Culture

Our People 

Bininj/Mungguy People have lived among Kakadu lands for over 65,000 years.

In the northern end of the park, the Indigenous community is referred to as Bininj, while in the south, they are known as Mungguy. Whether residing in Kakadu's towns or the park's more secluded areas, all members share a profound spiritual bond with their land, as this connection has been enduring and intrinsic throughout history.

Actively spoken languages in Kakadu include Kundjeihmi (also known as Mayali), Kunwinjku, and Jawoyn.

Our Land Care

Joint management between Traditional Owners and Parks Australia

Caring for Country extends beyond the physical land to encompass interconnected elements like plants, animals, winds, waters, spirits, skies, feelings, stories, and humans. In Indigenous perspective, everything is intricately linked across deep time—a connection symbolised by the string known as Country. We see this in practice today as Kakadu Parks uniforms use traditional land management techniques such as patchwork burnings to ensure country is being looked after.