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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.

🎆 Double the reason to celebrate Territory Day! 🌿

Today isn't just Territory Day… it's also the reopening of one of Kakadu's most iconic destinations – Gunlom Falls!

Whether you're celebrating Territory Day with family or planning your next Dry Season adventure, there's never been a better time to explore the Top End. Pack the 4WD, grab your swimmers and add Gunlom to your Territory bucket list! 💦

Happy Territory Day! ❤️💛🖤

#gunlomfalls #ntaustralia @ntaustralia #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu

Full moon rising over the UNESCO dual-listed heritage Kakadu National Park. If you're in Kakadu tonight, you can capture an epic shot most people can only dream about. 🌕

Capture it. Post it. Tag @kakadutourism - we want to see your view.

#FullMoon #KakaduNationalPark #NTAustralia #dokakadu #milkywaychasers

Jim Jim Road is closed for upgrades in 2026 but trust us, Kakadu's list of must-sees didn't get any shorter.
Ancient rock art. Vast wetlands. Wildlife in full dry season form. A living culture 65,000 years in the making.
Hear from David on what's waiting for you this year.

Video thanks to Head Tour Guide of Venture North Safaris, David McMahon.
@davidmcmahonaustralia | @venturenorthsafaris

#dokakadu #kakadunationalpark #ntaustralia #australianwildlife #indigenousculture

The dry season brings clear skies, calm waterways, and wildlife that has to be seen to be believed. And if you'd rather leave the driving, the planning, and the navigation to someone who knows this country deeply, Deb at @ntdriverguide is your person.
Deb runs private, escorted 4WD tours into Kakadu tailored entirely around you - your pace, your interests, your group.

Deb's an accredited Aboriginal cultural guide with over 15 years of experience in the Top End, and her guests tend to leave saying they saw and understood a side of Kakadu they never would have found alone.
Day tours, multi-day experiences, accessible options - it's all on the table.
Visit ntdriverguide.com.au or drop them a message to start planning.

#ntdriverguide #privatetour #dokakadu #kakadunationalpark

Join us as we celebrate the rich culture, stories and traditions of Australia’s First Nations peoples during NAIDOC Week in Kakadu National Park.

Experience a day of family-friendly activities, cultural demonstrations, art, weaving, bush tucker experiences, live entertainment and more, all set against the incredible backdrop of Kakadu Country. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with Bininj culture, learn from Traditional Owners and celebrate the world’s oldest living culture.

Best of all - the Kakadu Tourism NAIDOC Week activities on Sunday 5 July are FREE to attend.
📅 Sunday 5 July
📍 Kakadu National Park
💰 FREE activities for all ages | Open to everyone

Find out what’s on and plan your day here: https://kakadutourism.com/specials/naidoc-week

#NAIDOC2026 #NAIDOCWeek #dokakadu #cooindalodge #kakadunationalpark
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Images thanks to Tourism NT