Camping and bushwalking

Camping

Some areas of Kakadu National Park require you to apply for a camping permit. For the majority of the campsites shown in the Visitor Guide you do not need to apply for a permit.

• Camping permit application form (PDF - 675.13 KB) | (DOCX - 212.54 KB)

Bushwalking

Walking is a great way to experience Kakadu. There are many marked walks throughout the park, including a wide variety of short and easy day walks as well as some longer, more challenging full day walks to be experienced without a permit. You will need to apply for a permit if you want to do overnight bushwalks, or bushwalk in unmarked remote areas (off-track bushwalking). Please note permits will not be issued to solo walkers.

• Bushwalking permit application form (PDF - 660.63 KB) | (DOCX - 220.5 KB)

Before applying for a permit please check that the following closure dates don't affect you:

• Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) closure dates for 2021 (PDF - 104.61 KB)

Changes to Walking Routes on Jim Jim Creek

The bushwalking route in the Jim Jim area of Kakadu National Park was changed in 2018 for cultural reasons. For more details, please refer to the following:

• Notice to overnight bushwalkers (PDF - 157.2 KB)
• Map of new walking track (PDF - 2.3 MB)
• Satellite view of new walking track (PDF - 4.74 MB)

For information about permits in Kakadu National Park please contact:

The Permits Officer
Kakadu National Park
PO Box 71
Jabiru NT 0886

Phone: +61 (08) 8938 1140
Fax: +61 (08) 8938 1115
Email: kakadu.permits@environment.gov.au