Kakadu Bird Week 2025
24–28th September 2025 | Bird Week is a spectacular event that coincides with the dramatic mass migration. Birds flock to Yellow Waters to feed, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the waters recede towards the end of the dry season
Where
Yellow Water BillabongWhen
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (all day)
Duration
5d
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Kakadu National Park is a Bird Lover's Paradise!
Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th September 2025
Bird Week is a spectacular event that coincides with the dramatic mass migration of magpie geese. These magnificent birds flock to the billabongs, like Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba), to feed, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the waters recede towards the end of the dry season. This is the perfect time to witness not only the diverse birdlife but also Kakadu's impressive array of exotic wildlife, including crocodiles, buffalo, brumbies, and wallabies.
Visitors during Bird Week are in for a treat with expert lectures, captivating cultural events, and guided birdwatching tours. Stay tuned for the full details of Bird Week, which will be available on our website as the festival approaches!
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Discover Bird Week Events:
Yellow Water Cruise with NT Bird Specialist Luke Paterson
Thursday, 25 September: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sunday, 28 September: 6:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Join our local NT Bird Specialist, Luke Paterson, during select morning and afternoon cruises during Kakadu Bird Week, Thursday 25 September and Sunday 28 September 2025. Luke will focus on the bird life in the area whilst sharing his expertise on many of the 280+ bird species in the area. Don't forget your binoculars and zoom lens!
Family Fun at Bowali Visitor Centre
24-28 September: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Check in at the visitor service desk to collect your bird bingo board, start your bird spotting for a free gift.
Wander through our cultural museum at your own pace to learn about Aboriginal history and native flora and fauna.
Then relax in the comfort of our intimate, air-conditioned library to browse our book collection while the kids colour-in Australian bird drawings.
We’ll also have giant games and craft activities on offer.
Daluk (Women) Weaving with Feathers Workshop at Bowali Visitor Centre
24-28 September: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join local Daluk (Aboriginal women) to discover traditional weaving techniques used to create baskets, bags, fans, mats, jewellery and more.
For cultural reasons, the weaving workshop is for female participants only. Men are welcome to observe.
Bininj Cook-up at Bowali Visitor Centre
24-28 September: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the circle of Daluk (Aboriginal women) as they host a traditional bush tucker cook-up.
Enjoy foraged foods, damper with Kakadu plum jam, and a local delicacy, magpie goose (subject to availability).
Magpie goose is traditionally cooked over an open fire, roasted, or stewed with native herbs and spices. These cook-ups are more than just about food. They are cultural gatherings where stories are shared, and traditions are passed down through generations.
Preparation begins at 10 am, with tastings available at various times throughout the day.
Language Lessons – Birds at Marrawuddi Arts & Culture
Wednesday 24 September: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come and listen to a talk by local Bininj/Mungguy and linguist from Bininj Kunwok Regional Language Centre in Jabiru who will teach you about the local Aboriginal languages of Kakadu National Park and western Arnhem Land.
This session will focus on birds. You will learn how to pronounce some basic words and phrases including the names of birds, and how Bininj talk about relationships between birds and the environment, or between birds and people.
For all event details, visit Kakadu Parks.
