Kakadu National Park Things to Do

As you can see there's heaps of things to do in Kakadu.
This was another wonderful adventure - please see my travelogue below.
This place was magical and I could have easily spent more time here.
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World heritage listed Kakadu National Park is the gateway to Arnhemland. Kakadu National Park covers almost 20,000 square kms, is an Australian icon and is 250 kms east of Darwin. A good way to explore the vast expanse of billabongs, rainforests, birds, reptiles and flora is to take a cruise on the Yellow River. Be careful of saltwater crocodiles and keep your hands inside the boat!
Kakadu is a paradise for waterbirds. There are pelicans, egrets, herons, ducks, spoonbills and sea eagles. There are nearly 60 species of mammal found here, including kangaroos, dingos, possums, bats and dusky rats.

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Gunlom Falls stands at 30m tall. The falls are situated in the Mary River area in the southern, less visited part of Kakadu and made an appearance in the film Crocodile Dundee.

Gunlom Falls has a variety of water levels falling over it depending on the time of year, it can be a roaring flow or a gentle trickle. It has a swimming hole at the foot of the falls which is popular and free of saltwater crocodiles (check for any notices indicating otherwise).

There is a steep climb which leads to the top of the falls where you can enjoy good views over the southern part of Kakadu.

Access is restricted during the wet season (December to April). There is also a campground located near the falls.

Jarrangbarnmi (also known as Koolpin Gorge) was another of those wonderful, remote areas that we were privileged to see during the Survivor trip of 2008. It has restricted access and is located in the southern part of Kakadu, along the Gunlom road.

We took a trip on a small tin boat and then walked along the creekside before arriving at a wonderful plunge pool where we took a very refreshing swim - whilst keeping an eye out for any little nipper freshwater crocs that might still have been in the area - although Zig assured us that they weren't likely to come after us! The area is surrounded by scenic bush and is home to a variety of wildlife and birds.

Access is by permit only.

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One of my favourite activities during our wonderful Survivor trip in 2008 was the Animal Tracks Bushtucker Tour.

Bush foods are very important to aboriginal people. As the seasons change, so does the availability of food within the bush and, therefore, the content of the tour. We gathered all sorts of food stuffs including water lillies, grubs and tubers; we all took part in the gathering of the food. Our guide was a traditional bush aboriginal and knew exactly where to take us to gather our bush tucker.

At the end of our journey through the bush, we had a campfire whilst watching a wonderful sunset and listening to the animals of the bush. We had a wonderful meal including those traditions of billy tea and damper.

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The Bininj (Aboriginal traditional land owners) of Kakadu National Park have gathered together displays and exhibitions at Warradjan which tell the story of their culture through time.

Warradjan Gallery

After you have taken a walk through the displays and explored the tales of the Bininj Culture, you can browse through a gallery of arts and crafts which are from Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Katherine.

The gallery is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.

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Cahill's Crossing crosses the East Alligator River just before the start of Arnhem Land. The East Alligator River has a dry season which lasts between May and September while the wet season lasts between November and March.

It is important to check the tides of the river prior to attempting to cross at Cahill's Crossing, ensuring crossing at, or as close as possible to, low tide. The website listed below provides the tide times and heights for Cahill's Crossing.

There has been a history of saltwater crocodile presence at Cahill's Crossing, including some attacks on fishermen and people making the crossing by foot.

It is important to note that the border of Arnhem Land is shortly after the East Alligator River, entry into which is by permit only.

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Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu is one of very few places World Heritage listed for both its cultural and its natural values. Its enduring natural values stem from its exceptional beauty and unique biodiversity, its variety of landforms, habitats and wildlife.