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A fantastic three day ‘Tropical Summer’ itinerary
Kakadu is a remarkable destination throughout the year, but is often forgotten during the ‘Tropical Summer’, which basically lasts from November through to April.
Tours and Accommodation with the Traditional Owners of the land – by Annabel Woods
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 Bird Week is a great time to see Kakadu at its wondrous best – 14-21 October
‘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.
Mahbilil Festival
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.
How the Crocodile Hunter & his ‘English Rose’ pioneered Kakadu tourism
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.
Our Kakadu Experience…
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.
Beautiful Gunlom… A must see!
After living in Darwin for numerous years, my partner and I finally made it out to Kakadu for a long weekend! Gunlom has been on my list of places to visit since moving to Darwin and seeing the movie Crocodile Dundee many years ago!
Magical Maguk
Its coming into that wonderful time of the season when major attractions are opening!
A different side to Kakadu…
My wife and I visited Kakadu in January 2013, this was our third time there in the past three years.
Leichardt’s Grasshopper
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!
Christmas in Kakadu
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!
Solar Eclipse from Kakadu National Park
A group of us set off at about 04:30 from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda heading to Ubirr rock in Kakadu National Park.