Yellow Water Bush Tucker Cruise
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The annual Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu (Taste of Kakadu) Festival returns Saturday, 23 May 2026 with a sensational program set to immerse Kakadu National Park visitors in a stimulating journey of the senses. During this year's one-day event, held by Parks Australia, the Bowali visitor centre is transformed into a Festival Hub packed with entertainment.
9am, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Free, no registration required.
5:30–6:30pm, Saturday 23 May
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Free, no registration required.
4pm, Saturday, 23 May
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
No registration required.
10:30am, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Free, no registration required.
Saturday, 23 May
Cooinda Lodge
See menu for pricing.
11:30am, Sunday 24 May
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Free, no registration required.
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
See menu for pricing.
10am–6pm, Saturday 23 May
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.
10am–12pm and 2–4 pm, Saturday 23 May
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.
Saturday 23 May
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.
10am–12pm and 2–4 pm, Saturday 23 May
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.
10am–12pm, Saturday 23 May
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.
3–4:30pm, Saturday 23 May
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.
12–1:30pm, Saturday 23 May
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.
2–4pm, Saturday 23 May
Bowali Visitor Centre
Learn to make spears the traditional way at a hands-on workshop with talented carver and artist Dale Austin. Please note, for cultural reasons, the spear-making workshop is for male participants only, all ages.
Free, but must register.
Important note: accommodation sells out — book in advance!
An iconic crocodile-shaped hotel in the heart of Jabiru—perfectly located for exploring Kakadu’s northern highlights such at Ubirr and Burrungkuy.
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.
Powered and unpowered sites conveniently located at Cooinda Lodge with access to lagoon swimming pool, cultural tours and authentic dining.
Yellow Water Billabong delivers some of Australia's most extraordinary up-close wildlife moments - saltwater crocodiles, rare birdlife, buffalo, and a landscape that is truly captivating.
This is one experience you cannot miss when you visit Kakadu!
See link in bio to learn more.
Video thanks to @mywayglobaltravel [IG]
#YellowWaterBillabong #YellowWaterCruises #KakaduWildlife #DoKakadu #AustralianWildlife #doKakadu
For 65,000 years, the people of this Country have known how to read the land, cook from it, celebrate it, and share it. 🌿
On Saturday 23 May 2026, the Taste of Kakadu Festival invites you to experience that connection firsthand through food, art, music, and story in the heart of one of the world's most extraordinary national parks.
Join us for a day of traditional dance, fire cooking, bush tucker, First Nations art workshops, a special festival menu at Mimi's Restaurant, and a sunset filled with live music.
This is Kakadu at its most alive. Don't miss it.
🔗 Full program + accommodation: kakadutourism.com/specials/taste-of-kakadu-festival or see link in bio.
#TOK2026 #tasteofkakadu #kakadunationalpark #dokakadu
Hidden deep within Kakadu National Park, Lower Ikoymarrwa rock hole is a breathtaking outback oasis worth the 4WD adventure. Surrounded by rugged escarpments and pristine bushland, this remote rock hole offers crystal-clear water, cultural significance, and an unforgettable Top End experience. Perfect for travellers chasing off-the-beaten-track destinations, Aboriginal heritage landscapes, and untouched natural swimming spots!
#lowerikoymarrwafalls #rockhole #waterfall #hiddengem #dokakadu #kakadunationalpark
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Stay somewhere truly unique in the heart of Kakadu National Park at @crocodilehotel 🐊
Located in the township of Jabiru in the Northern Territory, this iconic hotel is famous for its crocodile-shaped design! The hotel offers several comfortable accommodation options, including Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Courtyard Superior rooms, many with easy access to the central pool and landscaped courtyard. After a day exploring Kakadu, guests can cool off in the pool (the “heart” of the crocodile), enjoy local flavours at the Manjmukmuk Restaurant and Bar, or browse Indigenous art at the onsite Ochre Art Gallery.
From here you’re perfectly positioned to visit nearby Kakadu icons or join guided tours and cultural experiences across the region.
See link in bio to book your stay today!
#mercurekakaducrocodilehotel #crocodilehotel #hotel #kakaduaccommodation #dokakadu
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Discover one of the world’s oldest living cultural landscapes through the ancient rock art of Kakadu National Park, where stories have been painted on stone for tens of thousands of years.
From intricate x-ray style paintings to powerful creation stories, Kakadu’s rock art galleries offer a rare insight into the traditions, beliefs, and connection to country of Aboriginal people. Walking these sacred sites is a truly humbling experience that brings Australia’s history to life.
Find out where to find this incredible rock art at the link in bio!
#rockart #indigenousculture #indigenousart #artwork #dokakadu
Stunning photos from @franlaperuta [IG]