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Upcoming Events in Kakadu and Surrounds

Explore Kakadu's significant events throughout the year to inspire and plan your ideal getaway.

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1 Mon	2 Tue	3 Wed	4 Thu	5 Fri	6 Sat Kakadu Dird Full Moon Dinner Kakadu Dird Full Moon Dinner 7:00pm - 10:00pm (3h) Dine with local Bininj family and enjoy a delicious menu focused on native, foraged ingredients and learn about the local Murumburr clan of Kakadu, their culture, stories and history. Repeats	7 Sun Father's Day in Kakadu Father's Day in Kakadu All Day Celebrate Father's Day in Kakadu!
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22 Mon	23 Tue	24 Wed Kakadu Bird Week 2025 Kakadu Bird Week 2025 All Day (5 days) 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	25 Thu Kakadu Bird Week 2025 All Day (5 days) 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	26 Fri Kakadu Bird Week 2025 All Day (5 days) 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	27 Sat Kakadu Bird Week 2025 All Day (5 days) 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	28 Sun Kakadu Bird Week 2025 Kakadu Bird Week 2025 All Day (5 days) 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
29 Mon	30 Tue	1 Wed Million Dollar Fish Competition Million Dollar Fish Competition All Day The Million Dollar Fish event is an annual fishing competition that celebrates the Northern Territory as the home to the famous barramundi, or as us locals call it “barra”. Every fisho has the chance to catch the big one worth $1 million plus more! Repeats Yearly	2 Thu Million Dollar Fish Competition All Day The Million Dollar Fish event is an annual fishing competition that celebrates the Northern Territory as the home to the famous barramundi, or as us locals call it “barra”. Every fisho has the chance to catch the big one worth $1 million plus more! Repeats Yearly	3 Fri Million Dollar Fish Competition All Day The Million Dollar Fish event is an annual fishing competition that celebrates the Northern Territory as the home to the famous barramundi, or as us locals call it “barra”. Every fisho has the chance to catch the big one worth $1 million plus more! Repeats Yearly	4 Sat Million Dollar Fish Competition All Day The Million Dollar Fish event is an annual fishing competition that celebrates the Northern Territory as the home to the famous barramundi, or as us locals call it “barra”. Every fisho has the chance to catch the big one worth $1 million plus more! Repeats Yearly Kakadu Dird Full Moon Dinner Kakadu Dird Full Moon Dinner 7:00pm - 10:00pm (3h) Dine with local Bininj family and enjoy a delicious menu focused on native, foraged ingredients and learn about the local Murumburr clan of Kakadu, their culture, stories and history. Repeats	5 Sun Million Dollar Fish Competition All Day The Million Dollar Fish event is an annual fishing competition that celebrates the Northern Territory as the home to the famous barramundi, or as us locals call it “barra”. Every fisho has the chance to catch the big one worth $1 million plus more! Repeats Yearly

Kudjewk Season – Wonders of the Wet 🌧️
Experience Kakadu at its most spectacular. Clear mornings and dramatic afternoon storms (January–March) transform the landscape into lush, wildlife-rich scenery you won’t see any other time of year.
Top Things to Do: ✨ Cruise the legendary Yellow Water Billabong ✨ Explore 40,000-year-old rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) ✨ Chase bigger waterfalls through lush green landscapes ✨ Encounter active wildlife on guided adventures ✨ Soar above it all with Kakadu Air scenic flights
Hottest Room Deals – Stay from $152/Night Snap up great value stays at Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel and Cooinda Lodge, with a choice of accommodation types, on-site dining, and easy access to Kakadu’s must-do experiences.

Day Trips from Darwin Discover Kakadu’s timeless landscapes on a day trip from Darwin. Immerse yourself in living Aboriginal culture through ancient rock art, sacred sites, and stories that reveal the deep connection between land and people.
Ready to experience the wet season like never before?

Book your Kakadu adventure today!

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A Yellow Water Cruise offers an unforgettable way to experience the billabong, with close-up views of crocodiles, colourful birdlife and lush wetlands led by knowledgeable local guides. ⛴️🐊
Best of all, kids cruise free this January, making it an easy, family-friendly highlight of the Northern Territory’s Top End!

Book your incredible tour today at the link in bio!

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Stunning reel from @aussieadventurediaries [IG]

Discover the living culture of the Bininj/Mungguy people through interactive displays, artworks and Dreaming stories at Warradjan. It’s an essential stop in Kakadu National Park for understanding the land, seasons and traditions of the Northern Territory’s Top End before exploring further!

Find out more today at the link in bio!

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A scenic flight over Kakadu National Park reveals the true scale and beauty of this World Heritage–listed landscape 🚁
From the air, Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls stand out as powerful icons of the Northern Territory’s Top End, with waterfalls cascading from towering sandstone escarpments into ancient gorges below. Sweeping floodplains, winding rivers and dramatic cliffs stretch as far as the eye can see, making flights over Kakadu the ultimate way to experience these remote and breathtaking natural wonders!

Book your incredible flight today at the link in bio!

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Incredible reel from @pjs_world_in_your_pocket [IG]

Wet season in Kakadu? That's when the real magic happens! Like spotting the spectacular Leichhardt's grasshopper – a rare Kakadu icon that only emerges during the tropical summer in brilliant orange, blue, and red!

These elusive beauties are just one of the unique encounters waiting for you on an @ntdriverguide tour. With over 10 years of local expertise and award-winning service (Bronze at the 2025 Qantas Tourism Awards!), they'll take you to those special spots where Kakadu's wet season magic happens – without the crowds.

Think dramatic storm displays, flowing waterfalls, lush landscapes, and wildlife encounters you won't find anywhere else in the world. All from the comfort of a fully air-conditioned 4WD with a guide who knows exactly where to find the good stuff.

The wet season isn't just different – it's extraordinary. Let NT Driver Guide show you why.

📞 Book your custom Kakadu adventure: ntdriverguide.com.au

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