Kakadu National Park
Our land has a big story. Sometimes we tell a little bit at a time. Come and hear our stories, see our land. A little bit might stay in your hearts. If you want more, you come back.
Jacob Nayinggul - Manilakarr clan.
Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres of exceptional natural beauty and unique biodiversity, Kakadu is one of very few places World Heritage listed for both its cultural and its natural values. Kakadu National Park is managed jointly by its Aboriginal traditional owners and the Director of National Parks.
Latest news: Tourism industry update 1 | 3 February 2012
3 February 2012 | Download update 1 | 2012 (PDF - 603 KB)
- Review of Commercial Tourism Management in Kakadu
- Kakadu Walking Strategy update
- Stay safe in Kakadu this wet season
- Campground management contracts
More news | See previous editions
Experience
What to see in Kakadu right now | Gudjewg (monsoon season) is always an interesting time of year in Kakadu. This year is no different. Exciting thunder and lightning displays light up the evening sky accompanied by a cool breeze that entices you to sit down, put your feet up and enjoy the show! Rainfall has been patchy this year meaning creeks and rivers have been up and down like yo-yos, so make sure you check out our daily access report for the latest road conditions. Scenic flights are still the best way to fully appreciate the dramatic affect the wet season has on the landscape. Waterfalls are in full flow, floodplains are brimming with life and the mighty escarpment is as breathtaking as ever.
Find out what to see in the park at the moment
Regions | Seasons | Itineraries | Tours | ABC's Kakadu podcasts | Park pass | Visitor guide
Culture and history
Kakadu is a living cultural landscape. Generations of Bininj/Mungguy have lived on and cared for this country for tens of thousands of years. Their spiritual connection with the land is globally recognised in Kakadu's World Heritage listing. The natural and cultural heritage of Kakadu has also been identified as a key element of Australia's great National Landscapes.
Culture and history | Rock art sites in Kakadu | Culture tours
Seasons, regions and nature
Kakadu National Park is a timeless place - a landscape of exceptional beauty, great biodiversity and a wide variety of of landforms, habitats and wildlife. Kakadu is home to 68 mammals, more than 120 reptiles, 26 frogs, more than 2,000 plants and over 10,000 species of insects.
