Wurrkeng Season, July to August - It's Officially Dry Time!
Escape the winter chill and dive into Kakadu's tropical paradise! Enjoy the warm dry season as Yellow Water Billabong bursts with wildlife, offering bird watchers and photographers unparalleled opportunities. Visit in July and August for exhilarating tours, vibrant events, and unforgettable attractions. Discover what’s happening below!
Kunbonjdjek, the cool weather time, when dry winds blow from the East, koyek kunmayorrk, and kabokolung, the water level starts dropping. Daytime temperatures are around 30°C and night temperatures around 17°C, making it Kakadu’s peak visiting season.
Season Update
Jim Jim Falls
Now Open! Accessible by High Clearance 4WD Vehicles.
Renowned as one of the park's most formidable waterfalls, Jim Jim Falls boasts an impressive 200m vertical drop, which is a breathtaking spectacle against the rugged backdrop of the Arnhem Land escarpment. To reach the waterfall, visitors embark on a 2km journey through sandy tracks and rocky terrains before being rewarded by a large plunge pool at the base of the falls. Take a refreshing swim and soak in towering cliffs and ancient rock formations. During the wet season, the falls transform into a thunderous cascade which is an impressive spectacle from a scenic Kakadu flight above.
Twin Falls Plateau Walk
Now Open! Accessible by High Clearance 4WD Vehicles.
This route is a moderate challenge due to its steep elevation and 6km-return length, best recommended for experienced hikers or those looking for a big day out. Despite the challenge, this trail is sure to take your breath away, with incredible escarpment rock formations and spectacular views across the floodplains and out over the tops of the iconic Twin Falls waterfall. These areas are powerful and spiritual places for Aboriginal custodians, so please respect country and tread lightly, taking nothing from the land leaving nothing behind. Please also note, Twin Falls base is closed due to cultural reasons, and the plateau walk is only accessible during the dry season.
Algohgarrng Stargazing Night Tour
Operating 7:30pm to 8:30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
NEW Yellow Water Cruise features a 1 hour unique stargazing journey aboard a Yellow Water vessel equipped with a retractable roof. Experience the spectacle of Kakadu's night sky, showcasing stars, planets, and constellations above Kakadu National Park.
Kakadu Dird Full Moon Feast
17 August at Patonga Homestead, Kakadu
Completely immerse yourself in the oldest living Indigenous culture in the world with the local family of Cooinda in Kakadu National Park. Join us for an enchanting evening at the Dird Dinner, hosted at the picturesque Patonga Homestead community in Kakadu National Park. This unique culinary event not only offers a feast of local flavours prepared with traditional Indigenous methods but also a deep dive into the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
NAIDOC Week Art Sale
Celebrating First Nations Culture | 7th-14th July
Enjoy Art Sales at Warradjan Cultural Centre and Ochre Art Gallery or Join a Cultural Tour to Support Kakadu’s Bininj Culture and Keep the Fire Burning!
