Thirty years ago, the film Crocodile Dundee catapulted Kakadu into the international spotlight. Paul Hogan played the character of Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee, a legendary bushie, who had supposedly lost a leg to a croc in an outback encounter.
We’re thrilled to share that the Top End, home to Kakadu National Park, has been ranked #14 on The New York Times’ prestigious 52 Places to Go in 2026 — the first Australian destination to appear on the list.
Welcome to the monsoon season—January to March, known to locals as Kudjewk! Explore the sites open now and the tours running throughout the wet season!
This Blak Friday, we’re inviting you to shop with purpose — and celebrate the incredible creativity of Aboriginal artists from Kakadu and beyond. And yes, you can still grab a bargain... we're offering 20% off storewide at both online galleries.
Kunumeleng is Kakadu at its most alive — storms rolling across the plains, billabongs bursting with life, and ancient rock art glowing in the soft wet-season light. It’s the perfect time to slow down and reconnect with Country.
Just a few hours from Darwin, you’ll find a world of ancient culture, wild wetlands and extraordinary wildlife at Kakadu National Park! Spot saltwater crocodiles, explore ancient rock-art sites, and visit the Aboriginal cultural centre.
Discover Kakadu’s Wonders on Your Cruise Stopover in Darwin! A short flight or scenic day tour away, Kakadu is a World Heritage–listed landscape of ancient rock art, billabongs alive with wildlife, and rich Indigenous culture.
This is your invitation to experience something special: It's the season of better value, fewer crowds and the chance to connect more deeply with your surrounds.
After a six-year legal stoush this Kakadu landmark is finally open to the public again. But in the absence of humans, something altogether wilder and more dangerous has moved in…
Sentinall Times: “You’re the boy that got the pig-nosed turtle!” guides exclaimed as they shook 17-year-old Wyatt’s hand. The bush telegraph travelling Kakadu.
Kakadu is open and thriving, with nearly every waterfall, swimming spot, and trail ready to explore — and it feels incredible to return.
Ecotourism Australia has awarded Cooinda entry into its prestigious Hall of Fame, recognising 20 years of ECO Certification. This honour celebrates a commitment to best-practice sustainability standards and excellence in responsible tourism.
If you see fire or smoke in Kakadu, don’t worry — it’s Yekke season, and traditional cultural burns are helping to heal and renew the land. Kakadu’s Traditional Owners, the Bininj/Munguy, have used fire for generations!
Daily Mail: Alex Matthews spent six days exploring Australia’s Northern Territory. He visited the city of Darwin, Kakadu National Park and stayed in luxury lodges in the outback.
Channel9: With a blend of ancient Aussie culture, laid back locals and the unique Kakadu National Park, could the Northern Territory be the perfect winter escape?
We’ve been hearing the question a lot lately: “Is Kakadu National Park open?” The answer is a loud and proud YES! Kakadu is open, alive with culture, nature, and adventure — and there’s never been a better time to visit.
The "Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut," a 4K restored version of the classic film, will be released in Australian cinemas on 8 May. This cinematic gem showcases some of the most breathtaking scenes filmed right here in Kakadu National Park
Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park’s most famous waterfall, will reopen in May, at the same time as a remastered version of Crocodile Dundee – which put Kakadu on the international tourism map – is released globally.
Dennis has called Kakadu home for over 15 years, wearing many hats along the way. These days, you'll find him out on the water at Yellow Water Billabong, guiding unforgettable cruises through this breathtaking landscape.
Feast your eyes with a canapé cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime alfresco four-course Indigenous-inspired dining experience, and engage in hands-on cultural workshops led by Traditional Owners and Bininj artists.
A new Gold Coast-to-Darwin flight will launch, offering passengers cheap fares for direct flights between the Glitter Strip and Northern Territory capital.
ABC News: "You're getting a white man ingredient putting it with an Indigenous one, and it just absolutely blows your mind. "In your mouth, it's like an explosion."
Esquire: In the vast, untamed wilderness of Australia’s top end – i.e. a Toyota’s natural habitat – we put the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado through its paces
Condé Nast Traveler: "From subtropical wetlands to vast red-rock desert, the northernmost region of the Northern Territory—or as Aussies call it, the Top End—is a wonder to witness..."
Yellow Water in Kakadu delivered again for local fisherman Jamie Poniris, who caught the 15th winner of Million Dollar Fish Season 10.
Taste of Kakadu Festival returns for 2025! Australia's favourite food and culture festival — explore on-country activities, meet local Bininj and try traditional bush tucker foraged on-country in Kakadu.
It's here! Our 2024 Kakadu-inspired gift guide, made just for you! Surprise your loved ones this year with meaningful gifts from Kakadu, and support our local Bininj community!
New Netflix show 'Territory' hits #1 on global screens! Step on set in the Territory, and wrangle your own adventure. No streaming services required. Up here in the NT the action’s all for real.
Time Out recommends our Yellow Water Cruise as part of their 50 best things to do Australia wide! "We recommend going at dawn when the air is soft and oceanic and all the animals are starting their day."
Take a journey into the wild: Intrepid travellers seeking an adventure of a lifetime in pristine national parks located only five hours away from Singapore, keep reading.
Why do people think there’s nothing to do in Kakadu during the wet season? We can’t figure it out either! The wet season is when Kakadu truly thrives, transforming into a lush, vibrant wonderland.
As the dry season draws to a close, the excitement is just beginning! While the waterfalls may have slowed to a trickle and billabong water levels are receding, Kakadu is bursting with life.
Vacations & Travel Magazine: Sleep on Country in style in Kakadu National Park’s luxury villas at Cooinda Lodge and enjoy a moonlit feast of foraged foods from its bushlands, billabongs and stone country.
The wait is over! Maguk Falls (Barramundi Gorge) is officially open to visitors in Kakadu for the dry season!
The upcoming September and October holidays present a perfect opportunity to explore the stunning Kakadu National Park.
Spend the upcoming September holidays in the natural wonderland of Kakadu and take advantage of our exclusive early bird specials!
Download your FREE Kakadu Kids Guidebook with Activities today! Kakadu is a destination for the whole family to enjoy, with ancient rock art, bush trails and great swimming holes - kids love to explore Kakadu!
Escape the winter chill and dive into Kakadu's tropical paradise! Enjoy the warm dry season as Yellow Water Billabong bursts with wildlife, offering bird watchers and photographers unparalleled opportunities.
MR & MRS Romance: Home to over 290 species of birds—that’s over a third of Australia’s species, Kakadu is a birdwatcher’s dream. But when you’re here with Luke Paterson, renowned ‘hawkeye’ of the nature tourism industry, the dial turns up to max.
Explore Travel: Australian outback showdown - which is better, Kimberley or Kakadu? Picking one won't be easy, but our experts are here to help.
Ocean Road Magazine: Tourism Kakadu will introduce a range of innovations in 2024 designed to make discovering the unique landscape even more attractive and authentic.
MR & MRS Romance: As far from the straight-up-and-down tower of a regular hotel as you can get, the Mercure Crocodile Hotel in Kakadu is as unique as its ancient, stunning surroundings. Here’s what to expect from this kitschy crocodilian crib.
Wet season or dry season? Kids or no kids? Walk or drive? Kakadu Tours or self guided? These are just some of the most frequent Kakadu questions we have answered.
NT News: A born-and-bred Territorian couldn’t believe her luck when she caught the third tagged barramundi of the 2023-24 Million Dollar Fish season. Find out where it was caught.
TRAVEL + LUXURY: Indigenous culture and cuisine combined for a true Kakadu experience. Written by Denise Cullen.
Founder of Kakadu Kitchen and Bininj man Ben Tyler recently completed a collaboration with one of Australia's largest food rescue organisations, OzHarvest to create the 'conscious beverage'.
MR & MRS ROMANCE: "Cooinda Lodge’s new luxury villa-style retreats are one of the most romantic, opulent places stay in remote Kakadu.."
Escape: One of Australia's most iconic national parks is now welcoming luxury travellers with a new level of luxury tented accommodation - Susan Bugg
Traveller: "This dreamscape of sacred art, Indigenous food and raw wilderness is only three hours from Darwin" writes Belinda Jackson
Sydney Morning Herald's Good Weekend: 52 best weekends away featuring Kakadu's Newest Yellow Water Villas by Belinda Jackson
Sunshine Coast News: "Bonza launched direct flights between Sunshine Coast and Darwin airports..." feature by Shirley Sinclair
Warradjan Cultural Centre has launched a new website which allows visitors to view and purchase locally crafted paintings, weavings, jewellery, carvings, clothing and other merchandise.
The World Awaits Podcast: Bininj man Ben Tyler talks to Belle about growing up in what's now Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory.
The Sydney Morning Herald: A guide to travelling Kakadu National Park by Kerry van der Jagt
SBS ON DEMAND: Adam and Poh explore the three big eras of Australian cuisine on their visit to the Northern Territory.
Explore Travel: "There's bush tucker aplenty and art all around on a soul-enriching journey into Kakadu", writes John Hanscombe.
“After traveling half-way around the world to see these 65,000-year-old rock art pieces I felt completely full and elated..”
SBS ON DEMAND: Ernie takes a scenic helicopter ride around Kakadu, journeys down the East Alligator River, and meets up with some locals.
The Weekend Australia Travel & Luxury: On the right track to find Kakadu’s best tucker by Graham Erbacher
Concrete Playground's feature on the "Ancient Playground" of Kakadu National Park.
The Weekend Australia Travel & Luxury: Ancient ways and modern comforts in the Top End by Denise Cullen. A feature article on Culture and Country in the Northern Territory.
Kakadu is loved by photographers for the diversity of landscapes, abundance of wildlife and the sacred rock art. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a leisurely holiday snapper, Kakadu gives you plenty of breathtaking opportunities!
Out here in Kakadu, Indigenous clans have lived and breathed sustainability since the beginning of time. With a philosophy that entwines humans with its environment - “I am you, you are me”, one cannot live without each other.
Kakadu is Australia’s largest national park—and this is saying something. The park spans some 20,000 square kilometres which, to put it into context, is about the size of the nation of Slovenia.
Are you one of the 200,000 people planning to venture through Kakadu National Park this year?
It's not a surprise you're planning an adventure to Australia's largest national park. The 20,000km² of land is home to breath-taking natural wonders and unique rock formations.
If you live in a place that gets cold and dreary during the winter season, then you owe it to yourself to look at some wonderful travel options. Why freeze at home when you can live it up in the warm Kakadu sun?
Learning and exploring the Indigenous culture in Kakadu will be like nothing you've ever experienced. There's art, national parks, and so much more. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about your upcoming trip.
Get ready to take a step back in time and explore some of Kakadu’s ancient aboriginal rock art, visit spectacular waterfalls, water holes and learn about the oldest indigenous culture in the world.
Why Kakadu should be at the top of your holiday destination this year! Discover the ancient and wild Kakadu, a slice of paradise in outback Australia.
"My family clan is Murumburr, the traditional owning clan for Cooinda (Ngurrunggurrudjba). My mixed heritage reflects our country’s history, and I am proud to embrace all aspects of myself..."
For thousands of years the lands that make Kakadu and Arnhem have been used as the hunting and gathering grounds of the Indigenous people.
Kakadu accommodation is as diverse as its landscapes and wildlife, offering something for everyone! From simple non-powered campsites through to luxury villas.
Son of Murumburr Traditional Owner and Founder of Kakadu Kitchen, Ben Tyler shares his knowledge and passion for country in the newly released children’s book ‘Walking In Gagudju Country’. Co-Authored with long-time friend and teacher, Diane Lucas.
We’ve pulled together 5 ‘Must Do’ Tours for you to #DoKakadu - Get to know which tours and activities are available at what time of year so you don’t miss a thing on your holiday to Kakadu.
Hot summer nights. Colossal waterfalls. Rich wildlife. Magical sunsets. Epic lighting shows. This is the tropical summer season in Kakadu.
Caring for Country is a way of life for Aboriginal people. It's been instilled from the beginning of time and continues to be passed down through each generation.
From towering escarpments, refreshing waterholes, vast floodplains, cruising crocodiles, busy birdlife, ancient rock art and stunning woodlands, adventure is but just a step away.
A firm favourite place to visit by locals, Maguk is a gorgeous swimming hole of crystal clear water that is fed by a waterfall. Maguk is a must see destination for any visitor to the park and easily done in half day.
If you’re looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life, we’ve made it easy for you to treat them to something special from Kakadu National Park. All you have to do is decide on which gift you’re going to share.
Let’s face it, Kakadu is pretty hot for most of the year, so a crisp, cool swim at Jim Jim Falls after a short, but strenuous, trek is a truly rewarding experience.
Tastes of Kakadu is back and better than ever with a huge range of cultural and culinary events.
We're pleased to announce that the newly-refurbished Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre has re-opened!
The Top End’s red carpet came alive on Thursday 14th January 2021 with local and internationally acclaimed actors, for the Darwin premiere of a Territory production ahead of its national release.
Dense in beauty and vast in size, Kakadu is the single largest national park in Australia. With the wet season upon us, Kakadu is in one of the most spectacular seasons and is a bucket list destination for the end of year/new year holiday.
For the first time in the competition’s history, three tagged barra have been caught in the first week of Million Dollar Fish Season 6 seeing $35,000 in cash prizes going to eager Territory fishos.
Imagine having the opportunity to marvel in ancient indigenous rock artwork whilst hiking through environments suitable for both novice and experienced hikers, the opportunity is here.
With travel restrictions and bio-security measures soon to be lifted in the Northern Territory, Dennis Miller, a local man from Kakadu wants to share a very special place with you.
Australia’s premier Indigenous food and culture festival, A Taste of Kakadu, will be staged across Kakadu National Park from 22 to 31 May 2019, serving up a menu of ancient cuisine with modern twists.
Mandy, daughter of Traditional Owner Jessie Alderson, is a passionate and inspiring member of our local community and is leading the way in tourism for future generations to maintain and develop traditional knowledge.
Accor Pacific has invited the hotel industry to join a growing number of organisations coming together in support of the ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’.
Are you suffering from wanderlust yet have the bank account of a uni student? Don’t worry, we have the perfect solution for anyone who is wanting to do a self-drive holiday without the major cost of car hire.
No matter what part of the world you live in, Christmas is a special time of year and in Jabiru the locals love to celebrate this festive period with their own unique traditions.
Special packages have been released to make visiting Kakadu even more attractive this tropical summer.
It has been revealed that the spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge will be the finish line for Channel 10’s The Amazing Race Australia.
Australia’s richest fishing competition and the Territory’s own, Million Dollar Fish will kick off Season 5 with a staggering six tagged Barramundi worth $1 million each.
Top 5 tips for bird lovers! With so many unique species in one place its prime opportunity to grab some pictures that will rival your calendar!
While most popular during the dry season (May-Oct), the locals all know that the best time to visit is the green season; also known as tropical Summer or the wet season.
Kakadu’s Mahbilil Festival will be held from Friday 30 August to Sunday 1 September celebrating the best in Indigenous music, arts, culture and bush-tucker – with everyone invited to join in the fun and excitement of the free, weekend Festival.
There is truly nowhere else quite like Kakadu to celebrate NAIDOC Week in 2019. And you’re invited to join us in a celebration of not only the first voices of this continent, but of the oldest living cultures on our planet.
Kakadu’s new outback retreats is set to open on 1 July, offering high quality accommodation that combines the rustic attraction of the ‘bush’ with modern creature comforts.
As the dry season gets into full swing in the Top End. Kakadu National Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Top End is ready to kick it off with a bang.
If you ever need an endorsement of why you should visit Kakadu, the story of intrepid UK travellers Cat and Joe should convince you.
What an amazing experience Taste of Kakadu 2019 was! Here’s a wrap up of the events we loved!
News.com.au has described it as a “big fat love letter to the NT” and we couldn’t agree more! Top End Wedding makes it’s way across some of the Territory’s most spectacular landscapes from Darwin Harbour to Nitmiluk
In Australia’s Top End, you will find the country’s largest national park: Kakadu National Park. Covering almost 20,000 square kilometers
A relatively dry ‘wet’ season has allowed Kakadu National Park to forecast an early opening of the Park’s key tourism icons in time for the Easter holiday break.
Kakadu’s longest-established tourism accommodation operator, Cooinda Lodge & Camping, is marking the 40th anniversary of Kakadu National Park by unveiling a complete refurbishment of its Lodge rooms
There are a million – in fact, up to six million – reasons to visit Kakadu over the ‘green’ season.
Nature lovers from around the world are planning to flock to Kakadu Bird Week 2022 for what is regarded as one of the “greatest natural shows on earth”, from 30 September to 7 October 2022
The Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru – or ‘The Croc’ as it is known locally – has celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Kakadu is predicting a rise in ‘happy campers’ following the announcement that Flash Camp will operate from the Cooinda Camping Ground from 16 June to 16 September 2018.
Some of Australia’s oldest native foods – think crocodile, Barramundi and ‘superfoods’ like Kakadu Plums – will be on the menu for A Taste of Kakadu – the most exciting Indigenous food festival in Australia.
The Northern Territory Travelling Film Festival is coming to Jabiru and showcase some great film talent from local film-makers.
The UK’s National Student’s reporter Dave Owen, needed little persuading to nominate Kakadu as Australia’s ‘must-visit’ destination.
Kakadu Tourism has launched a range of special cruise and accommodation offers to provide even greater incentives for visitors to enjoy Kakadu National Park during the ‘green season’.
The latest winner in the Million Dollar Fish competition highlights the ‘gold’ swimming within Kakadu’s famed waterways.
The end of August is Kurrung season in Kakadu: the days are warm, but the nights are mild, the Magpie Geese are on the move and the late afternoon breeze brings with it music, arts and the smell of bush foods cooking on the coals
Kakadu is set to host the largest gathering of bird watchers and nature lovers for the annual Kakadu Bird Week 2017.
Kakadu is expecting a flood of ‘happy campers’ this dry season as Flash Camp returns to the Cooinda camping grounds for the peak dry season.
May is a time of great abundance in Kakadu National Park, with the region bursting with fresh food and bush tucker delicacies from barramundi to magpie goose.
IT WAS nary a blip on travellers’ radars when Crocodile Dundee leapt on to cinema screens more than 30 years ago, with Paul Hogan telling the world, “this is my backyard”.
After one of the wettest wet seasons for years, Kakadu is looking in perfect condition for the forthcoming peak ‘dry’ season, and Kakadu Tourism
Home to more than one-third of Australia’s avian species, Kakadu National Park is a bird-lover’s paradise, and Kakadu Bird Week is now attracting an annual migration of twitchers to this Top End treasure.
Kakadu during the ‘wet’ or ‘Gudjewg’ season offers incredible opportunities for tourists who enjoy seeing waterfalls gushing torrents of water
It has been a great end to the year for Kadadu tourism, with the region and ‘The Croc’ hotel being recognised as the ‘best of the best’ in the Northern Territory Awards.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Crocodile Dundee earlier this year, a group of journalists retraced Mick’s footsteps and discovered the magic behind the film…
On Sept. 26, 1986, “Crocodile Dundee” hit theaters in the United States, and Paul Hogan became the face of Australia.
The first season of Flash Camp @ Kakadu has been a tremendous success with the comforts of high quality bedding, a beautiful location and the communal attraction of camping
That’s the view of intrepid explorer and blogger, Steph Parker, whose popular website Big World Small Pockets reflects her ‘modus operandi’ of seeing as much of the world as possible, but on a careful, well-planned budget.
Camping in a stylish tent, with super-comfortable beds, all prepared for your arrival is at the heart of the new Flash Camp @ Kakadu accommodation, which will launch in July for the Kakadu dry season.
April is Kakadu Discovery Month and visitors to the National Park will be able to take advantage of a wide range of immersive experiences to help connect with Kakadu, its environment, its people, its culture and its rich history.
The renowned travel editor of Australia’s Fairfax newspapers, Anthony Dennis, visited Kakadu recently and provides 20 reasons why everyone should visit this spectacular region…
One of Expedia’s most experienced video and camera professionals recently had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream to travel to Kakadu and film this magical region.
Kakadu Tourism has launched a range of special cruise and accommodation offers to provide even greater incentives for visitors to enjoy Kakadu National Park during the ‘green season’.
Kakadu is a remarkable destination throughout the year, but is often forgotten during the ‘Tropical Summer’, which basically lasts from November through to April.
‘Twitchers’ and lovers of Australia’s outback wildlife are invited to witness some of the world’s most exotic bird life during Kakadu Bird Week from 14 – 21 October, 2015.
As an Australian and a travel lover I have been lucky enough to see a lot of our beautiful country, and yet I am also guilty of grabbing my passport and heading overseas when I still have so many incredible places to visit here at home.
Kakadu’s Mahbil Festival will be held on 5 September celebrating the best in Indigenous music, arts and bushfoods – with everyone invited to join in the fun and excitement of the free, day-long Festival.
Kakadu’s modern tourism origins owe a vast amount to former Crocodile Hunter, Tom Opitz, and his ‘English Rose’ wife, Judy Opitz, who opened a store on the banks of Jim Jim Creek in 1964.
Kakadu has been on our ‘bucket list’ for many years, we thought what better way to begin summer holidays than to escape the cold weather and head to the Top End of Australia.
Its coming into that wonderful time of the season when major attractions are opening!
My wife and I visited Kakadu in January 2013, this was our third time there in the past three years.
We set off early afternoon from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda heading towards Gubara in search of the famous Leichhardt’s grasshopper that we had heard so much about!
Waking up in the Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn was a different experience this Christmas! The pillow menu made it hard for me to make it down to for breakfast!
A group of us set off at about 04:30 from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda heading to Ubirr rock in Kakadu National Park.
After recess on Wednesday out class hopped on the school bus with Andy Ralph as our driver. We listened to the Nabalek Band music on the way.
