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At the heart of the Kakadu experience is the authentic, fully-Indigenous owned operations provided by Kakadu Tourism.

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Kakadu’s Indigenous people bring 65,000 years of ancestral knowledge to make a visit to this remarkable world-heritage region truly memorable.

Experience some of Australia’s most dramatic landscapes and wildlife, awe-inspiring waterfalls and rock pools, and centuries-old rock art and culture.

Kakadu Tourism offers inspirational tours all year round, including the renowned Yellow Water Cruises, as well as quality accommodation ranging from

full-service hotels to distinctive glamping and campground and caravan parks.

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20 Dec 2021

Kakadu Tourism Adventure Tours Spirit of Kakadu tour

Get ready to take a step back in time and explore some of Kakadu’s ancient aboriginal rock art, visit ...

20 Dec 2021

Local Foods Of Kakadu

For thousands of years the lands that make Kakadu and Arnhem have been used as the hunting and gathering grounds ...

20 Dec 2021

Top Ten Things To Do In Kakadu in 2022

Why Kakadu should be at the top of your dream list in 2022! Read the 10 reasons why we think you'll have ...

20 Dec 2021

Growing up in Kakadu - by Carla Rawlinson

My name is Carla. I am 22 years old, my skin name is al-godjok and I am from one of the ...

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 ...

22 Sep 2021

From Kakadu Kitchen to Children's Classrooms

Descending from Cooinda Traditional owners and Kakadu Kitchen’s Founder, Ben Tyler shares his knowledge and passion for country in ...

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Timeline photos The Saltwater Crocodile that you'll find in Kakadu National Park is the largest reptile in the world, and has remained one of the deadliest predators for more than 100 million years.
One of the best places to see a Kakadu...

👋 Hey NT Locals
Experience THE TASTE OF KAKADU FESTIVAL this weekend!
We still have limited rooms left at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu.
Book your weekend getaway now:
https://bit.ly/3yMKEqP

Timeline photos 😋 Taste of Kakadu starts this weekend and will run until 29 May 2022.
You can still grab tickets to the Kakadu Ground Oven Cooking Classes where you will learn about the Indigenous foods of Kakadu and the age old...

Timeline photos You'll be in awe of the stunning waterlilies that grow around the edges of Kakadu’s freshwater billabongs. Also known as the lotus flower, this pretty aquatic herb lives in water that is several metres deep.
The waterlily has one large...

Did you know:
🐊 Crocs live 35 - 75 years
🐊 They can grow up 7m in length
🐊 They’re dark green when adult and ellow with black stripes when young
🐊 There’s over 10,000 Crocs living in Kakadu
🐊...

🥇 Voted the number one birdwatching destination in Australia by Australian Geographic, Kakadu National Park is home to more than 280 different types of birds – around a third of all bird species in Australia.
Each year the Park hosts...

Timeline photos Ubirr hosts some of the world’s most outstanding rock art and is one of the reasons for Kakadu’s dual World Heritage status.
The paintings document ancient human interaction with the environment. A few galleries have an extra element of intrigue...

Timeline photos We're jumping for joy to celebrate all the mums out there who give so much every day to their loved ones. Happy Mothers Day Mumma's!
image: @irvinbubar [IG]

😋 Taste of Kakadu | 20 - 29 May
Set within the World Heritage -listed Kakadu National Park, this is an indigenous food experience unlike anything else on Earth 🌏
Indigenous chef Ben Tyler is joining us once again to...

Timeline photos Bird Week is on again this year 30 September – 7 October 2022
Kakadu National Park is a bird lover’s paradise – home to more than a third of Australia’s bird species, Kakadu is the perfect place to discover and...

Timeline photos Try your hand at weaving when you visit Kakadu!
Most weekends, you can join in a free weaving class at Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you'll be invited to sit with the ladies under the shade of the trees and...

Kakadu National Park is the unforgettable Australian experience. Go beyond the simple tourism experience and explore one of the world’s greatest nature reserves and World Heritage Area listed for its cultural and natural heritage.
The name Kakadu is derived from...

Timeline photos Kakadu is a place of enormous biological diversity. Within the vast landscapes, there are six main landforms— Savannah woodlands, southern hills and ridges, stone country, tidal flats and coast, the wetlands and the outliers. Within each landform live a range...

Timeline photos We're pretty sure that you'll agree - no matter which way you look at it, Kakadu is special! From the ancient lands to the 65,000 year old Indigenous culture, you will feel the spirit of Kakadu.
Come and see us...

Timeline photos As @earthabulous so appropriately said of this image during her visit to Kakadu NP - 🌿nature always finds a way 🌿
#mothernature

Territorian and Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Ben Tyler is inspiring his mob and other First Nations businesses to reclaim the native food industry in Australia with his business endeavour, Kakadu Kitchen.
Read about here:
https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/bush-tucker-and-big-dreams-for-bininj-entrepreneurial-cdu-student/

To quote [IG] when she took this amazing footage: Just. Wow. 🚁💦No-one does quite like Mot....

To quote @ashk01 [IG] when she took this amazing footage: Just. Wow. 🚁💦
No-one does quite like Mother Nature!
#dokakadu

Our Great National Parks... Learn more about National Parks around the world, including Kakadu National Park, in the new docuseries from Netflix 'Our Great National Parkers'. Narrated by former president Barack Obama the 5 part docuseries starts this week - 13 April!
https://youtu.be/KcI_xfryMD0

Photos from Kakadu Tourism.... Still looking to confirm your Easter plans? Why not a getaway to Kakadu!
We still have camping sites available with plenty of space. Cooinda Campground and Caravan Park is the perfect place to base yourself for a Kakadu Adventure.
Whether...

Timeline photos 😎 High above the Nadab Floodplain, Ubirr rock lookout is an amazing spot to watch the sun disappear and truly appreciate the natural beauty and reflect on the history of this spiritual land.
image: @claudiargemi [IG]
@ALLaccorAU
#dokakadu #ntaustralia

Timeline photos Tune in this week to Netflix and see Kakadu National Park as part of the new docuseries, Our Great National Parks, narrated by former President Barack Obama. This stunning docuseries shines the spotlight on some of the planet's most spectacular...

Timeline photos Helloooo down there!
Nayuhyungki, the creation ancestors, travelled across this area of Jim Jim Falls (pictured) and Twin Falls. Many have left their spiritual essence here, as a reminder of their actions.
Almudj, the Rainbow Serpent, travelled along these waterways...

Indulge your sense of adventure in the Jim Jim region, home to towering stone escarpments and mighty waterfalls.
This is a special place to connect with an ancient land and its Indigenous culture. Take your time to experience the peace...

Timeline photos Weekends are better at Kakadu!
image: @ninefivers [IG]
#adventureherethisyear #ntadventure #dokakadu

🐊 Captured by [IG] the king of the billabong patrolling his territory as the sun sets and hi....

🐊 Captured by @huntingforparadise [IG] the king of the billabong patrolling his territory as the sun sets and his day begins...

Timeline photos Kakadu for kids!
From the wildlife to the waterfalls, Kids love Kakadu. The opportunity to meet the locals, learn about indigenous culture and see first hand the magnificence of this enormous dual-listed UNESCO World Heritage listed National Park is an...

Timeline photos 🍽️ Taste of Kakadu Festival to showcase ancient produce with a modern twist is on 20 - 29 May!
✨ As part of this famed showcase, this year a new experience has been added where a lucky few will be...

Timeline photos Join some of the traditional owners of country at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre as they teach you the art of weaving, a very important social and cultural activity for women in aboriginal culture.
Join the sharing of experience and...

Meet the Blue-faced Honeyeater! One of the 280+ different types of birds that you'll find living in Kakadu National Park. The Park is home to around a third of all bird species in Australia making it a bird watchers paradise...

Timeline photos Sometimes you just have to stop, breathe and take it all in.
The only sounds you'll hear on the Yellow Water Billabong are those of the birds and the occasional quick move of a big croc 🐊
image: @elleschembri

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Kakadu Tourism Adventure Tours Spirit of Kakadu tour

Local Foods Of Kakadu

Top Ten Things To Do In Kakadu in 2022

Growing up in Kakadu - by Carla Rawlinson

Kakadu Accommodation | Kakadu National park

From Kakadu Kitchen to Children's Classrooms

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