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Immerse yourself in the flavours, stories, and traditions of Kakadu at the Taste of Kakadu Festival! From May 23–25, 2025, embark on a journey of culture and cuisine. Feast your eyes with a canapé cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime alfresco four-course Indigenous-inspired dining experience, and engage in hands-on cultural workshops led by Traditional Owners and Bininj artists. Spots are limited—secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary celebration!

Taste of Kakadu Events:

Yellow Water Canapé Cruise 

Tickets: $149.00

Cruise Kakadu's most famous wetland at dusk and see the billabong hum with wildlife, whilst tasting locally inspired canapés infused with unique Indigenous flavours.

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4-Course Dinner & Bush Tucker Walk

Tickets: $139.00 Dinner or $199.00 Dinner & Wine Package

Indulge in a culinary journey inspired by the rich Indigenous flavours of Kakadu. As a bonus, all dinner bookings include a complimentary one-hour bush tucker identification walk with Kevin Lyons from Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu. 

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Official Opening

Free Event 

Experience a traditional ground oven feast, and sample a delicious range of offerings from our festival hub food vendors and community pop-up shops. As the sun sets, join us for a Welcome to Country, followed by traditional dance performances by local clan groups.

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Cooking Presentation

Free Event

Paul ‘Yoda’ Iskov from the amazing roving dining experience, Fervor, is back to show you how he transforms native ingredients, sourced on Country with Kakadu’s Traditional Owners, into astonishing Fervor-style dishes. Don’t miss this open-air cooking experience—taste testing encouraged!

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Bininj Cookup

Free Event

Join Daluk (Aboriginal women) as they prepare bush tucker over a ground oven. Observe how river fish, yams, and fruits are prepared and cooked while learning about each food’s cultural importance. Tastings vary with cooking times and seasonal availability, so come by and see what’s sizzling!

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Kinh Kinh Dinner

Tickets: $220.00

Join renowned chefs Paul 'Yoda' Iskov of Fervor and Ben Tyler of Kakadu Kitchen, with assistance from the young mob from at the Stars Foundation and the Clontarf Academy, for a delectable four-course dinner under the stars in Kakadu National Park.

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Rock Country Book Talk

Free Event

Hear from the authors and illustrator of Walking the rock country in Kakadu. Learn how they were inspired by Country walks, from planning to publication. Stick around for Q&A, plus a chance to purchase and have your book signed by Diane and Emma.

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Bush Spice Workshop

Tickets: $22.49

Try the intense flavours Indigenous bush spices can bring to your everyday cooking. Then create your own custom spice blend to take home. Perfect for anyone keen to add a true Kakadu twist to their pantry!

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Kakadu Plum Workshop

Tickets: $22.49

Discover why the Kakadu plum is a beloved and iconic bush food of this region. Under the guidance of chef Paul ‘Yoda’ Iskov (Fervor), learn how to harvest, preserve, and celebrate this nutritious fruit. Head home with a jar of Kakadu plum preserve to impress your friends.

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Women's Weaving Workshop

Tickets: $22.49

Learn traditional weaving under the guidance of Daluk (Aboriginal women). See the magic as pandanus spiralis leaves are dyed with flowers and seeds, creating vibrant fibres for your own woven creation. Please note, for cultural reasons, the weaving workshop is for women participants only, all ages.

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Men's Spear Making Workshop

Tickets: $22.49

Join Dale Austin, a painter and carver, for a hands-on spear-making session. Learn how to straighten and attach one of two hunting tips—Djarlagadj for fish or Lama for larger game. All gear is provided, and you’ll leave with a fully finished spear. Note: For cultural reasons, this workshop is for men participants only, all ages.

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Traditional Painting Workshop

Tickets: $22.49

Sit alongside a Bininj artist to explore the art of traditional painting—a practice thousands of years in the making. Gain cultural insights and craft your own painting to take home.

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House of Darwin Pop-Up

Free Event

House of Darwin brings its hugely successful store to Kakadu. House of Darwin is a community-driven love letter to the Territory, shared with the world. Creating adventure-ready apparel and products built for unconventional paths. 

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