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Kakadu National Park Travel Guide: 270 reviews and 836 photos

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NOTE: ON 24 APRIL 2006 THIS AREA WAS HIT BY CYCLONE MONICA. MOST DAMAGE HAS NOW (2008) BLENDED BACK INTO THE BUSH.

SO, THERE ARE STILL THE TELLTALE SIGNS AROUND, BUT FOR THE MOST PART EVERYTHING IS AS NORMAL.

Kakadu covers an area of around 20,000 square kms comprised of a wide variety of environments, from sandstone plateau, escarpment, tropical woodlands, floodplains, estuaries and coastline.

Although the name Kakadu conjures up notions of wilderness, it does have a population of some 2,000 people and two bitumenised highways. The people are, however, mainly concentrated in the town of Jabiru.

On these pages, as travelogues and tips, I'll take you on a tour of some of the well known and iconic places in Kakadu, as well as some of those that are more remote and little known.

Also I'll include photos of some the smaller and often un-noticed things that can be seen by those with an eye for detail.

So far the tips include the places listed below. If you're only wanting info on a specific site rather than browsing, the links will take you directly to the tips you want (you may have to scroll down the page a bit):
Bowali Visitor Information Centre
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Mamukala Wetlands
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge)
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge)
Waldak Irmbal (West Alligator Head)
Nawulandja (Little Nourlangie)
Ubirr Art Site

Goat's Foot

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Common inhabitant of coastal sand dunes in Kakadu.

Rock art

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Kakadu is famous for its rock art. This is a sorcery painting along the Bardedjelidji trail.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Window to culture and nature
Cons:need for a lot of time to see it all
In a nutshell:Don't believe all you hear, see for yourself.

Intro Updated Jan 14, 2008
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Reviews (47)

View from lookout over Nardab - Kakadu National Park

Ubirr lookout Things to Do (35)

Although it's a bit of a climb, it's well worth the walk up to the top of the lookout. For those who are not so... more travel advice

Ubirr Art Things to Do (35)

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Ubirr Art Things to Do (35)

The most impressive art at Ubirr for most people is the "X-ray art" which shows the insides of the subject. more travel advice

Main Gallery, Ubirr - Kakadu National Park

Ubirr Rock Art Site Things to Do (35)

Situated in the north east of the Park near the East Alligator River this art site is a popular place to visit. There's... more travel advice

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Comments (21)

AlbuqRay Jun 26, 2010 at 8:20 AM Report Abuse

Zig, I am starting to study for my trip. Thanks for the interesting tips on KNP! I am looking forward to meeting all of you. I need to write you an email too.
angiebabe Sep 20, 2008 at 2:09 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page Zig!xlnt pics around Kakadu and thanks for interesting info. that last river crossing pic in yr W & D's is rather scarey!(&I lived in the outback for a few yrs!)Must get to Kakadu one day!
elpariente Jun 16, 2008 at 5:30 AM Report Abuse

very interesting and helpful tips to prepare our next trip to Australia You did a goodjob Thank you!!! Gracias!!!
adelaidean Jun 3, 2008 at 7:25 PM Report Abuse

I want to come back!
rosie235 May 30, 2008 at 7:16 PM Report Abuse

Zig, thank you so very much for creating such an awesome itinerary for us. This trip was definitely a life changing experience for me and I have so much to thank you for. I have learnt so much from you. Defiitely a once in a life time experience.
Tripack May 12, 2008 at 5:10 AM Report Abuse

Definitively should go back DownUnder to discover this cultural and natural paradise! Been twice in AU, but always short of time to go to Kakadu. Thanks for the virtual visit and will keep in mind your warnings... Have a great Darwin Survivor trip!
GillianMcLaughlin Jan 13, 2008 at 8:40 AM Report Abuse

This was a place that I found fascinating - loved it!... your pages are great and bring it all back. Must get some time to post some pictures. Hope that the clearing up is going OK - thinking about you all
Faiza-Ifrah Aug 3, 2007 at 9:30 PM Report Abuse

this pages are a haven for adventure traveller. are those tracks of alligator / croc? very nicely done tips. hats off!
Igraine Jun 7, 2007 at 1:45 AM Report Abuse

Looks fab.
allikat May 10, 2007 at 10:25 PM Report Abuse

Delayed the traffic fun for a peek at some of your info. Back soon to see the rest - some amazing stuff here.