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November

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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…

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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.

October

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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’.

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Kakadu is a remarkable destination throughout the year, but is often forgotten during the ‘Tropical Summer’, which basically lasts from November through to April.

August

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‘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.

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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.

July

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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.

June

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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.

Have a Kakadu School Holiday!
Waterfalls, wildlife, ancient rock art and croc-spotting cruises - this is where the whole family makes memories.

Plus from 21 September – 3 October, @cooindalodgekakadu is the place to be with a host of school holiday fun.

Here’s what’s on:
🍕 Kids Pizza-Making  🧺 Weaving & Clapstick Painting 🔥 Damper & Fire-Cooked Fish
🎬 Movie Nights 🍦 Free Icy Poles

📍 Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park
🔗 Book now: kakadutourism.com/specials/september-school-holidays

We love seeing what visitors to Kakadu enjoy the most. Here's what's on the list from @kate_duffy >>
🧡 Walk to the Nawurlandja Lookout to watch the escarpment light up pre sunset
🧡 Sunrise cruise along the Yellow Water Billabong
🧡 Visit Cahills Crossing to check out the famous causeway lined with saltwater crocodiles
🧡 Free ranger guided tour of Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site
🧡 Swimming at Gunlom Falls (finally opened for the 2026 season!)
🧡 Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the east Alligator River
🧡 Indigenous food tour with Animal Tracks
🧡 Explore the rock art & hang around for sunset at Ubirr

What's on your list?

🎄 Make it a Kakadu Christmas 🌿

This Christmas, gather around the table at Mimi’s Restaurant at Cooinda Lodge for a festive feast inspired by the flavours and stories of Kakadu. Expect all the Christmas favourites, with a distinctly Australian twist.

🦐 Ocean-fresh seafood, including oysters, prawns and Moreton Bay bugs
🍖 Slow-roasted meats and shared platters, including wattleseed-rubbed beef sirloin, native apple-glazed ham and turkey with rosella glaze
🌿 Native-inspired sides featuring wattleseed, native rosemary and river mint
🥭 Tropical pavlova, native lime panna cotta and native red apple & rhubarb crumble
🧀 Australian cheeses, festive treats and plenty more to share

All enjoyed in the heart of Kakadu during Kunumeleng — the season of change and renewal.

Christmas lunch, Kakadu style.
Friday 25 December 2026 | 12pm–2pm
📍 Mimi’s Restaurant, Cooinda Lodge

Make this Christmas one to remember... on Country, surrounded by Kakadu. 💛

What does one have to do around here to get noticed? 👀🐊🦅

A croc? Check. Actually dozens!
A bird? Check. Actually hundreds!
An incredible wetland backdrop? Obviously.

Meanwhile, the wildlife of Yellow Water Billabong is just casually going about its day, completely unfazed by all the attention. Honestly, we’re not sure who’s the star of the show either. 🤷‍♀️

Who gets your vote? 👇

📍 Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park
Incredible images captured by @philhammondphotography

Three swimming holes. One very difficult decision. 💦

If you could cool off in one of these Kakadu swimming spots, which would you choose?
💧 Maguk - a beautiful plunge pool tucked beneath towering cliffs, reached by a scenic walk through monsoon forest.
💦 Motorcar Falls - a secluded waterfall and swimming hole surrounded by Kakadu’s rugged landscape. The perfect reward after the walk in.
🌿 Gunlom - famous for its spectacular natural infinity pools, perched high above the landscape with views across Kakadu.

Three very different swimming experiences. One unforgettable national park.

So… Maguk, Motorcar or Gunlom? 👇

📍 Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
Images thanks to Tourism & Events NT, Daniel Tran, Safari Global.