Kakadu National Park is
enlisted in the world’s most beautiful heritage place, covering more than
19,000 square kilometres. It is a magnificent landscape embracing contrasts.
The place is surrounded with serene waters sprinkled with lovely water lily
flowers and saltwater crocodiles. The pointed peaks of lofty cliffs present amazing view leaving everyone spellbound. You can observe
the most spectacular Jim Jim Falls, take a glance of early Aboriginal rock art gallery
at Ubirr or Nourlangie Rock or discover the charming Yellow Water. Almost 1,000
kinds of plants, one third of Australian bird species and a quarter of all
Australian freshwater fish species can be easily found in the park.
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Sail the Yellow Water Billabong and discover beautiful birds,
animals and giant crocodiles.
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Make sure to board a light aircraft during the Tropical
Summer to experience the breath-taking view of Kakadu’s grand Twin and Jim Jim cascades.
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Gunlom Falls at the southern end of the park is amazing to
view. It feels as if you’re the first person to see this unbelievable view.
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Go ahead for a cultural tour on the East Alligator River.
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Try a walk through the Mardugal Billabong.
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Get the latest and most updated information about Kakadu from
Bowali Visitor Centre.
Kakadu is surrounded and
moulded by water. It looks just picture perfect, attracting zillions of
tourists from all over the world. Kakadu is a home to many splendid places
including the South Alligator, East Alligator, Roper, Katherine and Daly
Rivers. You can view the spectacular waterfalls along with numerous migratory
birds from November to May. This is the ideal time period to see the natural
beauty of Kakadu. The unique and varied avian life in Kakadu comprises of azure
kingfishers, cuckoos, jacanas, rufous magpie geese, jabiru, owls and a lot more.
There is no dearth of accommodation
in Kakadu. It offers numerous places to stay including a crocodile-shaped
complex and the unique Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn. You can even book a
resort-style accommodation at Cooinda, a village located near very popular
Yellow Water Billabong. However, family friendly resorts are situated in Jabiru
and at the entrance to Kakadu on the South Alligator River.
Entry Fee for Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park renewed
its entry fee in 2010 to preserve the natural and cultural values of the park
environment and develop the amenities for visitors. Similar to other World
Heritage spots around the world, Kakadu National Park follows world-best
management practices and provide facilities to more than 200,000 visitors. The
fee ($25 inclusive of GST) is same for interstate and international visitors aging
16 years and above. Find the information
related to tickets and more on the Kakadu website.
Bowali Visitor Centre
Before traveling Kakadu
National Park, get familiarised by discovering the Bowali Visitor Centre. Here
you can watch an audio visual clip of 25 minutes in order to better understand
Kakadu’s land and moods, then take a walk through the explanatory presentations.
Videos are displayed for about half an hour giving diverse outlooks on Kakadu along
with its global importance. The environment based display and library gives comprehensive
information about the Park including what to see and do. Visit The Marrawuddi
Gallery to find Aboriginal arts and crafts, books and gifts and then enjoy a sip
of perfect coffee at the nearby cafe.
Jim Jim Falls
This splendid waterfall is
like a scene to behold. It is located in the Arnhem Land cliff boasting
eternally white soft sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Walk through the
rocks for about 2 kilometres to adore this unusual region.
Mamukala Wetlands and Bird Hide
Mamukala Wetlands and Bird
Hide present the exhibition of thousands of migratory magpie geese in the dry
season. You can take a look to this unusual exhibition from one of the bird
hides along the marked walking tracks near the serene wetlands. Normally, walks
differ from one to three kilometres.
Koolpin Gorge
You can’t get an easy access
to the beautiful Koolpin Gorge (Jarangbammi) because of several limitations. Those
wishing to explore the site must get an entry permit and key for entry. You can get the relevant information from
Kakadu National Park Permits Officer on telephone.
Nourlangie Rock Art Site
The beautiful walls of the
Nourlangie Rock Art Site have been serving as a shelter and canvas for thousand
years. Popular paintings like Namarrgon (lightning man) explore the association
of the people with their country and principles. From April - October, Park
Rangers call tourists to join them and share their familiarity and knowledge
about this famous ancient gallery.
Twin Falls
Twin Falls is located in
the Arnhem Land escarpment in australia. Try a ranger-guided boat tour, followed by a
bushwalk and a picturesque stroll along a boardwalk to the flowing waterfalls.
You will get to experience panoramic views of the soaring glittery waters. To
enjoy the best view, sit and relax on the white soft sandy shore.
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