This celebration brings together arts, food and cultural experiences, with market stalls, dance and music, workshops, bush tucker and an evening meal.

Where

Bowali Visitor Centre, Kakadu National Park

When

Saturday, May 23, 2026 (all day)

Duration

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A Cultural Food Festival 65,000 Years in the Making

Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu - Taste of Kakadu will be back Saturday, 23 May 2026 with a sensational program set to immerse Kakadu National Park visitors in a stimulating journey of the senses. Set within a World Heritage-listed national park, Taste of Kakadu is a bush food experience unlike anything else on Earth.

During this year's one-day event, the Bowali visitor centre is transformed into a Festival Hub packed with entertainment. Explore a variety of arts and crafts stalls, snap a photo with a native Kakadu reptile, enjoy a refreshing drink or snack and unwind as TEABBA Radio broadcasts live to the Top End.

Visit Parks Australia to see what else is on during the festival, and for more information.

Festival Programme: Saturday, 23 May 2026

The event and workshops are free to attend with limited capacity—registration is essential!

Market Stalls at Bowali Visitor Centre
Traditional Painting Workshop at Bowali Visitor Centre
Traditional Dance performance at Bowali Visitor Centre
Women's weaving workshop at Bowali Visitor Centre

Supporting Events

Friday, 22 May

Kinhkinh - Dinner under the stars at Bowali Visitor Centre $220pp
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel Yarns by the Fire: bush canapés, meet Bininj artists and cash bar with refreshments, including special Taste of Kakadu cocktail (no registration required)
Manjmukmuk Restaurant & Bar Taste of Kakadu inspired dishes available on menu, and limited edition cocktails.

Saturday, 23 May

Yellow Water Bush Tucker Cruise 2:45–4:15pm $130pp
Warradjan Cultural Centre Cultural Activities (no registration required)
- From 9:00am: Weaving & Painting
- From 10:30am: Damper & Fire-Cooked Fish

Cooinda Lodge's Mimi Restaurant special 'Flavours of Kakadu' menu
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel Yarns by the Fire: bush canapés, meet Bininj artists and cash bar with refreshments, including special Taste of Kakadu cocktail (no registration required)
Ochre Art Gallery Painting with Bininj artists (no registration required)
Manjmukmuk Restaurant & Bar Taste of Kakadu inspired dishes available on menu, and limited edition cocktails.

Sunday, 24 May

Warradjan Cultural Centre Activities (no registration required)
- From 9:00am: Weaving & Painting
- From 10:30am: Damper & Fire-Cooked Fish
- 11:30am: Ground oven cooking (Sunday only)

Manjmukmuk Restaurant & Bar Taste of Kakadu inspired dishes available on menu, and limited edition cocktails.

Where to Stay

Accommodation books out in advance, so we strongly suggest securing your room early!

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (closest to Bowali Visitor Centre)
Cooinda Lodge (closest to Yellow Water Cruise)
Yellow Water Campground (closest to Yellow Water Cruise)

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What is 'Taste of Kakadu' all about? Watch the video: