Incontournables du parc national de Kakadu

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.

Yellow Water Cruises

Guided boat tours through the Ngurrungurrudjba billabong to observe saltwater crocodiles, sea eagles, and jabirus in their natural wetland habitat.

Nadab Lookout

Elevated viewpoint at Ubirr offering 360-degree views across the Nadab floodplain and the rugged Arnhem Land escarpment.

Anbangbang Gallery

Ancient rock art site at Burrungkuy featuring well-preserved paintings of Namarrgon (the Lightning Man) and ancestral spirits from the Creation Era.

Jim Jim Falls

A 200-meter high waterfall accessible by 4WD during the dry season, featuring a deep plunge pool surrounded by massive sandstone cliffs.

Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Museum shaped like a pig-nosed turtle, showcasing the culture, kinship, and survival stories of the Bininj/Mungguy people through artifacts and displays.

Gunlom Waterfall Creek

A seasonal waterfall featuring a natural infinity pool at the summit with panoramic views over the southern Kakadu woodland.

Nawurlandja lookout

A short, steep climb to a sandstone ridge overlooking the Burrungkuy rock formations, Anbangbang Billabong, and the Arnhem Land escarpment.

Maguk waterfall

Also known as Barramundi Gorge, this site features a waterfall and a clear freshwater plunge pool reached via a monsoon forest trail.

Main Gallery

Located within the Ubirr rock art complex, this gallery displays ancient X-ray style paintings of fish, turtles, and the Rainbow Serpent.

Bowali Visitor's Centre

The park's main information hub, featuring a walk-through landscape display, an audiovisual room, and a gallery of local Aboriginal art.

Mamukala Viewing Platform

A birdwatching site overlooking a vast wetland, most active during the late dry season when thousands of magpie geese and other species congregate.