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December

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The UK’s National Student’s reporter Dave Owen, needed little persuading to nominate Kakadu as Australia’s ‘must-visit’ destination.

November

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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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The latest winner in the Million Dollar Fish competition highlights the ‘gold’ swimming within Kakadu’s famed waterways.

August

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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

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Kakadu is set to host the largest gathering of bird watchers and nature lovers for the annual Kakadu Bird Week 2017.

May

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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.

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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.

April

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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”.

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After one of the wettest wet seasons for years, Kakadu is looking in perfect condition for the forthcoming peak ‘dry’ season, and Kakadu Tourism

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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.

🎄 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.

🌕 The final Dird Full Moon Feast of 2026 is here!

Saturday 26 September, immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living Indigenous culture at the stunning Cooinda Lodge in the heart of Kakadu National Park. Hosted by the local Bininj family of Cooinda, this award-winning evening is a celebration of Country, culture and seasonal flavours. 🌿

Enjoy a four-course Indigenous menu featuring local bush tucker and traditional cooking methods, created through a collaboration between Bininj-owned Kakadu Kitchen, Executive Chef Phil Foote and Kakadu Tourism. Your evening will also include native-inspired non-alcoholic beverages and the evocative sounds of the didgeridoo, bringing together food, story, music and culture beneath the full moon. 🌕✨

Don’t miss the last Dird Full Moon Feast of 2026 - an unforgettable Kakadu experience that connects you to the land and its people.

📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
📍 Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park

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🌿 Your Kakadu. Your adventure. Your way. Discover Kakadu’s hidden gems on a private 7-hour 4WD expedition from @cooindalodgekakadu

Travelling in air-conditioned comfort, your private charter gives your group the freedom to explore some of Kakadu’s most spectacular and culturally significant places, with destinations selected according to the season, conditions and site accessibility.
💦 Chase waterfalls like Gunlom Falls
🪨 Discover incredible rock formations and remote landscapes
🌿 Explore places such as Kubara Pools and other hidden gems
🚙 Travel in a private 4WD LandCruiser or 4WD bus
👥 Perfect for families, clubs, groups and small tour parties
✨ Fixed charter price for the vehicle, with a minimum of just 2 passengers

Available year-round, subject to seasonal conditions and accessibility. These exclusive adventures are in high demand, so we recommend booking well in advance.

📧 Enquiries & bookings: reservations@yellowwater.com.au

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