Yellow Water Bush Tucker Cruise
2:45-4:15pm | Saturday, 23 May 2026
Cooinda Lodge / Yellow Water Billabong
This special edition Yellow Water Cruise blends breathtaking wetland scenery with the rich flavours of Country.
Planning for Next Year? Discover the 2026 Taste of Kakadu Experience Below.
Weaving & Painting Activities at Warradjan
9am-12pm, Sat 23 and Sun 24 May 2026
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Sit on Country with Kakadu Bininj Artists and Traditional Owners at Warradjan while learning traditional weaving and painting techniques.
Free, no registration required.
Yarns by the Fire: Bush Canapés
5-6pm, Fri 22 & Sat 23 May 2026
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Enjoy complimentary bush inspired canapés with drinks available to purchase.
No registration required.
Painting with Bininj Artists at Ochre Art Gallery
3-5pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Painting alongside Bininj artists, exploring stories, culture, and techniques through guided creative practice at Ochre Art Gallery.
No registration required.
Damper & Fire-Cooked Fish at Warradjan
10:30am, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Traditional flavours cooked over the coals, with freshly made damper and fire-cooked fish shared around the fire.
Free, no registration required.
Mimis Restaurant: Flavours of Kakadu Menu
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Cooinda Lodge
Alongside the regular menu, enjoy a selection of dishes inspired by Kakadu, featuring native ingredients and locally sourced meats.
See menu for pricing. Email to book: reservations@yellowwater.com.au or see reception.
Ground Oven Cooking at Warradjan
11:30am, Sunday 24 May 2026
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Ground oven cooking with traditional bush foods, featuring slow-cooked flavours and stories around seasonal ingredients such as magpie goose and other local bush tucker.
Free, no registration required.
Manjmukmuk Restaurant & Bar: Taste of Kakadu Inspired Menu Items
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
See menu for pricing.
Kinh Kinh Dinner
5:30pm, Friday 22 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Join renowned chefs Paul 'Yoda' Iskov of Fervor and Ben Tyler of Kakadu Kitchen for a delectable four-course dinner under the stars.
Yoga on Country
8am, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Start your morning with renewed energy, connecting with the wisdom of natural cycles and practising deep listening with the living landscape.
Market Stalls
10am–6pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Explore a variety of traditional arts and crafts stalls, grab a refreshing drink, and unwind as TEABBA radio broadcasts live.
Free, no registration required.
Traditional Painting Workshop
10am–12pm and 2–4 pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Work alongside a First Nations artist to explore the art of traditional painting—a practice thousands of years in the making.
Free, but must register.
Traditional Dance Performance
Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Immerse yourself in the oldest living culture on Earth through song and dance with the Traditional Owners of the region.
Free, no registration required.
Women's Weaving Workshop
10am–12pm and 2–4 pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn traditional weaving under the guidance of Daluk (Aboriginal women). Please note, for cultural reasons, the weaving workshop is for women participants only, all ages.
Free, but must register.
Reptile Encounter
Man's Bamboo Didge (Morle) Playing Workshop
10am–12pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn how to play the oldest woodwind instrument in the world with talented carver and artist Dale Austin. Please note, for cultural reasons, the didge playing workshop is for male participants only, all ages.
Free, but must register.
Bush Spice Workshop
3–4:30pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Try the intense flavours Indigenous bush spices can bring to your everyday cooking. Then create your own custom spice blend to take home.
Free, but must register.
Kakadu Plum Workshop
12–1:30pm, Saturday 23 May 2026
Bowali Visitor Centre
Discover why the Kakadu plum is a beloved and iconic bush food of this region. Under the guidance of chef Paul ‘Yoda’ Iskov (Fervor), learn how to harvest, preserve, and celebrate this nutritious fruit.
Free, but must register.
Live Music Performance
Men's Ankole (Spear) Making Workshop
Cooinda Lodge
A resort-style oasis beside Kakadu’s famous Yellow Water Billabong, featuring diverse accommodation options, lagoon swimming pools, cultural tours, family-friendly activities and authentic dining.
Yellow Water Campground
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Taste of Kakadu Over the Years
