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Kakadu National Park

Locality: Jabiru, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8938 1100

Address: Kakadu Highway 0886 Jabiru, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu

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25.01.2022 Did you know that instead of the usual four-season cycle, Kakadu has six different seasons? 1. Kudjewk Monsoon season from December to March 2. Bangkerreng ‘Knock ‘em down’ storm season in April 3. Yekke Cooler (but still humid) season from May to mid-June... 4. Wurrkeng Cold weather season from mid-June to mid-August 5. Kurrung Hot dry weather from mid-August to mid-October 6. Kunumeleng Pre-monsoon storm season from mid-October to late December Learn more about the seasons on the Kakadu website: https://bit.ly/2KXbAdj

25.01.2022 We've had an amazing response to our call out for your favourite photos of Kakadu National Park! We've been rendered speechless by this incredible photo of lightning at Ubirr that Damon captured If you have an Instagram-worthy photo from your time in Kakadu National Park and would like to be featured, please send us a PM ... Credit: Dakamiha Photography by Damon Wagland

24.01.2022 We'd like to advise visitors that we are currently experiencing extreme heat conditions at Kakadu. Jabiru temperatures are forecast to be above 40 degrees during the week and there is little chance of rain. Temperatures in the stone country will be higher as the rocks become too hot to touch and the radiant heat has the potential to cause breathing difficulties. NT Health encourages you to:... Avoid strenuous activities, especially outdoors Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose clothes and a wide-brimmed hat Get out and about early and walk during the cooler hours of the morning Drink at least three litres of water a day, even if you’re not thirsty Maintain a healthy salt intake Avoid alcohol and hot or sugary drinks, including tea and coffee Spend as much time as possible indoors in air-conditioning Visit https://bit.ly/3gV6w6v for more about staying safe in Kakadu.

24.01.2022 Earlier this month ABC news shared this exciting frog news! Recent DNA testing has found that Spalding’s rocket frog (Litoria spaldingi) and the Wotjulum rocket frog (Litoria wotjulumensis) are in fact different species. The frogs, both of which can be found in Kakadu National Park, are remarkably similar in appearance and make similar chicken-like noises but have been confirmed to be different species. https://ab.co/3ckwX6O

23.01.2022 Did you know that in Kakadu National Park there's an owl that barks like a dog? We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a pair while filming our recent Virtual Yellow Water Cruise for the owl-some Kakadu Bird Week . Lucky for you, the video can still be re-watched on Facebook from your very own nest: https://bit.ly/3iAzEkz... Let us know in the comments if you've ever spotted one in the wild yourself. Photo: Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists

22.01.2022 The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is Always Was, Always Will Be. Parks Australia recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first storytellers, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Here's a recap of how we acknowledged NAIDOC Week across Parks Australia. https://bit.ly/3pa2zQW #NAIDOC2020

21.01.2022 There's so much to see and do in Kakadu. Natalie visited Kakadu in October 2020 and took these fabulous snaps at Ubirr and at the Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) wetlands. Look at those colours! The blues , greens , yellows , oranges and reds of Kakadu are incredible. Been waiting for a sign to send through photos of your trip to Kakadu? Here it is !... Credit: Natalie Webb

21.01.2022 We love seeing our visitors enjoying Kakadu. Tag us on Facebook #KakaduNationalPark or Instagram #SeeKakadu to feature your photos lotus lilies (IG/susannavitikaine), four o'clock moth (IG/dreamyourlife_liveyourdream2), birds (IG/huntingforparadise), crocodile (IG/siroka_park_photography).

20.01.2022 Kakadu extends nearly 200 km from north to south and over 100 km from east to west. It is a place of enormous ecological and biological diversity. It runs from the coast and estuaries in the north through floodplains, billabongs and lowlands to rocky ridges and stone country in the south. These landscapes are home to a range of rare and endemic plants and animals, including more than one-third of Australia’s bird species and one-quarter of its freshwater and estuarine fish species.

20.01.2022 The wet season tropical summer, between November to April, brings vivid green landscapes, spectacular flooding, electrifying afternoon storms and the chance to explore with fewer visitors. Flooding closes a number of attractions, but popular areas such as Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Yellow Water are open all year round. Board a scenic flight to see thundering waterfalls in full flow, when ground access is closed by flooding, or take a Yellow Water Cruise for spectacular wil...dlife encounters. Yellow Water Cruises Kakadu sunrise tour.

20.01.2022 Wow! How impressive is this green tree ants’ nest? Built in the leafy foliage of trees and shrubs, the striking cocoon-shaped homes of Oecophylla smaragdina are formed by chains of ants pulling leaves together and sealing them shut with silk produced by larvae. Larger nests can contain well over a million ants and the workers inside can be quite aggressive, coming out to defend their nest at the threat of attack.... Their distinct green abdomens are filled with an edible liquid acid that produces a tangy citrus flavour. Bininj/Mungguy, who call these insects kabo, have been sourcing this bush remedy for thousands of years to treat coughs, colds and fevers. The ecological diversity across Kakadu is truly amazing.

18.01.2022 On the Virtual Yellow Water Cruise we got to see a family of comb-crested jacanas, tiny fluffy chicks with their father. If you haven't caught the video already, you can re-watch it here: https://bit.ly/3lllxB9 Credit: Alice Ryder

18.01.2022 Kungarre walk is now open. It is a family-friendly walk that takes you through monsoon forest, woodlands and along the margins of Ankurdabbal Billabong in the South Alligator region. Passing through three habitats, you’ll sample Kakadu’s remarkable bird and plant diversity. Rainbow pittas, orange-footed scrub fowls, fantails, finches, jabirus, eagles and jacanas can all be seen on this one walk! The 3.6 km circuit begins at the large banyan fig tree near the Aurora Kakadu Res...ort. You can make use of the boardwalk at Ankurdabbal Billabong for great photo opportunities. A shorter 1.4 km return walk to the boardwalk from the rear of the resort is also available. This might suit members of the family looking for a shorter walking option if the weather is hot.

18.01.2022 School students can learn more about Kakadu country and culture with this new ABC-Education digibook resource series filmed at Kakadu. Chapter Six features the figure of Mabuyu, the hunter. Mabuyu can be seen in the rock art at Ubirr. In this chapter traditional owner Marcus shares two stories about Mabuyu. The first story ends with Mabuyu taking his anger out on his mother, who is much weaker than him. What does this tell us about the figure of Mabuyu? What do you think thi...s story teaches you about the consequences of bad behaviour? See the complete digibook series made in collaboration between Bininj/Mungguy traditional owners, Parks Australia and ABC-Education here. https://ab.co/3m42Frm and share it with your school. @ABCaustralia

18.01.2022 Native #sugarbag honey or ‘mankung’ is regarded as one of #Kakadu’s most delicious #bush tucker treats. Mostly found in hollow trees, Bininj have been sourcing this hidden treasure for its nutritional and medicinal values for thousands of years.

17.01.2022 Soar over Australia’s largest national park, follow the snaking rivers, and look down on the ancient stone escarpments. A scenic flight is a truly unforgettable way to experience this immense, untouched landscape. We have several that operate here, visit our website for more information https://bit.ly/3jPKdRi... Kakadu Air

17.01.2022 The best way to stay up to date with news about Kakadu, is to visit our website news and sign up to our Kakadu Access Report. On park, visit us at the Bowali Visitor Centre. https://bit.ly/2AFLd9W

16.01.2022 Termites are responsible for some of Kakadu’s most spectacular structures huge cathedral-like mounds that tower up to six metres high. Made of mud, plant parts, and termite saliva and droppings, these mounds are incredibly solid and can last for over 60 years. Inside each one is a network of tunnels that is home to millions of hardworking insects. #TermiteTuesday

16.01.2022 The significance of rock art goes beyond what can be seen. A 1972 painting made by Billy Miargu located in Kakadu National Park, which was captured in a photo at the time but is no longer visible, has been described by his family as 'hiding, in secret place'. The site has become a place where they find connection with their now deceased father and grandfather. Read about the new research out of Griffith University and The University of Western Australia on The Conversation: https://bit.ly/2RhilwV

16.01.2022 We love seeing our visitors enjoying the park! Check out these snaps from our fans... Tag us to feature #SeeKakadu #ParksAustralia Thanks to IG:toxickarl, IG:kimkliska, IG:pawel.suchecki.photogpahy and IG:emilywagner for these magnificent shots.

16.01.2022 Bowali Visitor Centre re-opens today. We will no longer be operating from the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel. Our staff are experts in all things Kakadu and are the best people to help plan your trip. Take a stroll through the interpretive display where you’ll learn more about the plants, animals and landscapes you’ll see in the park. Please be advised that Marrawuddi Gallery has moved to a refurbished premises in the heart of Jabiru and the café will remain closed until fur...ther notice. Call Bowali on 08 8938 1120 or email [email protected]. Open 8.00 am to 5.00 pm every day except Christmas Day. Want to know how to keep up-to-date at Kakadu? Subscribe to our Access Report, it's updated daily with helpful advice on the status of key visitor sites throughout Kakadu National Park. Read it online or sign up for daily updates straight to your email inbox here http://bit.ly/2WqIQyJ Marrawuddi Gallery @crochotel

15.01.2022 Help Australian scientists by recording your butterfly sightings wherever you travel. Kakadu National Park is a great place to start, with over 100 species of butterfly. Just download the free phone app developed by Butterflies Australia and begin. Every sighting will count towards the research. Let us know what you find. Lesser wanderer, by Boobook48

15.01.2022 Are you missing Kakadu Week 2020 yet? We are! Lucky for us, we've got almost all our virtual events available for re-watch on our Facebook page. ICYMI, here's the link to our debut event, Birdwatching in Kakadu with Luke Paterson: https://bit.ly/34hqF2n ... Photo: Luke Paterson

14.01.2022 A much-loved Northern Territory bird, the magpie goose is widespread in Kakadu. The South Alligator River catchment is northern Australia’s greatest refuge for these remarkable birds. The magpie goose has striking black and white plumage and long, brightly coloured legs. It grows to 7090 cm in size.... The magpie goose can be seen on floodplains and wet grasslands, often in large noisy flocks. Look for it in the swamp country on the Kungarre walk or in the floodplains on the Yiligadjarr walk. Magpie geese are an important food source for Bininj who live near wetlands. Towards the end of the dry season, the geese have grown fat on andem (blue lily) and ankurladj (water chestnut) corms. They crowd around the shrinking billabongs with other waterbirds, which makes them easy to hunt. Bininj also collect and eat their eggs late in the tropical summer.

14.01.2022 Earlier this year Kakadu staff used the COVID-19 park closure as a rare opportunity to collect baseline data on the impacts of vehicle traffic on wildlife in Kakadu National Park. Read more about what we've been doing here https://bit.ly/3j8FUjF

13.01.2022 Have you booked your half price flights to Darwin to come see Kakadu? Come visit our dual World Heritage-listed park, which is a living cultural landscape: https://bit.ly/39OmFKe #seekakadu... Credit: Tourism Australia

13.01.2022 Shade. It's hot property right now. These plumed whistling ducks are making good use of the cooler shade conditions at Malabanjbanjdju campground. During the day they congregate in large numbers on the margins of lagoons, swamps and mangrove creeks to preen and sleep.... At night they fly out, often long distances, to feed on grasslands.

13.01.2022 Look at Northern Australia Environmental Resources Hub's new symbol collection. The collection evolved to help project teams tell the stories of their research in northern Australia and to aid knowledge exchange with traditional owners, Indigenous rangers, other land managers and government decision-makers. You’ll find symbols of invasive species like feral pigs and stinking passionflower, native plants and animals like boab trees and shorebirds, land uses, and people. https://bit.ly/3jc4znm

13.01.2022 Today is World Heritage Day, otherwise known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of Kakadu's first inclusion on the list! Kakadu National Park was first added to the World Heritage List in 1981, with further areas added in 1987, 1992 and 2011.... The park is a living cultural landscape. Its archaeological sites record the skills and way of life of Aboriginal people over tens of thousands of years. Kakadu’s rock art documents Indigenous creation stories and makes up one of the longest historical records of any group of people in the world. Kakadu’s ancient escarpment and stone country spans more than two billion years of geological history. It’s rivers and coastal floodplains are more dynamic environments, shaped by changing sea levels and big floods every tropical summer. Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)

13.01.2022 Kudjewk is the monsoon season. Regular storms and squally showers lead to inundation of low-lying areas and flooding at causeways and culverts. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are on the move at this time of year. There have been a number of sightings of estuarine crocodiles in roadside culverts and along flooded causeways right across the park and visitors to Kakadu are urged to be careful when fishing, walking or driving near water. Crocodiles are known to move large dista...nces in search of new territories during the wet season. Smaller crocodiles are often forced out of their territories by dominant males. Hungry and on edge, they may be seeking temporary respite from larger crocs or looking for a feed of fish that congregate in culverts. These animals are likely to be very aggressive, and an attack can lead to death. The message is clear: Don’t risk your life, keep away from the water’s edge and don’t become complacent. Refrain from stopping at causeways and from fishing roadside culverts along Kakadu and Arnhem Highways and observe all signage in place. Tourism Australia

12.01.2022 Kunumeleng is the pre-monsoon season from mid-October to late December, with hot weather that becomes increasingly humid. It can last from a few weeks to several months. Temperatures are usually 24C 37C. Thunderstorms build in the afternoons and showers bring green to the dry land. As the streams begin to run Barramundi move from the waterholes to the estuaries to breed, and waterbirds spread out with the increased surface water and plant growth. Kunumeleng was when Abori...ginal people traditionally moved camp from the floodplains to the stone country to shelter from the coming monsoon. https://bit.ly/2KXbAdj

12.01.2022 Thanks to Australian Traveller for featuring some of the fantastic Aboriginal cultural tours in Kakadu National Park! https://bit.ly/3wXncUh

11.01.2022 How many plant species grow in Kakadu? We are home to around 2,000 different types of plants. The plant life changes dramatically as you drive from one part of Kakadu to another. Our coast is lined with mangroves, which make way for monsoon rainforest, waterlily-covered billabongs and open woodland as you head further south. Water lillies near Patonga Homestead and a flowering paperbark tree.

11.01.2022 Dinner time at Yellow Water Billabong. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and Australia's largest estuarine and freshwater predator. They use stillness and camouflage to hide, and underwater stealth and lightning reflexes to kill their prey.... https://bit.ly/35cGoSc

10.01.2022 School children in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land have been learning about local fish populations and waterways thanks to the Djenj Project. https://bit.ly/36rm9PQ

10.01.2022 The torresian crow is common in the northern half of Australia, where it may interact with other species of crows and ravens, especially at sites of abundant food. They usually build their bulky stick nests in the tops of tall eucalypts, generally in the shade in the lower section of the crown, but many choose to build on artificial nest-sites instead, such as power poles, pylons or windmills. Look for it around Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), the Mary River region and Jabiru town.... Do not feed this bird or leave rubbish lying around. They eat mostly grain, compared with other corvids, but will also eat fruit, insects and other invertebrates, eggs, garbage and carrion (dead animals) and are often seen feeding along roads. They form monogamous breeding pairs that maintain a permanent territory. Both sexes build the nest, which is a bowl of sticks lined with grass, placed high in a tree (over 10 m) or artificial structure. Both parents share feeding duties. @birdlifeoz Parks Australia

10.01.2022 You’ll love the diversity of birdlife at our South Alligator region wetlands and billabongs. Marvel at the birdlife at Mamukala wetlands from an observation platform or a walk beside the wetlands. A mural shows the changing birdlife in each season. Magpie geese have been flocking in their thousands from late August to late October a traditional bush food for Bininj/Mungguy.

09.01.2022 Kakadu’s rock art is of enormous international significance. The park has one of the world’s greatest concentrations of rock art sites. Some paintings are up to 20,000 years old, which makes the artwork one of the longest historical records of any group of people on Earth. The paintings provide a fascinating record of Aboriginal life over thousands of years, and show the close personal relationship Bininj/Mungguy share with their land and spiritual heritage.... Our main rock art galleries are at Ubirr (currently closed due to wet season flooding), Burrungkuy and Nanguluwurr (Nourlangie region). Look for naturalistic paintings of animals, traditional x-ray art, and paintings of early contact with European people. The local Aboriginal word for rock art is ‘gunbim’. For Bininj/Mungguy, art is an expression of cultural identity and connection to country. The act of painting is generally more important than the painting itself, so older paintings are often covered by younger ones. Bininj/Mungguy continue to tell their stories through painting, which is now mostly done on bark, paper and canvas.

09.01.2022 The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. Parks Australia recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first storytellers, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Kakadu always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.... Kakadu’s rock art is of enormous international significance. It is one of the largest concentrations of rock art sites found anywhere in the world. These art sites provide an outstanding record of natural history as witnessed by Bininj/Mungguy (local Aboriginal people) over 65,000 years. These artworks and countless other sites of significance also serve as a place of education which not only taught Bininj/Mungguy what to eat and hunt but also their individual and collective responsibility to look after country. Though this long connection was not always reflected in Australian law. After many years of fighting tirelessly for Aboriginal rights, the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 was passed and would recognise Bininj/Mungguy ownership of the Kakadu National Park area. To this day, Bininj/Munnguy continue to protect culture and country while sharing this spectacular World Heritage areas with visitors. rock art images by Parks Australia and ABC

08.01.2022 Be sure to feature on our social channels by tagging us in your photos! We love sharing your experiences... #SeeKakadu and #ParksAustralia IG: wildwalkabouts, IG: wetlandcruises, IG: wildwalkabouts, IG: adventures.from.the.soul, IG: dreamyourlife_liveyourdreams

08.01.2022 Ngurrungurrudjba (Yellow Water) is part of the South Alligator River floodplain. When the waters recede, you can follow a 2.6 km return walk across the floodplain to a viewing platform on Home Billabong. A boardwalk offers incredible views of Yellow Water’s wildlife including some impressive saltwater crocodiles. Too wet to walk? Yellow Water boat cruises operate throughout the year. These cruises are a fantastic way to see the huge crocs and astonishing birdlife of Kakadu’s World Heritage-listed wetlands. Learn more about the region on our website: https://bit.ly/37bCYPd

08.01.2022 The pig-nosed turtle, or warradjan, is a strange-looking creature. The only freshwater turtle with flippers, it has a protruding pig-like snout that it pokes out of the water like a snorkel. They are shy creatures, usually darting for cover as soon as a potential threat appears. Pig-nosed turtles come out at night during Wurrkeng (June August) to lay their eggs in sandy creek banks. The eggs hatch in Kunumeleng (October December), when rising waters cover the nests and he...lp hatchlings get to the safety of deeper water. Warradjan have been on the menu in Kakadu for a very long time. Bone fragments have been found in ancient occupation sites, and the turtle appears in numerous rock paintings across Kakadu. Bininj/Mungguy people still eat these sought-after reptiles today.

08.01.2022 Did you know that Kakadu is great for children? There are plenty of shorter bush walks, and amazing sights at every turn. It’s a fascinating environment guaranteed to stimulate their curiosity, open their eyes to other cultures and satisfy their thirst for adventure. Our ranger-guided walks and talk, and hands-on painting and weaving workshops are particular favourites with younger visitors.... Please contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on [email protected] if you’d like more advice on visiting with children.

07.01.2022 Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. There are only a few dozen sites around the globe appear on the World Heritage List for both their natural and cultural significance (and only four places in Australia). The park is a living cultural landscape. Its archaeological sites record the skills and way of life of Aboriginal people over tens of thousands of years. Kakadu’s rock art documents Indigenous creation sto...ries and makes up one of the longest historical records of any group of people in the world. Kakadu’s ancient escarpment and stone country spans more than two billion years of geological history. It’s rivers and coastal floodplains are more dynamic environments, shaped by changing sea levels and big floods every tropical summer. Kakadu National Park was first added to the World Heritage List in 1981, with further areas added in 1987, 1992 and 2011. Anbangbang Billabong, rock art by Nigel Malone, rock art at Ubirr, Bowali Visitor Centre

06.01.2022 Termites are responsible for some of Kakadu’s most spectacular structures huge pointed mounds that tower up to six metres high. Made of mud and termite saliva, these mounds are incredibly solid and can last up to 60 years. Inside each one is a network of tunnels that is home to millions of hardworking insects. Cathedral termite mounds can be seen in the southern part of the park. One of the best places is along the Maguk Road in the Mary River region.... Termites also help construct homes for others. Some species eat the dead wood at the centre of trees, hollowing out trunks and limbs to create homes for small animals. Termite mounds. Photo: Peter Eve, Tourism NT

06.01.2022 We know you need information at your fingertips while you’re out in Kakadu. That’s why we offer a free visitor guide and bird app. These apps work offline, making them perfect for those times when you find yourself on a remote adventure with limited phone reception and no wi-fi. The Visitor Guide app is a guidebook in your pocket, complete with maps, contact numbers, accommodation advice, suggestions of things to do and all the other information you need during a trip in the ...park. Download our Kakadu Birds app to discover the many bird species throughout the park. You’ll discover around 50 of our favourite birds along with photos, birdcalls and notes on where to find them. Kakadu National Park has limited mobile phone coverage, so we strongly recommend downloading these apps before you start your trip. https://bit.ly/2XZfxVP

05.01.2022 Managing such a vast national park is a challenging business. We work hard to keep Kakadu healthy controlling weeds and feral animals, using traditional burning to guard against wildfire, and constantly seeking the best information through our monitoring and research partnerships. Want to know how you can help? Prevent wildfires by making sure any cigarette butts and matches are completely extinguished. Put them in a rubbish bin, not on the ground.... Stop the spread of weeds by checking your vehicles, trailers and equipment for weeds and seeds before entering the park. While in the park, stay on established roads and tracks and don’t enter any quarantine areas. Keep Kakadu wild and don’t feed the animals it can harm their digestion and make them rely on humans for food.

05.01.2022 Check out the long lashes on this beautiful short-eared rock-wallaby and her joey . The short-eared rock-wallaby loves the rocky hills and gorges of Kakadu National Park and is generally grey-brown with white areas around its face and legs. Happy Sunday !

05.01.2022 How many birds will you see today? #aussiebirdcount

05.01.2022 The colours in the Kakadu rock art paintings come from several naturally occurring minerals. Mimih spirits, creation ancestors who live in the stone country, taught Bininj (men) the art of painting and how to crush and grind the pigments on a stone palette and mixed it with water to make a paste. They made brushes from human hair, chewed sticks, reeds and feathers. Sometimes, they would blow wet pigments from their mouths around objects, to create a stencil. You can see ha...nd stencils like this at Ubirr and Nanguluwurr. Several naturally occurring minerals are used to make the basic colours common in rock paintings. - Ochre A clay that haematite, an iron oxide containing mineral, is the main component of, is used to make red, orange and yellow and can be made darker by baking it in a fire before grinding - Limonite and goethite - Used to make yellow/orange - Kaolin (pipeclay) and huntite - Used to make white - Manganese oxide and charcoal - Used to make black, although charcoal is not a mineral and does not last long Of all the paints, the red ochre lasts the longest as it can be ground into pigments fine enough to be absorbed by the porous sandstone ‘canvas’ several mm deep. This is why the majority of old rock paintings that you see today are completely red.

04.01.2022 Kakadu was ‘croc central’ long before Crocodile Dundee put Kakadu and its incredible wildlife on the international map. Take a Yellow Water Cruise to see crocodiles in their favourite habitat. The two hour cruises operate at sunrise and sunset, as well as during the day, and besides seeing crocodiles as large as 4 to 5 metres, you will see up to 200 species of birds, wild horses, snakes and wallabies. Highly experienced guides will share their stories as you explore these r...ich wetlands. Kakadu Tourism. The Spirit of Kakadu Yellow Water Cruises Kakadu Katharyn Heagney (Parks Australia)

03.01.2022 We acknowledge the passing of Mr M. Na-gangila Bangalang, prominent and important Senior Murrwan Traditional Owner in the Erre Region and member of the Kakadu National Park Board of Management. Out of our respect for Na-gangila and in line with cultural practice and the wishes of the Traditional Owners from the Erre (East Alligator) region, parts of Kakadu National Park will be closed until further notice. This includes the East Alligator River itself, the upstream and downst...ream boat ramps and Ubirr. Please note, Mr Na-gangila Bangalang is referred to by his skin name as his first name can no longer be used out of respect for cultural protocol. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of this very important man at this time of great sadness.

03.01.2022 Burning underway The widespread rainfall of the monsoon season has eased and ‘knock ‘em down’ storms are flattening the dying speargrass. Conditions are just right for rangers to rid the country of debris and re-establish firebreaks around many of the park's facilities.... With the ground saturated and the humidity remaining high, these low-intensity fires can cause a lot of smoke. No need to be alarmed , fires lit by park staff and traditional owners pose no risk to the public. Slow down on the roads where visibility is restricted by smoke and seek medical advice if you experience difficulty breathing.

03.01.2022 The sand palm is a slender, fan-like plant that grows up to ten metres high . It can be seen in the open forests and woodlands of Kakadu. From September to May it produces clusters of yellow flowers that form a beautiful display above the crown (pictured). The oval-shaped fruits grow between January and June, turning a purplish-black colour as they ripen. Bininj/Mungguy eat the fruit and heart of this palm. The stem is used to make a variety of traditional medicines, while the fruit can be made into dye.

03.01.2022 Ubirr and Nawurlandja lookouts are great vantage points to catch spectacular lightning storms and colour-saturated wet season sunsets across the flood plains, writes The Guardian At the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site (below Nawurlandja lookout), you’ll also discover paintings of Namarrgon (the Lightning Man) and his wife and children, which take on a whole new meaning when you can witness for yourself the lightning strikes over the wetlands heralding the big rains tha...t bring life to the Top End. Lightning Man, his wife and their children at Burrungkuy. Credit Susan Gough Henly https://bit.ly/36ocyJR

02.01.2022 Take a look at a 3.1 m saltwater crocodile that we caught at a location close to Jabiru township. Here you can see Kakadu ranger Ollie training local Indigenous ranger group Djurrubu about how to collect data before releasing the animal back into the wild. During this sharing of knowledge, rangers learned how to correctly take measurements, identify the sex, and to number the croc by removing certain scutes from its tail.... #Djurrubu See more

02.01.2022 Alyurr, the Leichhardt’s grasshopper.

02.01.2022 Flying foxes are large, vegetarian bats that live in forested areas. Kakadu houses two of Australia’s four flying fox species: the black flying fox and the little red flying fox. Unlike many bats, flying foxes don’t use echolocation to navigate. Instead, they rely on their excellent eyesight and sense of smell to locate food, travelling many kilometres every night.... Little red flying foxes

02.01.2022 Hello grasshopper! Alyurr, (Leichhardt’s grasshoppers) are waiting for Namarrkon to send lightning and thunder and some decent rainfall at the moment. These colourful insects are named after the explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, who reported great numbers of them as he travelled through this area in 1845.... They are only found in a few places Kakadu, West Arnhem Land, Nitmiluk National Park, and Keep River National Park on the Northern Territory’s western border. Leichhardt’s grasshoppers are extremely picky about their food. In Kakadu they only eat one thing the pityrodia bush. It is quite common for a grasshopper to spend its entire one-year lifespan on just a few bushes. Leichhardt’s grasshoppers scare off potential predators with a chemical defence. When the insects feel threatened, they secrete a smelly brown substance that tastes awful to any animals looking for a snack.

01.01.2022 The flatback turtle is Australia’s only endemic marine turtle. It nests on Field Island (Gardangal) and a few beaches near West Alligator Head. Adults can measure up to a metre in length and weigh in at around 90 kg. Flatback turtles live in shallow, soft-bottomed sea beds and can sometimes be seen basking in the sun on the ocean’s surface. A critical flatback turtle nesting site is Gardangal, on Kakadu’s northern coast. Every year teams of Kakadu staff and traditional owners... camp on the island for three weeks to study flatback turtles as they come ashore to nest. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/3jy9XCw Credit: Ian Morris

01.01.2022 Kakadu is Aboriginal land. Indigenous people have kept it healthy for thousands of years. Today, they work hand-in-hand with Parks Australia to manage Kakadu, using a mix of traditional ways and modern science. Since the late 1970s Kakadu’s traditional owners have leased their land to the Director of National Parks to be jointly managed as a national park. Joint management is about Bininj/Mungguy and Parks Australia working together, solving problems, sharing decision making and exchanging knowledge, skills and information.