located in the repurposed Jabiru Bakery in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.
The stunningly renovated building, which welcomes dozens of visitors daily, features a vibrant...

Timeline Photos Cruising into the weekend 🐊
Did you know that there are over 10,000 crocs in Kakadu so you're sure to meet one or two on your visit, when you #DoKakadu
Image: @happy_troopers [IG]

Kakadu’s rock art is of enormous international significance.
The park has one of the world’s greatest concentrations of rock art sites. Some paintings are up to 20,000 years old, which makes the artwork one of the longest historical records of...

Timeline Photos A birds eye view of Kakadu with Kakadu Air is the perfect way to truly appreciate just how big and diverse the Park is.
#dokakadu

Timeline Photos Feeling lucky?
Here's your chance to get Flying High In Kakadu with our spectacular Giveaway!
Valued at over $2600, this unbelievable prize for 2 people includes:
✔️ Return Scenic Flight from Darwin to Cooinda with Kakadu Air
✔️ 2 Nights...

Timeline Photos A Kakadu Sunset gets everyone's attention!
Watching the sunset in the Australian sky on a trip to Kakadu is pretty spectacular, and each night you can choose from a choice of amazing locations to watch the sun go down. From...

Timeline Photos Have you seen Destination Dessert tasty episode of Kakadu?
This jam packed episode full of flavour and adventure will have you up close and personal with the locals. You'll see what to explore and where to stay, eat and play!...

Timeline Photos MILLION DOLLAR FISH starts today!
Stay, play and fish the NT, including Kakadu, from October to March to catch 125 prize tagged Barra.
Most locals fish one or the other when it comes to the South and East Alligator Rivers,...

Have you seen the new ride at Cahills Crossing? The are loving it 😆video: _tea_time_travels [IG}

Have you seen the new ride at Cahills Crossing? The #Crocs are loving it 😆
video: @koala_tea_time_travels [IG}

Australia A sneak peak of the Channel Ten Destination Dessert Episode One 'Explore Kakadu' Fantastic to see some of the staff and our partners showcasing our bucket list destination, Kakadu National Park! A big thank you to all that participated and...