Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is the home to nature’s lovers and place of enormous ecological and biological diversity. Kakadu National Park is Australia’s largest terrestrial national park.

Kakadu National Park is Located 240 kilometres east of Darwin in Australia’s tropical north. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres. The majority of the park still remains the property of Indigenous Australians. They are known as Bininj/Mungguy. They have a long history in the area. Their heritage can be viewed in the rock art galleries of Kakadu, some of the most impressive and best-preserved galleries in Australia. Knowledgeable guides will explain how the social and cultural history of the local Indigenous groups can be traced through the stories told on the rocks. Kakadu National Park has a tropical monsoon climate with six seasons - Wurrgeng, Gurrung, Gunumeleng, Gudjewg, Banggerreng, Yegge. 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. More than 2000 plant species have been recorded in Kakadu. Some of them are Pandanus, Speargrass, Kapok bush, Darwin woollybutt. Kakadu contains 280 bird species, 68 mammal species, 26 frog species & 120 reptile species. Some are Leichardt's grasshoppers, Crocodiles, Quolls, Flatback turtles, Comb-crested jacana, Partridge pigeon, Brolga, Brolga. Over 300 fish species have been recorded in tidal and freshwater areas within the Park.

Kakadu is considered to be one of the most weed-free conservation areas in the world. 683,000 hectares of Kakadu wetlands are listed as RAMSAR protected wetlands of international importance. Kakadu National Park is listed as a World Heritage Area and as a UNESCO site. Some preparation should be taken before going to the park. Early morning and sunset are good times to see wildlife. Use a torch at night to look for nocturnal animals. Use binoculars to get a closer look. Do not approach, disturb or feed wildlife. Visitors can choose between the hundreds of guided tours on offer, or can choose to take their own vehicle to explore at their own pace. There is no end to the wonders Kakadu. If you’ve got a weekend or a month to spend there, it is sure to leave visitors wanting more in Kakadu National Park.