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All visitors to the park must purchase a park pass. Territory residents and infants can travel free of charge. Park passess can be purchased at cooinda lodge reception or bowali visitor centre. For more information please check out the kakadu national park website www.parksaustralia.gov.au.
It is always advisable to call into the national parks centre at bowali near jabiru for the latest updates. Road conditions and accessibility is updated regularly on the website parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/access/
It is not essential, but a sturdy 4wd with high wheel clearance will be an advantage in accessing many of kakadu’s most famous attractions, such as twin falls, jim jim falls and maguk, but other attractions – including nourlangie rock, yellow water billabong and ubirr are accessible by standard cars.
The mercure kakadu crocodile hotel in jabiru offer’s the region’s highest levels of accommodation, as well as easy accessibility to attractions such as ubirr. Tours of kakadu will usually pick up from the crocodile hotel as well. Cooinda has more accommodation options and is located right next to yellow water billabong, home to yellow water cruises. It is also the base for the spirit of kakadu 4wd adventure tours. For stays of three days or more, a combination of the two can be the best option. See itineraries.
At Cooinda Lodge our family rooms sleep a maximum of 4; 2 adults and 2 children. Alternatively, the Mercure Kakadu crocodile hotel has interconnecting rooms available.
There’s something truly special about Kakadu, a place where nature, culture, and wildlife come together in the most powerful way. From ancient landscapes to rich cultural history, the wildlife will truly steal the show. Watch saltwater crocs glide through the wetlands, birds of prey circling above, and hear the sounds of nature all around, every moment feels unforgettable.
Kakadu National Park is also a bird lover’s paradise – home to more than a third of Australia’s bird species. It is the perfect place to discover and learn all about the unique species of birds living in this magical part of the world, which is dual World Heritage-listed for both its natural and cultural values. Join us for Bird Week 24 - 28 September, 2025 where visitors and viewers are treated to specialist lectures, cultural events and some of Australia's best birdwatching.
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Beautiful video by @adventureart_photography [IG]
Seeing Kakadu from the air is a whole new perspective — vast wetlands, ancient escarpments, and endless beauty that you just can’t grasp from the ground. A scenic flight with @kakaduair reveals the scale, the stories, and the soul of this incredible land.
Book your incredible experience today! 👇
https://kakadutourism.com/see-and-do/tours
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Videos by @stellabpiva [IG]
Nawurlandja Lookout in Kakadu National Park offers breathtaking views over Anbangbang Billabong to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). A short, rewarding hike leads to one of the best sunset spots in the Top End. 🌄
Absolutely worth the climb!
#nawurlandjalookout #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu #topendnt #lookout #ntaustralia #australia
Stunning video by @cyaround.australia.tours [IG]
There’s nothing like a Kakadu sunset. 🌅 Watching the sky burn orange over the floodplains, with birds calling and the land glowing in golden light - it's pure magic.
#sunset #kakadunationalpark #seekakadu #kakadusunset #nature #northernterritory
Video by @molly_dixon_ [IG]
The hike to Motor Car Falls in Kakadu is 100% worth it!
Tucked away in the southern part of the park, this spot is one of Kakadu’s hidden gems. The walk in takes you through lush monsoon forest, and the plunge pool at the end is perfect for a swim. Peaceful, scenic, and pure magic.
#motorcarfalls #waterfall #kakadunationalpark #hiddengem #dokakadu
Stunning video @themathewsadventure [IG]