Book from now until 31 Mar 2026 and receive a free Kakadu Parks pass (value up to $65) along with a discounted $50 fuel voucher. Use promo code NTBKS when booking directly to collect passes at check-in. Valid for up to 2 Adults and 2 Children. Subject to availability and not combinable with other offers.
Book from now until 31 Mar 2026 and receive a free Kakadu Parks pass (value up to $65). Use promo code NTBKS when booking directly to pick up passes at check-in. Valid for up to 2 Adults and 2 Children. Subject to availability and not combinable with other offers.
T&Cs: Valid for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Direct bookings only. Subject to availability and not combinable with other offers. Promo code NTBKS must be applied at the time of booking. Offer valid for stays booked until 31 March 2026.
The floodplains of Yellow Water Billabong are teeming with life from September to April. As the rains come in hard with the monsoon storms, you can experience a completely different side of Kakadu and the billabong. Go further and explore more in our Best Kept Season.
Discover rock art sites like Burrungkuy and Ubirr, where stories from over 65,000 years ago are etched into the landscape. Visiting during the low season offers a quiet and tranquil experience, allowing you to fully absorb the sacred power of these sites without the crowds.
As the sun sets at Nawurlandja, you'll be treated to a breathtaking display. The lower season's clearer air often brings out brighter, more vibrant colors, creating the perfect opportunity for the photograph of a lifetime. Enjoy the peacefulness and feel a profound connection to this ancient land.
Unlike many popular swimming holes that close from September to April, Motor Car Falls and Boulder Creek are at their very best this time of year. Fed by fresh rains, they flow powerfully and create cool, refreshing pools surrounded by lush greenery — perfect for a wild Kakadu swim.
If you’ve ever wanted to see Kakadu’s animals at their liveliest, this is the time. September to April is breeding season, and the bush is buzzing with life. Magpie geese gather in their thousands, kingfishers and jacanas dart across the floodplains, and wallabies are more active in the cooler evenings. Even the Ginga (saltwater crocodiles) seem more on the move. It’s a side of Kakadu most visitors miss — but once you’ve seen it, you’ll know why locals love this season most.
From September to April, Kakadu’s skies put on a show that rivals anything on the ground. Massive monsoonal clouds build through the afternoon, then release in spectacular lightning storms that light up the entire horizon. Locals will tell you: it’s one of the most unforgettable sights in the Top End. The storms roll in fast, filling the air with energy, and the sunsets just before the rain are some of the most dramatic you’ll ever see.
