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Celebrating 50 Years of Deadly!

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of Australia's First Nations Culture and a special time for Bininj (Indigenous) communities in Kakadu National Park. Cooinda Lodge is hosting a vibrant program of cultural experiences, family activities and live entertainment in the heart of Kakadu. Enjoy weaving and clap stick painting, Indigenous face painting, damper and fish on the fire, storytelling, movie nights, scavenger hunts, live music and fun spear-throwing competitions. Explore the cultural walking trail between Cooinda and Warradjan, then join us in celebrating the rich traditions, stories and living culture of Kakadu's Traditional Owners.

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NAIDOC Activities

Sunday, 5 July

NAIDOC Activities

Monday, 6 July to Friday, 10 July

NAIDOC Activities

Saturday, 11 July & Sunday, 12 July

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Wurrkeng Season: July-August Things to Do

Kakadu’s cool season is in full swing, bringing crisp mornings, mild days, and easy access to remote areas. With receding floodwaters, popular attractions like Jim Jim and Twin Falls become accessible by 4WD. This is the most popular time of year to visit Kakadu, when everything is open and the weather is at its most comfortable. For Bininj/Mungguy (local people), this is a time of abundant hunting and harvesting. Visitors should book ahead, as accommodation and tours can fill quickly.

Things to Do: 4WD adventure tours, waterfall hikes, camping, stargazing, cultural tours.

Sample Itineraries

Highlight Gallery from Past NAIDOC Week Events

🎆 Double the reason to celebrate Territory Day! 🌿

Today isn't just Territory Day… it's also the reopening of one of Kakadu's most iconic destinations – Gunlom Falls!

Whether you're celebrating Territory Day with family or planning your next Dry Season adventure, there's never been a better time to explore the Top End. Pack the 4WD, grab your swimmers and add Gunlom to your Territory bucket list! 💦

Happy Territory Day! ❤️💛🖤

#gunlomfalls #ntaustralia @ntaustralia #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu

Full moon rising over the UNESCO dual-listed heritage Kakadu National Park. If you're in Kakadu tonight, you can capture an epic shot most people can only dream about. 🌕

Capture it. Post it. Tag @kakadutourism - we want to see your view.

#FullMoon #KakaduNationalPark #NTAustralia #dokakadu #milkywaychasers

Jim Jim Road is closed for upgrades in 2026 but trust us, Kakadu's list of must-sees didn't get any shorter.
Ancient rock art. Vast wetlands. Wildlife in full dry season form. A living culture 65,000 years in the making.
Hear from David on what's waiting for you this year.

Video thanks to Head Tour Guide of Venture North Safaris, David McMahon.
@davidmcmahonaustralia | @venturenorthsafaris

#dokakadu #kakadunationalpark #ntaustralia #australianwildlife #indigenousculture

The dry season brings clear skies, calm waterways, and wildlife that has to be seen to be believed. And if you'd rather leave the driving, the planning, and the navigation to someone who knows this country deeply, Deb at @ntdriverguide is your person.
Deb runs private, escorted 4WD tours into Kakadu tailored entirely around you - your pace, your interests, your group.

Deb's an accredited Aboriginal cultural guide with over 15 years of experience in the Top End, and her guests tend to leave saying they saw and understood a side of Kakadu they never would have found alone.
Day tours, multi-day experiences, accessible options - it's all on the table.
Visit ntdriverguide.com.au or drop them a message to start planning.

#ntdriverguide #privatetour #dokakadu #kakadunationalpark

Join us as we celebrate the rich culture, stories and traditions of Australia’s First Nations peoples during NAIDOC Week in Kakadu National Park.

Experience a day of family-friendly activities, cultural demonstrations, art, weaving, bush tucker experiences, live entertainment and more, all set against the incredible backdrop of Kakadu Country. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with Bininj culture, learn from Traditional Owners and celebrate the world’s oldest living culture.

Best of all - the Kakadu Tourism NAIDOC Week activities on Sunday 5 July are FREE to attend.
📅 Sunday 5 July
📍 Kakadu National Park
💰 FREE activities for all ages | Open to everyone

Find out what’s on and plan your day here: https://kakadutourism.com/specials/naidoc-week

#NAIDOC2026 #NAIDOCWeek #dokakadu #cooindalodge #kakadunationalpark
50YearsOfDeadly

Images thanks to Tourism NT