Best things to do in Kakadu with Kids
Explore the ancient National Park with its 20,000 year rock art, embark on bush trail walks, discover bush tucker delights, spot Crocs, take a dip in natural water holes and learn about the oldest Indigenous culture in the world. Download our Kakadu Kids guidebook.
Places to Eat and Drink in Kakadu
From locally inspired menus and fresh Barramundi to barista-made coffee and sunset drinks, you'll find everything you need to fuel your Kakadu adventure. Beyond Cooinda, a handful of cafés, restaurants and general stores throughout the national park offer convenient stops as you explore.
Weaving on Country at Warradjan Cultural Centre
At Warradjan Cultural Centre, join Bininj members of the Murumburr Clan for a hands-on Pandanus weaving experience on Country. Learn directly from Daluk (Indigenous women) as they share techniques, stories, and knowledge passed down from 65,000 years of continuous culture.
Flowing waterfalls, rich sunsets, local tips and quieter moments that feel like they’re just for you. It's the season of better value, fewer crowds and the chance to connect more deeply with your surrounds.
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Follow in the footsteps of Australia’s most famous outback rogue, Mick Dundee, with this self-guided tour of the film’s most iconic Kakadu locations On 30 April 1986, Crocodile Dundee received its premier screening in Sydney, contributing to the rapid evolution of Northern Territory cultural and adventure tourism.
Itinerary
Let us guide you through billabongs and into Stone Country, as we discover the cultural heritage and harmonious life within Kakadu National Park. Whether it's a peaceful bush walk or a serene wetland cruise, we invite you to explore the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Plan your trip by viewing a collection of top attractions within Kakadu National Park including ancient rock art sites, waterfalls, swimming holes, cultural experiences, wildlife spectating, lookouts, billabongs and more. Go one-step further and build your own itinerary!
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Spend two nights in our luxury Yellow Water Villas for a FREE Yellow Water Cruise tour for two. Located under a canopy of trees, Yellow Water Villas are designed for minimum impact on the environment, while offering maximum appreciation of this remarkable landscape.
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Territorians enjoy exclusive year-round local rates at Cooinda Lodge—perfect for a weekend getaway, cultural escape, or a base to explore Kakadu’s natural wonders. Just show your NT ID to access discounted stays and experience the best of your own backyard.
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Matador Network: Released in 1986, Crocodile Dundee became a global box-office hit and is still the highest-grossing Australian film of all time. Some of its most memorable scenes introduced international audiences to Kakadu.
Discover all the best things to do and see in Australia's biggest national park. Ancient landscapes, thundering waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art and wildlife found nowhere else in Australia – Kakadu National Park feels like a place from another world.
Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park’s most famous waterfall, has reopened, just as the film – Crocodile Dundee – which made the attraction a global tourism icon celebrates its 40th anniversary.
