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-12pm, Sat 23 and Sun 24 May
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Free, no registration required.
5-6pm, Fri 22 & Sat 23 May
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
No registration required.
3-5pm, 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.
5:30pm, Friday 22 May
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.
8am, Saturday 23 May
Bowali Visitor Centre
Start your morning with renewed energy, connecting with the wisdom of natural cycles and practising deep listening with the living landscape.
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.
Great news for everyone planning their Kakadu trip - Ubirr has reopened! 🎉
After the wet season, this incredible site is looking as dramatic and alive as ever. Whether you've been before or this is your first visit, Ubirr has a way of stopping you in your tracks.
Wander through some of the world's most remarkable outdoor galleries of Aboriginal rock art then follow the path to the lookout for wide-open views across the Nadab floodplain. If you can time it for sunset, even better.
For the latest road conditions and park access, see: kakadu.gov.au/access
📍 Ubirr, Kakadu National Park | Video thanks to @_aswewander [IG]
#KakaduNationalPark #dokakadu #Ubirr #NTaustralia #ubirr
Congratulations! We have our Winners for week 4 of our Yellow Water Campground giveaway.
And the Major Prize Winner is...
Tanya & Rob @dreaming.ofadventure [IG]👏🏼 👏🏼
You have won One large powered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026).
Bonus Runner Up Prize goes to @steph.domino.2025 👏🏼 👏🏼
You have won a unpowered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026)
Thank you to everyone who shared with us your camping mishaps. Us campers are clearly a resilient bunch 🤭
It’s our last week of our camping giveaway → Week 5 is now open.
➡️ This week’s question: Tell us or show us your favourite swimming hole. Post it in the comments below for your chance to WIN!
TO ENTER:
✅ Like this post
✅ Follow our page
✅ Tell us in the comments - Drop in the comments photos or confessions of your best camping mishap!
THE PRIZE: One large powered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026).
RUNNER UP PRIZE: One unpowered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026).
One Major prize winner and one Runner Up winner is drawn and announced every Wednesday. Enter this week before Tuesday 12 May at 11:59pm ACST and you could be our next winner 😊
📍Boulder Creek
This promotion is run by Kakadu Tourism and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Meta. The promotion runs across Facebook and Instagram. Entries from both platforms are combined into one weekly draw. The winner is selected by the promoter. Prize valid for stays until 31 May, 2026.
#DoKakadu #CooindaLodge #KakaduNationalPark #Camping #ntAustralia
There's something about waking up in Kakadu that slows everything down. 🌿
Cooinda Lodge has accommodation to suit every style of traveller, from the Yellow Water Campground and comfortable Lodge Rooms, through to two of the most unique stays in the Territory.
The air-conditioned Outback Retreats come with luxury bedding, handcrafted furniture, and Aboriginal artwork - a genuine safari tent experience without roughing it. And for something truly special, the Yellow Water Villas offer a private bathtub on the veranda, daybeds in the lounge, and a custom king bed designed for lingering. Either way, you can start your morning at Mimi's Restaurant with a buffet breakfast - fuel for whatever Kakadu has in store for the day.
Link in bio to explore your options and book your stay. 🐊
Video thanks to Tourism Events NT/@domandjesso
#dokakadu #cooindalodge #kakadunationalpark #kakaduaccommodation
🎉 GREAT NEWS — Yurmikmik Walks are OPEN!
Motor Car Falls and Boulder Creek are back and ready to explore.
Before you go, here’s what you need to know:
🚙 Gimbat Road is currently suitable for 4WD high-clearance vehicles only 🅿️ Carpark 2 (Motor Car Falls) is open — entry point for ALL visitors and tour operators 🚫 Carpark 1 (Boulder Creek) remains closed — access via Carpark 2 only 🚽 No toilet facilities are currently available on site
Plan ahead, pack accordingly, and get out there!
See link in bio to view the latest access report 👆
#dokakadu #kakadunationalpark #motorcarfalls #bouldercreek #ntaustralia
Congratulations! We have our Winners for week 3 of our Yellow Water Campground giveaway.
And the Major Prize Winner is...
Olivia Daniel👏🏼 👏🏼
You have won One large powered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026).
Bonus Runner Up Prize goes to David Kimber 👏🏼 👏🏼
You have won a unpowered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026)
Thank you to everyone who shared with us your camping set ups. We loved seeing them - truly impressive! #campinggoals
More great news → Week 4 of our giveaway is now open.
➡️ This week’s question: Tell us your best camping mishap in the comments below for your chance to WIN!
TO ENTER:
✅ Like this post
✅ Follow our page
✅ Tell us in the comments - Drop in the comments photos or confessions of your best camping mishap!
THE PRIZE: One large powered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026).
RUNNER UP PRIZE: One unpowered camping site for 2 nights at Yellow Water Campground (Valid for stays until 31 May 2026).
One Major prize winner and one Runner Up winner is drawn and announced every Wednesday. Enter this week before Tuesday 5 May at 11:59pm ACST and you could be our next winner 😊
This promotion is run by Kakadu Tourism and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Meta. The promotion runs across Facebook and Instagram. Entries from both platforms are combined into one weekly draw. The winner is selected by the promoter. Prize valid for stays until 31 May, 2026.
#DoKakadu #CooindaLodge #KakaduNationalPark #Camping #ntAustralia