Parks and reserves

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park

If you respect the land, then you will feel the land. Your experience will be one that you cannot get anywhere else in the world.
Brian Baruwei - Wurrkbarbar clan. Aboriginal traditional owner.

The name 'Kakadu' comes from an Aboriginal floodplain language called Gagudju which was one of the languages spoken in the north of the park at the beginning of the twentieth century. Although languages such as Gagudju and Limilngan are no longer regularly spoken, descendants of these language groups are still living in Kakadu. Aboriginal languages used in the Park today include Kunwinjku from the north-eastern region, Gun-djeihmi from the central region and Jawoyn from the southern region.

Kakadu National Park is managed jointly by its Aboriginal traditional owners and the Director of National Parks. The traditional owners are proud to share their country with visitors.

 

Visitor information and activites

Visitor information

Explore each of the unique regions of Kakadu National Park.

Culture and history

Culture and history

Discover the impressive Aboriginal rock art sites in Kakadu National Park.

The regions, seasons, flora and fauna

Regions and seasons

Kakadu is place of exceptional beauty and great diversity. Explore each of the unique regions and the spectacular changes of the six seasons.

Kakadu - a National Landscape

A national Landscape

Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage listed place and has been identified as a key element of Australia's great National Landscapes