Kurrung Season Update: See What's Happening in Kakadu Sep-Oct 2024
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As the dry season draws to a close, the excitement is just beginning! While the waterfalls may have slowed to a trickle and billabong water levels are receding, Kakadu is bursting with life. The epic migration of over 280 bird species turns the park into a paradise for bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Croc-spotting is at its peak, and the air is filled with the intoxicating fragrance of blooming flowers. This is your chance to experience Kakadu wildlife at its most vibrant—don’t miss the incredible sights and sounds of Kurrung season! Discover all the action happening right now!
Special Offers
Yellow Water Villas
Book 2 Nights in Villa for 2 Free Yellow Water Cruises
Stay two nights in a Yellow Water Villa and receive two free Yellow Water Cruises (valued up to $258). *Not combinable with Accor plus or any other discounts
Yellow Water Campground
Book 3 Nights in Unpowered Site for a Free Pizza!
Redeemable at Barra Bar, Cooinda Lodge upon your stay.
Yellow Water Cruise
Cruise Again for Only $79
Take a Yellow Water Cruise and get a second cruise for just $79 (a saving of up to $50 per person).
Cooinda Lodge
Book 2 Nights at Cooinda Lodge for a $50 F&B Voucher
Stay two nights or more in a Cooinda Lodge room or Outback Retreat glamping tent and receive a $50 dining and drinks voucher.
*Not combinable with Accor plus or any other discounts.
NT Locals Get 25% Off Select Nights
Stay at Mercure Crocodile Hotel, Cooinda Lodge or Yellow Water Campground and take 25% off your stay, select nights for a limited time only.
Stay 3 Nights for Free Kakadu Parks Pass
Not combinable with any other discounts.
Upcoming Events
Million Dollar Fish Competition
1st October 2025 – 31st March 2026
Christmas in Kakadu
12pm, 25th December 2025
Kakadu Triathlon & Colour Run 2026
2026 dates TBC – usually early May
Taste of Kakadu 2026
2026 dates TBC – usually late May
Darwin Super Cars 2026
2026 dates TBC — usually late June
Easter Weekend 2026
3–6th April 2026
BASSINTHEGRASS 2026
2026 Dates TBC — Usually mid May
Kakadu NAIDOC Week 2026
5–12th July 2026
National Reconciliation Week 2026
27th May - 3rd June 2026
Darwin Fringe Festival 2026
17–26th July 2026
Garma Festival by Yothu Yindi 2026
31st July – 3rd August 2026
Territory Day 2026
3rd August 2026
Darwin Cup Day 2026
2026 Date TBC — Usually early August
Darwin Festival 2026
2026 Dates TBC — Usually mid August
Stone Country Festival Gunbalanya 2026
2026 Dates TBC — Usually late August
Kakadu Bird Week 2026
2026 Dates TBC — Usually late September
Tours in Operation
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
Algohgarrng Stargazing Tour
Yellow Water Fishing
Kakadu Adventure Tours
Culture of Kakadu Tour
Djurrung Wisdom Walk
Kakadu Billabong Safari Overnight Tour
Kakadu Air Scenic Flights
Nourlangie Through Time Rock Art Tour
Never Never Safari Tours
Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
Operating until 30 November 2024
Returning 1 May 2025
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Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage Tour
Guluyambi & Ubirr Wet Season Tour
Operation upon enquiry
Top End Territory Day Tours
Animal Tracks
Yibekka Rock Art Tour