Kakadu National Park Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Kakadu National Park Must-Sees

Kakadu National Park is a dual UNESCO World Heritage site spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers of the Northern Territory. This collection highlights the park’s diverse landscapes, from the 200-meter drop of Jim Jim Falls to the wildlife-rich wetlands of Yellow Water. It includes significant Aboriginal rock art sites at Ubirr and Burrungkuy, where paintings date back thousands of years, and cultural centers that detail the 65,000-year history of the Bininj/Mungguy traditional owners.

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Kakadu Highlights

Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains significant Aboriginal rock art galleries at Ubirr and Nourlangie. This selection includes the 200-meter-high Jim Jim Falls and the natural infinity pools at Gunlom and Maguk. Elevated lookouts like Nadab and Nawurlandja provide panoramic views across the Arnhem Land escarpment and seasonal floodplains, while the Mamukala platform offers specialized birdwatching over local wetlands.

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Kakadu's Must-See Sites

Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, encompasses nearly 20,000 square kilometers of biodiversity and ancient cultural history. This selection highlights the park’s dual significance, featuring the 20,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy and Ubirr alongside the dramatic 200-meter drop of Jim Jim Falls. The list includes seasonal birdwatching hotspots like Mamukala wetlands and panoramic vantage points across the Arnhem Land escarpment and Nadab floodplains.

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Best Campgrounds in Kakadu

This selection of campgrounds spans the diverse landscapes of Kakadu National Park, from the floodplains of the South Alligator River to the stone country of the Mary River region. These sites provide strategic access to Ubirr’s ancient rock art galleries, Jim Jim Falls, and the Yellow Water Billabong. Facilities range from full-service resorts in Jabiru with lagoon pools and bistros to remote, 4WD-only bush camps requiring permits, such as Jarrangbarnmi. Most sites offer essential amenities like showers, while some feature boat ramps for river exploration.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–35°
25° at night
27 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–34°
25° at night
25 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–34°
24° at night
23 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–36°
23° at night
11 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Good

32° · extremes 15°–36°
20° at night
3 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good

32° (feels like 31°) · extremes 13°–36°
19° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Good

33° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–36°
18° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

35° (feels like 34°) · extremes 16°–38°
19° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

38° · extremes 18°–40°
22° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

39° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–42°
25° at night
7 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor

38° (feels like 40°) · extremes 24°–42°
26° at night
16 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor

34° (feels like 38°) · extremes 24°–40°
26° at night
24 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 11 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +61

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Best Campgrounds in Kakadu

Kakadu National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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