Discover Kakadu National Park, a spectacular tapestry of wetlands, wildlife and Aboriginal rock art more than 50,000 years old. One of the few places on earth to be World Heritage listed for both cultural and natural values, Kakadu sits a half-day drive from Darwin. Explore this uniquely Australian wonderland with its Aboriginal custodians, experiencing their timeless traditions and deep connection with the landscape. Discover ancient Aboriginal art galleries and cruise the magnificent waterways past crocodiles, fish and migratory birds. Experience Kakadu’s magic in six dramatically different seasons, from thundering wet season waterfalls to the dry season flood plains.
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1. Ancient art and living culture |
Take the time to immerse yourself in Kakadu’s spiritual richness, its Dreaming stories and secrets. Let Aboriginal guides lead you through the wilderness to rich, detailed rock art ‘galleries’ such as Nourlangie Rock, Anbangang Gallery and Ubirr Rock. See Dreaming ancestors such as the Rainbow Serpent and Lightning Man etched into the walls. Stay overnight with Aboriginal families, learning from them traditional weaving and hunting and the intricate art of didgeridoo playing. Visit the cultural centre or take a cultural cruise through the waterways and wetlands, spotting an abundance of animals and birds. |
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2. Thriving nature |
Walk around the Mamukala Wetlands past pelicans, egrets, heron, spoonbills, sea eagles, ducks and dancing brolgas. Of the 280 bird species that live in Kakadu, those which are unique include the wallaroo, chestnut-quilled rock pigeon and white throated grass wren. Cruise East Alligator River past crocodiles and see jacana and jesus birds swapping lily pads. Spot kangaroos, dingoes, possums, bats and dusky rats in the woodlands. A quarter of all Australian freshwater fish species can be found in Kakadu and you can fish for barramundi from many places, including East Alligator River and Jim Jim Creek.
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3. Diverse adventure landscapes |
| Visit Jim Jim Falls, Barramundi Gorge and Koolpin Gorge on a 4WD tour, stopping along the way to swim, canoe and camp. To truly appreciate Kakadu’s grandeur, soar over the Arnhem Land escarpment and majestic Gunlom, Twin and Jim Jim Falls on a scenic flight. Many walking trails also weave through the wetlands, sandstone cliffs and shady monsoon forests. Walk to Gubarra Pools, follow the Bubba Walk or ride a bike along the Bowali Track. Jabiru, Mary River, Yellow Water, Nourlangie and East Alligator River are just some of the scenic camping spots. |
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4. Six dramatically different seasons |
| See thundering waterfalls and dazzling lightening in the Gudjewg monsoon season from January to March. Experience ‘knock em down storms’ in the Banggerreng month of April. Yegge, from May to mid-June, brings dry winds to wetlands covered with water lilies. In the milder Wurrgeng months of June and August, you’ll see fat magpie geese swarming round the shrinking billabongs. During Gurrung, from mid-August to mid-September, the weather is hot and dry. Experience the relief of the first life-giving storms in the Gunumeleng pre-monsoon season from mid-October to late December. |
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